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Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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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Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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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Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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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9 events,
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Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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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8 events,
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Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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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Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
Free with Park Fee
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6 events,
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We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.
Free
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Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice.
Free
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Join the City of Phoenix Water Conservation Office to learn how reptiles and amphibians (together: herptiles) adapt to their desert environment, and how we can too! This presentation covers Sonoran Desert basics, the Desert Mindset, water resources and conservation, and an intro to ecology. Join in a game to determine which reptile or amphibian will survive desert environmental conditions best...
Free
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1 event,
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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3 events,
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Seed Bombs are a fun, "throw-and-grow" way to start a pollinator garden. Hummingbirds are visually attracted to red, orange, and tubular-shaped flowers that we will add to our seed bombs. Ages 18 to 180.
Free
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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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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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1 event,
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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5 events,
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The hike will combine sections of the Black Rock and Waterfall trails covering just under 4 miles and gaining 330ft of elevation gain. The trail is mostly smooth gravel/ sand except for the final section leading to the waterfall. Along the way there will be stops to talk about cacti, the desert trees, annual flowers, and seeds....
Free with Park Fee
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This 6-mile hike through the pristine Mount Baldy wilderness features incredible rock formations set among the spruce/fir forest. A short side trip will also take hikers to see an isolated pocket of limber pines. These pines have incredibly flexible twigs and branches, which allow them to withstand icy winter storms without breaking. Come hike with...
Free – $5
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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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4 events,
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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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Adults and teens 13+ are welcome to join us to make a fun sunflower wall art craft. We will use clothespins, paint, and even Scrabble tiles to make a fun rustic piece.
Free
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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8 events,
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Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we search for signs that any monsoon rains have greened up the desert trees, cacti, and perennial shrubs and possibly nudged summer annuals to sprout and bloom. We will trek on Gray Fox and Ironwood Trails and return to the trailhead by walking on a short portion of paved...
Free with Park Fee
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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. All Ages
Free
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This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 - 5
Free
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4 events,
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Ranger Olivia will teach you all about the cacti found in our park - cholla, barrel, hedgehog, prickly pear and the iconic saguaro. Learn how to identify them, how they survive and how they serve an important role in our desert ecosystem. We will be along the Tortoise trail, which is mostly flat with some slightly uneven surfaces, for an out and back...
Free with Park Fee
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We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.
Free
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Step into the world of the Sonoran Desert’s medicinal plants and uncover their incredible survival strategies and healing properties. Identify key Southwest medicinal plants and their practical applications in herbal remedies and everyday health. Participants receive a comprehensive handout featuring detailed plant profiles and recipes. Instructed by Jennifer Ribaudo. Garden admission included with class purchase....
$49.95
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3 events,
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Spend the morning hiking through pristine Sonoran Desert and learn about the plants and animals that call the park home. This hike will cover 2.5 miles on trail that is relatively flat but sandy. Throughout the hike the ranger will stop to show rock art, artifacts, and point out the plant that would have been...
Free with Park Fee
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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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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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3 events,
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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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Join our monthly meet up to expand your herbal knowledge! Each month we will deep dive into the uses of one herb. We will enjoy a cup of tea and work together to create a monograph - if you don't know what this is yet no worries, this meet up is great for beginners! You...
Free
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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5 events,
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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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Executive Board meets from 9-10am, all members are welcome to attend. General Membership meets 10:30am-12pm, and typically kicks off with a speaker the first 1/2hour of the meeting. Guests are welcome to attend general meeting. WMCG merchandise available for purchase. SPEAKER & TOPIC: Flowers (Perennials)
Free
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Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of plants! This three-part series of Science Short Takes will explore how plants came to shape life on Earth, the incredible ways they reproduce and spread, and the dynamic lifecycles and partnerships that sustain ecosystems across the globe and right here in the Sonoran Desert. Each...
Free
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6 events,
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Take an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to see the resilient plants of our desert, including cacti, trees, shrubs and maybe a few summer wildflowers, if monsoon rain has been favorable. The route follows Cinch and part of Scenic Trail for an out-and-back walk of about 2 miles. The terrain is mostly smooth and level...
Free with Park Fee
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Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the Estrella Nature Center with pictures and samples of cacti and other plants that can be commonly found in the park. Also featured will be guidebooks, pictures, and common plant use diagrams. Feel free to bring along photos of the plants you have found in the valley and...
Free with Park Fee
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Discover how easy -- and delicious -- herb gardening can be! Join us for a fun, informative session covering what to plant, how to pair herbs in the garden, simple preservation tips, and the health benefits packed into your favorite leafy greens. You will learn: ⇒ Herbs vs. Spices -- What qualifies as an herb,...
Free
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4 events,
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Join us on a journey to uncover the remarkable abilities of legumes: from capturing nitrogen and producing food to protecting crops and enriching the soil. These versatile plants offer so much more, and after learning about them, you’ll want to dedicate plenty of space in your garden to their many benefits. This class will be...
Free
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Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques for long-term success growing Phalaenopsis orchids and other specialty orchids available at grocery stores or local retailers. Class topics include proper light, watering, repotting, reblooming and general plant health. Bring in your own orchid for informal diagnosis and discussion. Instructed by experts from Desert Valley Orchid Society. Garden admission included with...
$49.95
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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7 events,
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Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens...
$30 – $36
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This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 - 5
Free
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Join our knowledgeable Arboretum Staff for a morning walk through the gardens and explore the colorful varieties of native Northern Arizona wildflowers. Please bring water, a camera, and comfortable walking shoes. Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration required.
$10 – $20
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12 events,
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Bill Williams Mountain, visible to the north from most of the Prescott area, is the westernmost 9,000-foot peak in Arizona. The mountain is named for a preacher/guide/mountain man from North...
$185
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6th annual Garden & Farm Tour. Buy tickets at $20 per person and receive map of this year’s tour locations. It’s a self guided tour where you get to choose which locations you want to visit and in what order. NEW this year! Two-day tour= Saturday all day in Show Low, Lakeside & Pinetop. Sunday...
$20
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Join us in person for a fun and creative session crafting your own botanical bookmarks! Dive into the beauty of nature as you press leaves and flowers to make unique, eye-catching designs. Whether you're a plant lover or just looking for a chill activity, this is the perfect chance to get crafty and maybe pick up a new...
$39.19
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2 events,
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6th annual Garden & Farm Tour. Buy tickets at $20 per person and receive map of this year’s tour locations. It’s a self guided tour where you get to choose which locations you want to visit and in what order. NEW this year! Two-day tour= Saturday all day in Show Low, Lakeside & Pinetop. Sunday...
$20
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
|
3 events,
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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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Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. Join us for a new Short Take series highlighting native plants of the Sonoran Desert! Each session spotlights a single species, exploring how these resilient plants are uniquely adapted to our...
Free
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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3 events,
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What is an Herb vs Spice Deciding What Herb to Plant Companion Planting Health Benefits Types of Herbs and Their Uses Storage and Preservation Free presentation by the Yavapai County Master Gardener Speakers' Bureau. No reservation required.
Free
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Deep dive into Marine Biology! Where science meets the sea, this class immerses you into the oceanic world and careers in marine biology. From the worlds largest sea creatures to...
$9 – $13
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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9 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 an informative presentation on preparing your garden for the fall growing season. Learn about seasonal planting, soil maintenance, and basic irrigation practices that promote healthy plant growth while conserving water. Presented by members of the Garden Club of Sun City.
Free
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Ranger Derik will have a table set up with natural artifacts and live animals that can be found at the park. Field guides and handouts will be available to help you identify the animals and plants you may have seen. The back balcony also has binoculars so you can explore the lake from a bird’s eye view. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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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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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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In this quarterly Gardening Talks class, learn more about how to grow herbs. You'll learn the difference between and herb and a spice, suitable companion plants, how to store them, and how to select the best herb for health benefits, types, and usage. This program is presented by the Yavapai County Master Gardeners.
Free
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6 events,
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Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 2.5 miles starting on the San...
Free with Park Fee
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This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 - 5
Free
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We conclude our survey of plants by continuing our exploration of flowering plants. We dive into some of the remaining families of flowering plants that are collectively called dicots. Like the plants discussed in Flowering Plants Part 1, many of these plants will be familiar while others you may never have heard of before.
$24 – $30
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6 events,
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Discover the magic of our desert in summer with a chance to see critters on the move and possibly monsoon-related flowers and blooms. Saguaros, cholla, legume trees, shrubs and possibly flowers are on the agenda for a discussion on life cycles and adaptations. Of course, there will be birds, lizards, bugs and other animals to talk about, as well. The route...
Free with Park Fee
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Relax and stay cool inside the Nature Center as Ranger Nikki leads a presentation on some of the trees, shrubs, flowers and cacti that have sustained desert inhabitants for hundreds of years. The program consists of a slideshow along with select plant specimens to examine and even a few product samples to try. If time allows, we will...
Free with Park Fee
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Leaves come in a variety of colors and shapes. Let's see if we can use the shapes to create leaf creatures. If you have interesting leaves in your yard, please bring them. Kids Day participants must be accompanied by a parent. Ages 5 - 12 |
6 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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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 both wildlife and indigenous cultures. Did you know that these palms were sourced from a native population in Arizona? Find out more! MEETING LOCATION: Picnic...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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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
-
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Today's Activity: Exploring Plant Dyes Join us for a colorful, hands-on exploration of natural plant dyes! Discover how flowers, leaves, roots, and other plants can be transformed into beautiful, vibrant colors. Participants will learn about the history, science, and artistic techniques of natural dyeing while exploring the creative possibilities of plant-based pigments. The Prescott Valley...
Free
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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4 events,
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Aloes are so much more than aloe vera. Learn about this fascinating group of desert-adapted plants. Perfect for our Pima County gardens, aloes offer a variety of sizes, near year-round bloom, and are adaptable to many different garden conditions. Learn how to take care of aloes. This class will be live on Zoom. You must register...
Free
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Join us at the Wilhoit Public Library for our monthly Gardening club meetup! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a great place to sharre tups swap seeds, connect with fellow plant lovers. Each month we discuss seasonal gardening topics troubleshoot plant problems, and enjoy good company.
Free
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Transform your landscape into habitat. Learn how Arizona native plants support pollinators and other wildlife—including butterflies, moths and native bees—and how to intentionally design your garden for ecological impact. Explore...
$34.95
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5 events,
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Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the White Tank Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Exact location (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/mcWBLqsz8K17bhkv8 No registration required....
Free with Park Fee
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Join us at Prescott Valley Public Library on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30-6:45PM for Herbs 101: Grow, Use & Preserve. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, Herbs 101 is the perfect introduction to growing and using herbs at home. Learn the difference between herbs and spices, discover which herbs grow best...
Free
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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6 events,
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Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens...
$30 – $36
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Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of...
$54.95
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Learn about Gardening for Butterflies and which desert native and non-native plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers attract specific species of butterflies. We’ll also learn about how you can create a...
$24 – $30
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8 events,
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Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most...
$30 – $36
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Sycamore Canyon enters the Verde River near Clarkdale but begins in the vast Ponderosa Pine forest southeast of Williams. We will travel across to the canyon’s headwaters area from Drake,...
$200
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We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.
Free
|
1 event,
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Free with Admission
|
3 events,
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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
-
Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. Every month brings new opportunities in the garden and because gardening in the Sonoran Desert is so unique, our timing for best practice activities is different from the rest of the...
Free
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New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Free with Admission
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1 event,
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What is Propagation Why Propagate General Process Types of Methods – Seed, Stem Cuttings, Division & Layering Plants that can be Propagated Tips for Success in our Climate Free presentation by the Yavapai County Master Gardener Speakers' Bureau. No reservation required.
Free
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1 event,
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Making saving water a priority does not mean you must fill your yard with only cactus. Join a Master Gardener to learn about great drought-tolerant plants - including shrubs, flowers, groundcovers, & trees - that thrive in Tucson. This class will be live on Zoom. You must register in advance for this meeting using this link:...
Free
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2 events,
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This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 -...
Free
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What makes a tree the BEST choice for your landscape? Consider what you want in a tree. Lifespan, shade, form, evergreen, flower...all characteristics to consider when choosing that perfect desert landscape tree. We will tell you about many under-appreciated gems, and how to choose, plant and care for that special tree. This is an in-person...
Free
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4 events,
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Do you have a garden problem? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join us to get answers to your home garden and landscape questions during this free twice monthly LIVE ONLINE ZOOM Q&A session with Maricopa County Master Gardeners....
Free
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Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special...
Free
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This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 - 5
Free
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1 event,
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a casual hour of talking nature!
Free
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2 events,
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The hike will cover 2 miles round trip on a half paved and half dirt trail to a season waterfall with roundly 250 ft of elevation gain. This hike is rated as easy and has many benches along the way. Hikers will learn about how to harvest and identify a variety of in season wild...
Free with Park Fee
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A tiny seed holds a big story! Create your own mini greenhouse and take home a growing science experiment. Watch closely as roots, stems, and leaves appear and discover the fascinating journey from seed to plant. Special thanks to ACE for sponsoring this program! Ages 6 - 12
Free with Admission
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