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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find a real giant among giants. Join a ranger for a walk along a tree-lined desert wash, and view an awesome example of the Giant Cactus. Hike will be 3/4 mile round trip walk along a flat, sandy...
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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6 events,
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Join the Garden team to discover what to plant in your garden for fall and winter that will thrive even in the summer heat! Our experts will share inspiring examples from our own resilient gardens, offering tips and tricks you can apply at home.
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find a real giant among giants. Join a ranger for a walk along a tree-lined desert wash, and view an awesome example of the Giant Cactus. Hike will be 3/4 mile round trip walk along a flat, sandy...
Free with Park Fee
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
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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5 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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As desert summers grow longer and hotter and winters bring sudden temperature drops, maintaining a thriving container garden can be challenging. Discover the secrets of successful container gardening from Marylee, who has honed her methods over 30 years of designing, planting, and caring for thousands of pots. Uncover the keys to thriving desert container gardens...
$29 – $36
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3 events,
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Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters.
$5
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The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy an award-winning puppet show and spend time exploring our trails and the Cactus Clubhouse—our special play area for children and caregivers. The Saguaro Hotel | October 4 | Performances at 9:30 and...
Free – $24.95
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register Here Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive...
$10
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Join us out at Silly Mountain and spend your morning with your hands in the dirt pulling invasive plants. We will be managing Buffelgrass and Stinknet. Please wear Closed toed shoes and bring water. Location: Silly Mountain Trails Ages 10+
Free
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Celebrate fall in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon our annual Fall Festival. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn while having lunch and soaking in every aspect of this gorgeous venue. Enjoy interesting and educational demonstrations, plus plenty of kid’s activities. Experience all of this while enjoying the various wildlife and native plants of Slide Rock State Park! Partner booths...
Free with Park Fee
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The campus arboretum is home to a unique collection of desert-adapted trees from around the world. Some will be familiar, and others are exotic. All of them are beautiful. Join us to learn what they are, why they are here and how they are used in their native country. Tours start at the University...
Free
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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Did you lose any outdoor plants last summer? Consider choosing native plants that are best adapted to local conditions and require less water for a stronger and healthier landscape. Kaylee Colter, Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, will show you how to convert unwanted grass to a drought resilient landscape using...
Free
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6 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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5 events,
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Gates Pass. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles are...
$5
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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One Seed, One Community. Growing together in Pima County! Discover the vibrant world of Nasturtiums! Students will learn how to grow and enjoy these edible flowers in this hands-on class. Create beautiful paper Nasturtium blooms, make a pressed flower bookmark, and dive into a unique Nasturtium recipe book that doubles as a coloring book. Gardeners...
Free
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5 events,
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Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain 4.5-mile hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote and any monsoon vegetation that may be flourishing. The...
Free with Park Fee
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote and any monsoon vegetation that may be flourishing. The route uses Blevins, Spillway, Levee...
Free with Park Fee
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Fall is the best time to add new plants to the landscape. But timing isn’t all you need for success. Knowing which types of plants will thrive through our hot summers and understanding what exposure they will do best is critical for their survival and looking their best. Horticulturist Noelle Johnson, aka ‘AZ Plant Lady’,...
$24 – $30
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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Come with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike by the Lake. Ranger Shaun will be hiking Wild Burro Trail, a medium rated 2.0-mile hike, this morning. This trail offers a good chance to see varied plant life as it winds its way through different microclimates and decent wildlife spotting opportunities. Restrooms and water are available...
Free with Park Fee
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How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) and find out. This unique building, which has a Platinum Category LEEDS certification—the highest possible designation (LEEDS stands for Leadership in Energy and...
Free
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When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants, animals, and natural history of Tumamoc Hill, as well as do his best to answer your questions. Group size limited, please RSVP by email to tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu... |
5 events,
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Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Free
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While all the trees in the Campus Arboretum are beautiful, some of them are also edible. Join us for a tour of these trees, including olive, fig, pomegranate, and a few you may have never heard of. Learn how many of these trees and plants have been cultivated as food by people here and elsewhere...
Free
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Using sketches from plants, we'll learn to turn these into inspiration for fantasy creatures of each student's own design. Practice your drawing skills and tap into your creativity, surrounded by botanical inspiration. Instructed by Dakota Drake. Drawing materials included. This class will be held indoors. Garden admission included. Class is open to participants 15 and...
$39.95
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5 events,
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It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Stop by the Children’s Garden to learn about traditional “three sisters” planting method. Through companion planting, these complementary “sisters” of corn, beans, and squash work together to grow rich in nutrients. For many Native American communities, these “sisters” represent the most important crops, providing a complete and balanced diet. Free with...
Free with Admission
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Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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8 events,
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Journey north into the towering ponderosa pines, rugged red rocks, and cascading clear waterfalls of Northern Arizona. Transportation and attraction fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water, and trail side snacks. After the hike, you'll be able to enjoy an independent lunch at a local restaurant. Moderate, 2.3 miles, 354ft elevation change. Ages 18+
$45 – $61
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking...
$5
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Think that the desert is nothing but shades of brown? Not so. You can have a beautiful outdoor space filled with color all year long. In this class Noelle Johnson 'AZ Plant Lady' will teach you how to incorporate color using long-blooming plants, planning for overlapping bloom seasons, how a coat of paint can transform...
$34.95
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8 events,
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Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park as you learn about the native edible plants and the first peoples that used them. The moderate hike will cover 4 miles and gain 150ft along sections of the Spur Cross and Maricopa and follow a dry creek bed. Along the hike Participants will learn about...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.5-mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the desert on this informative morning hike, revealing a side of desert life you may be surprised to learn. This 2.5-mile moderate hike follows a southern section of Pass Mountain trailhead, to...
Free with Park Fee
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Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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6 events,
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Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard. Participants will hike for 3 miles through rolling hills and sandy washes on the North Loop trail. The trail is rated as easy and only has a few...
Free with Park Fee
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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4 events,
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Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Jacque as we uncover nature’s oddities and bizarre relationships between Sonoran Desert’s famous (and infamous) characters! Meet the Sonoran desert’s most bizarre and fascinating characters at this indoor presentation, where we’ll discover the surprising relationships and peculiar behaviors that define life in the wild. From unexpected partnerships to strange survival strategies, dive into...
Free with Park Fee
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9 events,
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Breakfast burrito fresh from our farm! Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience. You get the opportunity to walk through our food forest and hen habitat - collect eggs and veggies - and bring them back to be made into the freshest breakfast burrito you have ever eaten! You will join a small group on a...
$25
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Bring joy and sunshine into your day by building LEGO® sunflowers and bonding with ladies in an all-female space hosted by LEGO® Masters contestant Emily Mohajeri Norris. This one-of-a-kind workshop offers women ages 18+ a safe space to replace the stress of daily life with relaxing, uplifting, and creative energy. Participants will enjoy strengthening old friendships...
$100 – $120
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Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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6 events,
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Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to learn how these plants—from the Sonoran Desert and elsewhere--have been traditionally used to treat different ailments and other conditions. Tours start at the University...
Free
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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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Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables. So go for it! Learn about both in- ground and raised bed approaches, and the key steps to successful vegetable and herb gardening in the...
Free
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7 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Who hasn’t at one time or another bought or have been given an orchid in bloom, and once it has finished blooming wondered how to keep it alive and to rebloom? We will discuss and show the basics for orchid culture in the desert environment of Tucson. One can grow orchids in one’s home or...
$24 – $30
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in the season. Transportation and entrance fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water,...
$29 – $40
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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8 events,
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Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant and animal life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki for a 4-mile hike along Shallmo Wash, Cinch and Scenic Trails to observe plant and animal life in this area of winding seasonal waterways, including shrubs, legume trees and any...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk and talk! Come walk the Metate, Towhee, and Spur Cross loop with Ranger Shaun. This medium difficulty roughly 2- mile trail will give us a chance to walk through a couple different desert ecosystem and discuss their characteristics and inhabitants, perhaps even spotting a few. We’ll stop and...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Cienega Creek Natural Preserve. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike along the creek, with some...
$5
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4 events,
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a fun-filled STEAM event designed for children 2-5, where they'll explore the wonders of pumpkins and spiders through hands-on activities. Little ones will engage in creative pumpkin painting, spider web weaving, and simple science experiments to spark their curiosity. This event is perfect for fostering early learning in a playful and festive...
Free
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Nature Stories is an engaging and comfortable program that is developmentally appropriate for children ages 0 to 8 and their caregivers. The program includes a nature read-aloud, hands-on activities, and take-home crafts. The theme for this program is "Pollinators Play: Meet the pollinators and their favorite flowers." Presented by Pima County Natural Resources Parks and...
Free
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9 events,
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Both small and mighty, the Hassayampa River Preserve of Wickenburg contains amazingly varied landscapes which are best experienced on foot. Venture off the beaten path on a nature walk where you'll follow the trickling perennial water through a green forest flush with wildflowers and an arboreal symphony of songbirds. A brief stop at the Nature...
$41 – $56
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Would you like to be more knowledgeable about the animals, plants and landscape of our desert? This two-day survey course covers desert ecology, desert adaptations, climate, mammals, birds, reptiles, venomous animals, botany, geology and ethnobotany. We also touch on current threats to our desert such as invasive species, water and climate change issues, endangered species...
$160 – $176
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Saturdays l October 26 to November 16 l 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Are you looking to install your own home landscape but unsure how to get started? Would you like to eliminate the uncertainty and achieve exceptional results when installing a desert landscape? Are you seeking to clarify confusing and contradictory landscaping advice? Desert Installation helps you to create...
$288 – $360
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3 events,
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Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Free
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Take a guided stroll to learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz River. Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
$5
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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3 events,
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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Looking to connect with your local plant enthusiasts? Want to add a new plant to your collection, or find homes for some recent propagations of your own? Come join fellow horticulturists at the Main Library for a plant swap! Bring cuttings, propagations, and seedlings along with your plant know-how, and swap what you've got! Additional...
Free
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6 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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1 event,
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Maricopa County Parks Seed Deployment Events. Join us for one of our Seed Deployment Events; there are seven events for you to join. It is so much fun! When: October 31 at Cave Creek Regional Park, Meet at the Nature Center at 8 am-11:30 am. The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species and...
Free with Park Fee
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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6 events,
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Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 4.8 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky or uneven ground. Please dress in layers, wear...
Free with Park Fee
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Maricopa County Parks will host seven Seed Deployment Events in Oct-November. Join us for one of our Seed Deployment Events; there are seven events for you to join. It is so much fun! When: November 1 at Usery Mountain Regional Park, Meet at the Nature Center at 8 am-11:30 am. The Desert Defender Team spent...
Free with Park Fee
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Maricopa County Parks will host seven Seed Deployment Events in Oct-November. Join us for one of our Seed Deployment Events; there are seven events for you to join. It is so much fun! When: November 1 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Meet at Area 4 parking lot at 8 am-11:30 am. The Desert Defender...
Free with Park Fee
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11 events,
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Join Ranger Olivia on this hike for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have. Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along Blevins trail with stunning views of both the desert and surrounding mountains. Whether you are an expert or a novice on the desert,...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us out at Silly Mountain and spend your morning with your hands in the dirt pulling invasive plants. We will be managing Buffelgrass and Stinknet. Please wear Closed toed shoes and bring water. Location: Silly Mountain Trails Ages 10+
Free
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The Indigenous Food & Culture Day will also launch the River of Time’s new pop-up exhibit, “Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food & Medicine” highlighting the diverse uses of Arizona native desert plants as sources of food and medicine. The exhibit will feature desert plants and their uses as food and medicine for...
Free with Admission
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The University of Arizona Arboretum is home to some of the finest specimens of Sonoran native plants and trees anywhere. Join us as we tour the Joseph Wood Krutch Garden and other areas of the campus featuring these remarkable, adaptable, and water-wise plants and trees. Learn about their history, current use and why they should...
Free
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