Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some are available to borrow from the front desk of the Visitor Center. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy footwear and sun...
Each Fall Crooked Tree Golf Course closes to golfers to reseed the course. We have used this opportunity for the past two years to bird the golfer free course. These walks have been popular and productive, so this year we are offering three walks for the first time. We have seen Clay Colored Sparrow(twice!), Prairie...
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.3 miles, Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours, Elevation gain: None; Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails with some uneven surfaces. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches and shade available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. Join Alex Patia on this inclusive outing that welcomes LGBTQIA+ birders, allies, and anyone...
This class is for those that have already taken our basic tomato class or have at least 1 year of gardening experience. In this advanced course, we will dive into growing heirloom varieties, trellising, pruning techniques, pest control/mitigation, companion planting, in ground growing, ways to improve in areas of past failure and more!
Walk 5 different trails in only about 2-miles! On this quick loop you can get a glimpse of several different areas of Cave Creek Park try out a few different trails and enjoy a casual walk and talk with a Ranger. Scenic enough to be enjoyable and strenuous enough for the average person to break...
Learn how to make your own exfoliating bar soap using dried luffa, herbs, and flowers straight from the garden! We will provide molds, multiple soap bases, plant materials, and essential oils for fragrance. Everyone in the class will make and take home two bars of luffa soap!
Bats of the Desert Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by Graduate Research Assistant Mallory Davies (Lab Manager of The Stoner Lab, University of Arizona), then create your own paper bat mask with student researcher Byrdee Bidleman-Owens! All materials provided. All Ages
Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the...
This is a free event for avid gardeners, people looking to grow their first plant, and everyone in-between! Speakers giving Free Classes Information Booths for Local Resources Plant Sale Education for Adults and Children Children's Activities Planting Booth
Worms reduce, reuse, recycle and you can too! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in your garden or Raised Bed. What you’ll learn: -General understanding of worm related operations at the Arizona Worm Farm -The benefits of vermicomposting -How to set up a worm habitat You will...
Short on space but still want to grow plants? Container gardening is a flexible and effective way to garden in the desert. Our plant expert will talk about container types and sizes, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Register HERE
Coffee lovers unite for this unique coffee experience hosted by Prism Coffee Lab. Learn about different coffee bean roasts and try different brews yourself to determine if you are truly a light, medium, or dark roast coffee lover. Ages 18+
The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time to Plant Choosing the Right Tomato Varieties Sun and Temperature Requirements Soil Preparation Planting Tomatoes Companion plantings Watering, Fertilizing, and Pruning Tomatoes Class includes a...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The speaker series hosts guest lecturers and light refreshments. This event takes place during our Dragonfly and Butterfly Bash. Registration is not required. Plants will not be...
Francesca Claverie, Native Plant Program Director for Borderland Restoration, will discuss native plant restoration efforts in the Sonoran Desert and the benefits these plants can have on pollinator species. This talk will take place during the Chandler Nature Center’s Dragonfly and Butterfly Bash. This series is also a part of the Borderlands Restorations plant sale delivery program. Order plants...
Each spider web is unique and beautiful! Join us as we create webbed plates and make our own one-of-a-kind designs. If you were a spider, what would you catch in your web? Ages 5 - 12
Come to Reid Park Zoo to learn all about tagging monarchs! Gail Morris from Southwest Monarch Study will share all you need to know to get involved in tagging monarchs...
Want to save money, improve your property, and help nature at the same time? Ask Ranger Kevin how! Come meet Ranger Kevin from 12:00pm – 1:30pm and learn how to turn your yard (or just a bit of it) into a miniature version of your favorite county park! Native plants are adapted to our soil...
Discover the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs. Narrated by Chris Evans, this program showcases dogs trained in dangerous jobs, including water and avalanche rescue. Superpower dogs doing superhero jobs can get pretty busy, but if their schedules allow, some real-life dogs from the Prescott K-9 unit and...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Discover the fascinating world of bats with Arizona Bat Rescue. Learn about these amazing nighttime creatures and their important role in our world while meeting a live bat ambassador. Registration required. Please register each child and adult attending the program to ensure everyone has a seat. This program can accommodate a maximum of 60 total...
This walk will be led by Graduate Research Assistants Madilyne Von Rotz and Mallory Davies! Learn about the acoustic monitoring being conducted on Tumamoc and take an evening walk with the experts! Limited number of art giveaways!