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 will be about a 2-mile hike on a portion of the Beardsley trail. This trail is easy-moderate with mostly flat ground, but there are sections...
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 home. These calm, mindful walks are designed to be accessible and welcoming for all. Please reach out with any accessibility needs so we can ensure...
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 of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens have to...
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 at Arizona Science Center, this hands-on program provides students in grades 7-12 with interactive, grade-level appropriate science experiences focused on how to properly dissect different...
$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 as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 2-3PM on Thursdays. Watch virtually. Part of the 2025-2026 Geosciences Colloquium Series
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 how the author wove fact into fiction to share such a heartwarming story, linking why small but mighty owls are suited for the Knight Night...
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 class participants learn how to safely and respectfully share their space while keeping their homes and yards free from unwanted visitors. This program features a...
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