Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike
Ranger Nikki will lead you on a moderate terrain hike to look for saguaros, cholla and barrel cacti along with a variety of animals such as birds, lizards, deer and...
Free with Park Fee
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Events for December 9, 2023
Watershed Management Group: River Run Network Restoration Workshop – Tanque Verde Arundo Removal
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 remove...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Phainopepla and Mistletoe at Gateway Trailhead
Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the mutualistic relationship between this species of silky flycatcher and hemiparasite. During the winter months, the Sonoran Desert is...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Ride Lifecycle and Oddities of the Saguaro at Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Join us on this ride to see some of the magnificent saguaros only found in the Sonoran Desert. We will have a guest presenter discuss the lifecycle of the giant...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Join Ranger Shaun as he walks along the 2-mile Wild Burro Trail. The trail is beautiful this time of year as it passes through various micro-climates created by the various...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Discovery Stations
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
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Effects of Geology on Local Ecology Educational Hike at Gateway Trailhead
This hike will provide an overview of the geology of the area and a discussion about how geology – topography, rock type, soil, etc. – affects local ecology. Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1.7 miles Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our...
Free
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...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Climate Change Conversations – Common Sense Cactus Conservation in the 21st Century
Cacti are one of the most endangered groups of organisms on the planet, besieged by poaching, habitat destruction, and climate change. Properly conserving our prickly friends in this changing world requires a paradigm shift in the way we view conservation, as well as increased collaboration between stakeholders from all levels of society. Hear from Michiel...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Master Gardeners Series – Family Event Seed Ball Craft
Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for this fun activity where you will shape soil and seeds into a protective “mudball” that will slowly break down and disperse seeds for spring. Your take-home seed ball will be made with seeds that are appropriate for our low desert gardens and yards. You will also receive...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour
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
Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Growing Great Tomatoes
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 pick fresh, ripe tomatoes from your most successful garden ever. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Free
The Urban Farm: Intro To Permaculture Webinar
Join us for an introduction to the world and language of Permaculture. Click HERE to register Greg Peterson, Don Titmus and Janis Norton will co-host this class designed to help explain some...
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Edible & Medicinal Plant Tour
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal...
Free with Admission
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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 Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
Free – $12
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Steve on an easy 1.5 mile hike on the Merkle Trail as we discuss the landscape around us—what makes the Sonoran Desert unique? How tall do Saguaro cacti get? How many species of rattlesnake live in Arizona? Get answers to all these questions and more as we take in the scenery and sunset....
Free with Park Fee