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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk with Tom Locascio

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After the walk,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

c On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Worm Farm: Medicinal Herbs & Flowers

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Join our resident Medicinal Herb expert as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial medicinal herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover a variety of medicinal plants,...

$25

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Predators and Prey – Educational Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th St., Scottsdale

Join us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, raptors, and snakes have evolved...

Free

The University of Arizona: Wildlife Extravaganza

Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory 1675 W Anklam Rd., Tucson

Join us for our second annual Wildlife Extravaganza on Tumamoc Hill! Located at the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of Hill)- meet with various wildlife organizations and ask your animal questions!...

Free

City of Chandler: Birding Tour of Veterans Oasis Park

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

t's a day of feathers and flora. Discover a birding haven at Veterans Oasis Park on expert-led walks by the lake, recharge basins, desert and riparian habitat to learn about...

$7 – $14

Arizona Worm Farm: Aquaponics Basics

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Our Aquaponics facility is home to your introduction to growing fish and vegetables without soil. We will show you how to use an IBC tote to raise Tilapia - and...

$25

Arizona Worm Farm: Intro to Gardening

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...

$35

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird ID Basics

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at the park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use...

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Public Library: Plant Exchange & Propagation Demonstrations

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Bring your potted plants and cuttings to exchange with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care...

Free

Arizona Science Center: Girls in STEM – Dig to Discovery

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Step back in time at this hands-on Girls in STEM archaeology event! Uncover ancient artifacts, study lost civilizations and piece together the stories buried beneath the surface—it's sure to be a full day of exploration, investigation and discovery! Girls in STEM is a series of educational programs throughout the year that encourages interest in science and...

$25

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Family Workshop – Animals of the Sonoran Desert

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

The Sonoran Desert is the most diverse desert in the world. It’s home to a lot of different kinds of animals. Families will learn all about the animals who call the Sonoran Desert home and how to identify them by looking...

Free – $10

Arizona Worm Farm: Tomato Growing

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

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...

$25

Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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...

Free

City of Scottsdale: Wildlife Saturdays

Pinnacle Peak Park 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale

Come get WILD with wildlife of the Sonoran Desert at Pinnacle Peak Park! Local non-profit wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education organizations will be in the Ramada exhibiting live animals. This...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Beginning Birding Big Sit

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Participate in citizen/community science with the Fall eBird Global Big Day, the counterpart to the spring version which happens annually on World Migratory Bird Day! J oin Ranger Eric for...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $27

Pima County Public Library: Fall Plant Share!

Pima County Public Library - Eckstrom-Columbus Library 4350 E. 22nd St., Tucson

Come celebrate fall gardening with the Eckstrom-Columbus Library! Bring your plant cuttings, seedlings, seeds, and other garden-related abundance to share. All are welcome - you don’t need to bring plants...

Free

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Backyard Wildlife

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

his will be a fun presentation on wildlife you may encounter in your Sonoran Desert backyard. You will learn about your neighborhood wildlife and how to create a wildlife friendly...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, and maybe some evening critters as...

Free with Park Fee