Click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Community Report

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Mission Garden: Bird Walk

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Join us for a free bird walk through Mission Garden and discover the many birds that call this special place home! Led by a resident bird expert, these walks offer...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in...

Free with Park Fee

City of Chandler: Homeschool Days Wilderness Exploration Younger Learners

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

Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a...

$6 – $12

Pima County Parenting Coalition: Garden Discovery Days

Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary 9875 S. Sasabe Rd., Tucson

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 -...

Free

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Surfaces – Educational Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale

What really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Plants Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Jacque for a guided morning hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Wagner Trail, identifying native plants that have served...

Free with Park Fee

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

City of Chandler: Homeschool Days Wilderness Survival

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

Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a...

$7 – $14

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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

City of Chandler: Homeschool Days Wilderness Survival Teens

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

Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a...

$7 – $14

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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...

$350

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Garden Colored Pencil

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Colored Pencils are not just for coloring books; new technology has made the colored pencil an accepted art medium. Come and learn the basics.  Discover different colored pencils, papers, and...

$44 – $55

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros at Sunset

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

Join Ranger Derik on a sunset hike through the park as the sun sets and search for scorpions as the stars come out.  The hike will cover 3 miles with...

Free with Park Fee