National Park Service: The GIANT Cactus (East District)
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...
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Events for November 17, 2023
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
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National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk — Verkamp’s Visitor Center
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
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National Park Service: Investigation of the 1000 Year Old Rock Art! (West District)
Become a Rock Art Detective and investigate the who, when, and how mysteries of the 1000 year old Hohokam Petroglyphs. -Meet at Signal Hill at 10:15 a.m. Plan for 20 minutes of...
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National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
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Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Glorious Winter Gardens
Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today’s topic is Glorious Winter Gardens. How do you cold proof...
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National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...
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National Parks Service: Look Out! It’s a Jumping Cholla!
If you have wanted to learn how far a jumping cholla can fly or if you have another question with respect to the seven various cholla species in Saguaro National...
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Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Glorious Winter Gardens
Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today’s topic is Glorious Winter Gardens. How do you cold proof...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station Aquatic Life
Ranger Shaun has found some microscopes and is sampling Palm Lake! Come have a look at what sort of things might be swimming around in there. Learn about aquatic life...
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Pinal County Library District: AZCL Hydroponics & Meditation
Join Ms. Jasmine every 3rd Friday of the month at 02:00pm. Learn through Hydroponic activities and explore art of mindfulness with mediation. LIMITED AVAILABILITY REGISTRATION REQUIRED To promote Health...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric on National Take-a-Hike Day for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 3.5 miles roundtrip on...
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National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Come 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...
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