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Join park volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor on the back patio of the nature center for a meetup to observe and identify Sonoran Desert birds species at our feeders! We will also take a short, easy trail walk to see what else we can identify. Please bring plenty of water, binoculars (some will be available...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas and more. The route follows Pemberton Trail to the pond and returns the same way, for 2.5 miles total out-and-back. The...
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Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.4-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail amidst the desert’s late spring beauty. The trail is rated easy-moderate, which means there may be stretches of loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. While out on the trail, we will learn about the ongoing project to catalog the Sonoran Desert’s amazing saguaro...
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Get ready to sweat on this moderately challenging route featuring panoramic vistas and a variety of desert flora. Come join Ranger Jacque for this beautiful 7.5-mile hike! This hike will be a long, but very rewarding hike with elevation gain of 731 feet and rocky terrain. Please bring plenty of water, close-toed shoes, snacks, sunscreen,...
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Join Ranger Eric for a late afternoon hike along the Slate and Flume Trails to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and safety around venomous animals. We will hike 1-3 miles roundtrip (depending on heat and interest) on easy grade, but occasionally rocky...
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Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate early morning hike to enjoy flowering saguaros and other cacti. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to learn about saguaros and enjoy their blooms, with a stop along the way to visit the park’s superstar cactus, the crested saguaro. We will also talk about prickly pear, barrel,...
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join us under the large Ramada at Foxglenn Park. We will be talking about plant identification and having Ecoculture share about some of the work they did with planting shrubs in the area. We will also walk around the park to check out the shrubs planted along the Rio, and identify weeds in around the Park. Part...
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
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Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders. We'll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with...
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
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Join us as we explore Walnut Canyon Overlook. Located on the edge of Walnut Canyon, this stretch will take us out then back ~2.5 miles along the Arizona Trail (for a total of 5 miles). This part of the trail has rocky sections, and descends into then climbs out of a small side canyon. For...
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join a one-of-a-kind history walk downtown on Wednesday, June 15th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Led by photographer and author John Vankat the tour will visit key locations highlighted in his eye-catching repeat photography book: “The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time” (Soulstice Publishing, Flagstaff). The historical photographs date to 1884-1897. The walk...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sun, Moon, and Stars – Twilight Stroll and Constellation Stories
Join us on a celestial journey with our brand-new program at the park with Ranger Jacque, featuring a tranquil hike, telescope moon viewing, and stories of the night sky. Discover the magic of the celestial realm on this combination program, starting with a leisurely one-mile walk, immersing you in the natural beauty as the sun...
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sun, Moon, and Stars – Twilight Stroll and Constellation Stories
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Hop in your car and follow a ranger along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive with stops along the way to experience and learn about the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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All ages Jun 18, 2024 Tue 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM As we stroll through the cottonwoods and willows of Cienega Creek, we hope to see Summer Tanager, Yellow Warbler, Bell’s Vireo and many other birds. If lucky, we may also see delights such as Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet. Sections of the trail are steep and...
Free – $5
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Hop in your car and follow a ranger along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive with stops along the way to experience and learn about the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Crazy, quirky, or creepy, the facts about cactus are as fascinating as the folklore - and just as far-fetched. Join a Park Naturalist for a casual stroll and lighthearted look at our spiny desert dwellers Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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All ages Jun 20, 2024 Thu 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another side in the night hours; there is always something to discover! Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a flashlight.
Free – $5
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Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch [#13480]
Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch [#13480]
Ages 12+ Jun 21, 2024 Fri 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. . Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa...
Free – $5
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Join an Interpretive Ranger at Signal Hill to learn about the peoples who lived in this area from 450CE to 1450CE and are believed to have been the creators of the petroglyphs on Signal Hill and at other sites throughout the greater Tucson/Phoenix area. 1 hour, 1/2 mile Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Hike through rare Riparian habitat and amount towering Saguaro as you learn about the many edible native plants that thrive in the harsh desert climate and about the people that once called the Sonoran Desert home. Join Ranger Derik on a 2.5-mile loop hike of the Metate and Spur Cross trails starting at area 7....
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join a Ranger on a short, guided walk into the forest to discuss wildfire and how it affects our perspective of the natural environment. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Nikki on early morning hike to celebrate the end of National Pollinator Week by watching for critter activity and enjoying cactus blooms. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to observe birds, insects, mammals and reptiles starting their day and learn about a variety of cacti showcasing their summer blooms. National Pollinator...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife. Enjoy a roughly 1.5-mile hike on the Wildlife Pond and Mule Deer trails with Ranger Kevin as we look for all kinds of wildlife along the way. Some animals we may see include mule deer, javelina, squirrels, rabbits, various species of birds and...
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
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Hop in your car and follow a ranger along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive with stops along the way to experience and learn about the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Meet for a bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, at the west end of the parking lot at 6:00 a.m.; social time at Coffee Rush starts at 7:30 a.m. Coffee Rush, 53 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234,
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
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Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Moonlight and Stargazer trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Derik on a hike through a chainfruit cholla forest as you learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert. Hike on the Lost Sheep Trail for a 2.5 mile out and back on easy trail. The group will make frequent stops to talk about the many cactus species along the...
Free with Park Fee
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Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Tortoise and Hilltop trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. This is a great program for residents and visitors alike! Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a...
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Step into your weekend on a morning hike with Ranger Jacque! Ranger Jacque leads you on a 3.7-mile hike, starting at the Nature Center, and making a clockwise loop on the Moonlight, San Tan, Gold Mine, and Little Leaf trails. This trail is rated moderate-difficult. Please prepare by wearing appropriate shoes/clothing, sun protection, and bringing...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Nikki on an easy hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile hike to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert and how plants and animals survive, particularly during the summer. We will also visit Petroglyph Plaza on the Waterfall Trail and talk about...
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona’s premiere birding locations. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although thick sand is possible in...
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Step into your weekend with this challenging morning hike with Ranger Jacque! Ranger Jacque leads you on a 4.2 mile hike on the Scenic Trail, starting at the Trailhead Staging Area, and looping back to the starting point with the last mile stretch on the Pemberton trail. This is rated moderate with a 278 ft...
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Derik on fitness hike up to Wind Cave to see scenic views of the Tonto National Forest and the Phoenix Valley. This hike will be 3 miles long and gain 800ft of elevation. For this hike you will need a daypack with at least 2 liters of water and a snack. The trail...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Metate trails with Ranger Kevin as we look for all kinds of wildlife along the way. Some animals we may see include mule deer, javelina, squirrels, rabbits, various species of birds and perhaps...
Free with Park Fee
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This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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