Mission Garden: Herb Walk
Join us for a guided walk through Mission Garden’s Michael Moore Medicinal Garden and discover the many ways plants have been valued for their medicinal properties and healing traditions. Led...
$10
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Field Sciences
Events for November 7, 2026
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Spur Cross – Seed Toss Event
It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! Desert Defenders – Seed Toss Events It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sunrise Trail to Andrews-Kinsey Trail Hike
Burn off some calories on this picturesque and challenging hike. This Very Difficult hike climbs 1032 ft. to the Andrews-Kinsey Trail and continues to a spectacular view overlooking the Fountain...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
Up for a challenging Sunday morning hike? Looking to get out on the trail, but don’t want to hike alone? This is a tough 6.5-mile hike on the Spur Cross,...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike as we look at and learn about the plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert, including our desert’s iconic saguaros and other cacti....
Free with Park Fee
City of Surprise: Xeriscape Garden Tour
See the Surprise Xeriscape Garden in a new light by joining a guided tour with our Master Gardeners or Water Conservation staff. The tours are a great way to learn...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sonoran Desert Discovery Series – Educational Walk
This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available...
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
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...
$84.60
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
$94.95
Water Use It Wisely: Peoria – Designing for the Desert
A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan. Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples,...
Free
City of Peoria: Designing for the Desert
A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples,...
Free
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center: Science Saturday – Terrific Trees
Why do trees change color? How do they produce oxygen? Answer these questions and discover why trees are so important to the world around us at Willow Bend! No registration...
Free
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Roots Unearthed – How Ancient Roman Botany Shaped the Plant Sciences
The expansion of the ancient Roman world yielded an abundance of knowledge about the variety of botanical life within and beyond its borders. A burgeoning awareness of different species engendered...
Free with Admission
Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
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
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Relocation Training
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...
$120
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Free – $25
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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...
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
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...
$94.95
Surprise Public Library: Master Gardener
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques,...
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
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...
$74.25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Explore your Maricopa County Parks Trails
Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery, wildlife, programs, and other resources that each of Maricopa County Parks have to offer to visitors! Free trail maps...
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: Nature Niños
Community Partners lead child-centered play events at a different family-friendly location each month. Come enjoy creative nature activities that encourage us to Leave No Trace and make healthy choices. Ages...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: CVCL Seed Bank
The CVCL Seed Bank is open! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM. Each household can pick out 5 free seed...
Free
Just Roughin’ It: Naturepalooza
Join us at 11am to 2pm at Just Roughin’ It to learn some things about our public lands and the animals that inhabit them. FREE EVENT! Join us for Naturepalooza...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere
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