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Celebrate the Sonoran Desert via the words of poets and naturalists as you explore the Desert View Trail in a rustic area of Tohono Chul.
Free with Admission
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
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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5 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
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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Wednesday, February 26, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Learn optimal camera settings, best lenses and suggestions for more powerful compositions. Practice new ways of seeing during a guided photo session on the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail in the Garden. Instructed by Joanne West. Garden admission included.
$41.95
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Start your day enjoying the beauty around you with Ranger Olivia on this morning nature hike! Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along Moonlight Trail during the cooler morning hours. This is a chance to connect with nature and ask any questions you might have about your surrounding environment! This hike will be a loop...
Free with Park Fee
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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9 events,
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Join us as we explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve, learning about our native plants and wildlife. This is a moderate 2-mile hike. The trail is rocky in places on uneven surfaces, with an approximately 100-foot elevation change. We recommend that you wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection, and bring drinking water. Bring binoculars if...
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Join Ranger Nikki to look for early signs of wildflowers and other blooming plants. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to talk about a variety of plants along the trail. Depending on how much winter rainfall we received, there may be signs of common wildflowers such as lupine, poppy, and scorpionweed and perennial...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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10 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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14 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
Free
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This class is for those that have already taken our basic tomato class or have at least 1 year of gardening experience. In this advanced course, we will dive into growing heirloom varieties, trellising, pruning techniques, pest control/mitigation, companion planting, in ground growing, ways to improve in areas of past failure and more!
$25.00
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5 events,
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Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
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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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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist for a guided walk in Feliz Paseos Park. Springtime in the Sonoran Desert can be a magical wildflower wonderland full of cactus and color. Explore the paved and natural surface, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible trails of Feliz Paseos Park in search of fantastic flora....
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...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
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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Enjoy a mid-day hike with Ranger Olivia to see what wildlife and plants we can spot. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Animals might be out and about during this time, but if not, there is still plenty of things to see! We will pass many native plants to the desert along...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Robles Pass at the southern end of the Tucson Mountains. 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...
$5.00
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Guided Nature Walks Walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. Meet in front of the main building by the bronze sculpture.
Free
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Bring out your little nature lovers to explore the world of the Riparian Preserve! Each week will focus on a new topic, building on a concept from the week before. Start by looking at seeds and how they grow into plants, then look for the little critters that eat the seeds, and the butterflies that...
$15.00
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5 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
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Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia Enjoy a guided nature hike along some of our trails to see all the beauty the desert has to offer. We will hike along Mesquite Meander and Palm Lake Loop trails to do a 1.5 mile round about hike on...
Free with Park Fee
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8 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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The City of Mesa will host tree workshops across Mesa on the first Friday of the month. Join us to learn where to find trees for your home, chat with an arborist, participate in a tree activity, and learn about the Park Ranger Program. This is a free event and registration is not required. You...
Free
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Join Ranger Kevin for a challenging springtime hike deep into the spectacular scenery of the White Tank mountains. Are you looking to do a long hike, but can’t find anyone to go with you? Join Ranger Kevin for a 8.3-mile hike on the scenic Mesquite, Willow Canyon and Ford Canyon trails. We’ll keep an eye...
Free with Park Fee
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9 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
Free
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Learn all about plants of Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 2-3 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade on the Slate and Flume Trails, with frequently rocky or uneven ground....
Free with Park Fee
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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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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 Kevin on an easy-moderate hike to look for wildflowers and other blooming plants, as well as butterflies. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.1-mile hike along the Moonlight, Stargazer and San Tan trails as we set off in search of wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs, and cacti as well as the butterflies that visit them....
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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The Riparian Preserve is the place to be this Spring Break! With dozens of active pollinators in the park, we'll take a look at the plants, animals and insects that contribute to our local and global ecosystem. Did you know bats pollinate at night, bringing pollen from one cactus to another? Or that chocolate and...
$98.00
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Come have fun exploring our parks with the Town of Gilbert Park Rangers! Junior Ranger Cadets will learn exciting facts about nature, wildlife and history. Cadets will explore ways to protect our parks, playgrounds, and trails. Junior Rangers will leave empowered and prepared to navigate their environment utilizing the information they absorb throughout this program....
$50.00
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Spring Fusion Mini Camp at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium at the University of Arizona is a spring break camp in Tucson featuring science activities, arts and crafts, exploration of science exhibits, and planetarium shows for kids in grades 2nd through 5th. All sessions are taught by educators with a passion for inspiring a love of...
$110 – $125
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5 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia Enjoy a guided nature hike along some of our trails to see all the beauty the desert has to offer. We will hike along the Dragonfly Loop trail, which is rated moderate with some uneven/rocky surfaces so please wear closed-toed...
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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Spring Fusion Mini Camp at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium at the University of Arizona is a spring break camp in Tucson featuring science activities, arts and crafts, exploration of science exhibits, and planetarium shows for kids in grades 2nd through 5th. All sessions are taught by educators with a passion for inspiring a love of...
$110 – $125
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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 Shaun for an early Spring/Late Winter walk-and-talk to discuss the changing seasons and what that means for the desert. We’ll walk the roughly 2-mile Moonlight-Stargazer-San Tan loop often used for Ranger hikes and talk about the changing temperatures, differing photo periods (day lengths), and season weather patterns and how those things alter life...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
-
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
|
9 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
-
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
-
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...
$5.00
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11 events,
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Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Free with Park Fee
-
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
Free
-
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we... |
2 events,
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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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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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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist for a guided walk in Feliz Paseos Park. Springtime in the Sonoran Desert can be a magical wildflower wonderland full of cactus and color. Explore the paved and natural surface, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible trails of Feliz Paseos Park in search of fantastic flora....
Free
-
The Riparian Preserve is the place to be this Spring Break! With dozens of active pollinators in the park, we'll take a look at the plants, animals and insects that contribute to our local and global ecosystem. Did you know bats pollinate at night, bringing pollen from one cactus to another? Or that chocolate and...
$98.00
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Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day!
Free with Admission
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6 events,
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Join Ranger Jacque for a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Jacque will lead you on a hike to look for blooms, butterflies and other pollinators and plants! Color identification brochures provided. Discover how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
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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This is the time of year to enjoy the desert! Join Meg Quinn, retired Desert Museum horticulturist, for a walk and lesson on identifying dozens of local canyon shrubs, forbes and, if we have good rains, wildflowers. You will learn about plant adaptations to living in a dry environment. We will follow a sandy wash...
$45 – $50
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As one of Arizona’s most recognizable and infamous landscape features, canyons play an important biological role and can reveal hidden geologic secrets. Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Ventana Canyon. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles are recommended and...
$5.00
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Guided Nature Walks Walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. Meet in front of the main building by the bronze sculpture.
Free
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10 events,
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Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary. Explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth, largely level with some areas with gentle grades. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of...
$5.00
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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8 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Guests ages 62 old and up will receive $5 admission for Reid Park Zoo’s Senior Celebration, Friday March 21. From 9 a.m. to noon experience special animal encounters, take part in a gardening clinic, and visit our information fair! At noon, join us for a spectacular concert by Arizona Opera in the Event Garden. Discount...
$5.00
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Join Ranger Jacque for a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Jacque will lead you on a hike to look for blooms, butterflies and other pollinators and plants! Color identification brochures provided. Discover how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how...
Free with Park Fee
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11 events,
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Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
Free
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Savor a serene hour, capturing the beauty of butterflies, birds, or reptiles through the camera lens. Join Butterfly Wonderland for an exclusive opportunity as Director of Animal Care & Entomologist Derek Kellogg stands ready to address inquiries about butterflies, plants, and the captivating rainforest ecosystem. At the same time, participants capture compelling images of one...
Free – $29.95
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Transform any garden into a vibrant haven for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with a stunning selection of spring plants at Butterfly Wonderland’s Annual Spring Plant Sale. Choose from a variety of lush plants ranging from $15–$30 or make gardening effortless with a convenient “Grab & Go” Plant Kit—a curated 4-pack of 1-gallon host and nectar... |
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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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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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...
$5.00
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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 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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This STEAM activity was inspired by the book, The Lorax written by Dr. Seuss. In The Lorax, we learn why trees are essential to our environment, the air we breathe, and why pollution is not good for us. The objective of the activity is to build your own truffula tree and see how tall you...
Free
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6 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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Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
-
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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4 events,
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Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park in search of Cacti and other native Sonoran Desert plants. The hike will cover sections of the Gila, Baseline, Toothaker, Horseshoe trails and cover 2 miles and gain 120ft in elevation. The hike is rated as easy but please note there are a few short...
Free with Park Fee
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A morning walk around the North loop with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details. Come walk the easy 2.9-mile loop of North trail with Ranger Shaun and learn about our desert ecosystem and some of the critters that call it home. With Spring officially in the air we’ll be on the lookout for...
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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4 events,
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Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
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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5 events,
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Join Ranger Derik on a Friday morning walk through the creosote flats and rolling hills in search of the many cacti species that call the park home. The hike is rated as moderate due to small sections of loose trail and will cover sections of the San tan, Stargazer, and Moonlight trails for a total...
Free with Park Fee
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This fun and interactive STEAM program for children invites young learners to explore the joys of spring through hands-on activities featuring eggs, flowers, and bunnies. Join us for STEAM Jr. every fourth Friday of the month and discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Program is created for ages...
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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13 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the main parking lot. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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What makes the Old Main building so important? It’s the first building on the University of Arizona campus and has been a place of education and learning for over 130 years. But it’s also the site of beautiful and water-wise landscaping, combining the best of desert and adapted trees and plants with water conservation practices...
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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Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them out in the palm grove! Join Ranger Eric to learn about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees are able to grow in the desert Southwest, and their importance to...
Free with Park Fee
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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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4 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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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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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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5 events,
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Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water, wear appropriate hiking shoes and...
Free
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Join us for homeschool science adventures! This three part class will use the Riparian Preserve as a classroom to take an in-depth look at biology, weather, and the natural sciences. Each class will include a trail walk through the Preserve, a craft, and games or experiments. Classes take place outdoors so please bring plenty of...
$35.00
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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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5 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Come for Spring morning walk with Ranger Shaun! We’ll head down Lost Sheep Trail for a 3.2-mile round trip stroll. This easy rated trail will offer a number of opportunities to observe and discuss native plants and wildlife. We’ll chat about their ecological, historical, and sometime economic or medicinal values as we make our way...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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9 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Sweetwater Preserve at the eastern edge of the Tucson Mountains. 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...
$5.00
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12 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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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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Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for the 7.8-mile Malpais loop, one of the most scenic hikes in the Valley, which incorporates the Rock Peak Wash, Malpais, and San Tan Trails and travels below the long line of spectacular cliffs of the Malpais Hills....
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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