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Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Signs of the Season Phenology Walk

Feliz Paseos Park 1600 N. Camino De Oeste, Tucson

Join us for a stroll along the ADA Accessible trails of Feliz Paseos to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. We’ll stroll along level, paved paths to gather data on seasonal...

Free

The University of Arizona: Trees Around the World Guided Tour

The University of Arizona Main Campus 1200 E University Blvd, Tucson

Register for a FREE guided tour of one of seven different collections of trees and plants in the Campus Arboretum. Led by Pima County Master Gardeners, the tours provide in-depth education, information and the opportunity to get all your questions answered. Most tours start at the Berger Memorial Fountain on the west side of the Old Main...

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Little Critters – Slithery, Skittery, Scaly

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities, and a simple craft. The activities are based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Advance Registration Required for this 60 minute program. This Month’s...

$20 – $28

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Nature Makers – 3 Sisters’ Planting

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Explore the traditional “three sisters” planting method where corn, beans, and squash grow together in harmony, each supporting the others with nutrients and balance. For many Indigenous communities, these “sisters” are more than crops; they represent sustenance, sustainability, and cultural tradition. Using sensory tools, children can model how these plants grow and work together, bringing...

Free with Admission

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free....

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

Chandler Public Library: Fall Seed Swap

Chandler Public Library - Sunset Campus 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler

Fall planting season has arrived! Visit the Sunset Library and share seeds, seed starts, and plant cuttings with your neighbors. Meet local gardeners, Master Gardeners, and other community members with the expertise to help you start or maintain your desert garden, conserve when and where you can, and more!  Envelopes and markers will be provided. A limited...

Free

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 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...

Free – $27

Bright Side Bookshop: Sonoran Desert Bestiary: An Evening with Gary Paul Nabhan & Robert J. Long

Bright Side Bookshop 18 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff

Join us for an author event with the author (Gary Paul Nabhan) and illustrator (Robert J. Long) of Sonoran Desert Bestiary. The event will begin at 6:00 PM with a reading, followed by a Q&A and book signing at 7:00 PM. We often sell out of event books, so pre-order ahead of time to guarantee your copy and...

Free