Learn about the Sonoran Desert in this special area that showcases not only the “greatest hits” of a desert habitat but also life that is unique to a riparian environment....
Join us as we explore Splendido’s diverse birdlife on a guided walk. Discover colorful songbirds and hummingbirds, and engage in insightful discussions about bird behavior and conservation. We’ll conclude with a delightful light brunch at Splendido, reflecting on the birds we saw and the time we spent together. Join us for an enriching and memorable birding...
It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the...
Stop by our Star Bar and create a Creature of the Night! Twist, bend, and shape pipe cleaners into a creepy crawly spider, a nighttime bat, or a Halloween creature...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, on the 2nd floor, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami bats for the Fall-tacular Month! Ages 5 - 12
It’s a Halloween edition of Lunch and Learn, where we’ll bust some myths about scaly, fuzzy, scratchy, venomous and outright pokey critters that are often misunderstood and get a high spook-factor rating, especially this time of year. Ranger Nikki will share information on snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, vultures and more with a slideshow, preserved specimens, skins,...
October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here...
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 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how...