Residents are still evident this time of year but many winter visitors will also be making their appearance. We’ll be walking up some length of the birding trail, taking stock...
We’ll start the morning by meeting at James D. Kriegh Park in Oro Valley to check the mesquites and open park areas for a variety of birds including Costa’s Hummingbird,...
Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown’s Ranch...
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated...
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...
This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 -...
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with...
Make a 3-dimensional spooky tree to celebrate this fall season. Ages 5 - 12
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...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
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...
Join us for an exciting meet-and-greet with surprise 4-legged guests who help our community in unique ways! Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to...
Nature Play & Story Time: Bats About Bats! Families will learn how desert bats live, including how they fly, sleep upside down, and use echolocation to find food. Children will...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
Presented by Jack Ward (Lab Analyst, Centre for Ore Deposits and Earth Sciences CODES, University of Tasmania, Australia) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the...
Discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on STEAM exploration at Curious by Nature! For children ages 6 to 12 and their caregivers, Curious by Nature helps young explorers ask questions,...
Join the Mayer Area Quail Run 4-H Club for their Horseless Horse project! Contact Elaine for more information. Ages 5 - 18
Join Ranger Jacque for a special evening hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Wagner Trail, identifying native plants that have served...
Connect with local gardeners and others with a passion for gardening and sustainability. Bring labeled seeds, plant starts or potted plants to trade with other plant enthusiasts. Explore our seed...
Join us at Prescott Valley Public Library on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:30-6:45PM for Super El Niño. Join us for a Master Gardener class exploring Yavapai County weather and...
Come out October 22nd, 6pm for a wonderful fun filled evening with the book release of “Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods”, book signings, and tasty treats. Join editors...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening...
Spiders, scorpions, and snakes OH MY! It’s spooky season in the Sonoran Desert and Ranger Shaun is here to celebrate! Come along on this Halloween themed hike to look for...