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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy-to-moderate terrain hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote. The route uses Verde, Chuparosa and North...

Free with Park Fee

Desert Botanical Garden: Discovery Stations

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Stop by one of our many Discovery Stations, and participate in hands-on activities with volunteers to learn about the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. Free with Admission

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plants Talk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Winter is coming and the temperatures have already been dropping. How do desert plants deal with all the different weather they see? Ranger Shaun is here to answer some questions...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

Arizona Worm Farm: Grow Bag Gardening

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Learn how to successfully utilize grow bags to grow potatoes! In this hands-on class you will get a chance to fill and plant your own grow bags to take home....

$50

Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden’s living collection with plants...

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...

Free – $12

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Growing Great Tomatoes

Pima County Public Library - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

Yes, tomatoes do grow here in the desert. With the right techniques, you can grow many wonderful varieties. Learn the tricks of the trade from Master Gardeners so that you, too, can...

Free