Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunrise Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on a 6-mile hike at sunrise to enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles as the sun...
Free with Park Fee
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Field Sciences
Events for October 8, 2026
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander
Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too. This hike...
Free with Park Fee
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center: Thursday Guided Bird Walk
Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that calls this area...
Free
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Golf Cart Tour
Explore the arboretum with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Drop on by for this informal come-and-go style table, where you can have a look at some of the venomous creatures behind glass, examine some artifacts, and learn that maybe...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Science Center: Homeschool Workshop – Teen Dissections – Earthworms
Join us for a month-long learning adventure with CAMP INNOVATION: Homeschool Unit Study - Teen Dissections, specially designed for homeschool students in grades 7-12! Taking place every Thursday in October...
$80
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Learn about the diversity, behavior, and ecology of snakes of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! We will also discuss safety around venomous snakes and Gila monsters, as well as...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Other Wildlife to Your Yard
Discover how to create a backyard oasis that draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and other local wildlife. Master Gardener, Jonathan Manning, will share practical tips on choosing the right plants, providing food...
Free
The University of Arizona: Origin of intraplate volcanism through the lens of geodynamic modeling
Presented by Lijun Liu (Professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Discovery Crew – Food Forest
Did you know many of our native desert plants are edible and have been used for thousands of years for food and medicine? Through hands-on activities, learn about these amazing plants...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Arizona Raptor Center Presents – Raptor Reads, a Storytime Program
Join educators and feathered ambassadors from the Arizona Raptor Center for a reading of “Knight Owl,” by Christopher Denise. After the read-aloud, stay and meet some live owls and learn...
Free
Butterfly Wonderland: How to Build a Fall Butterfly Garden Workshop
In conjunction with Butterfly Wonderland’s Fall Plant Sale (October 9-11), guests are invited to a special class presented by Director of Education and Master Gardener Adriane Hopkins! Attendees will learn...
Free
Glendale Public Library: AZ Game and Fish Present – Coexisting With Urban Wildlife
Arizona’s growing cities mean it is not uncommon to have an encounter with wildlife in your home, backyard or neighborhood. A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish will help...
Free