The University of Arizona: Environment and Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) Tour
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2...
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Events for September 28, 2024
Town of Gilbert: Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve [#38134]
Join the Town of Gilbert this September for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve! A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizen scientist to work together to document the plants and animals present at one time in a given area. Experts from across Arizona will be on site to teach...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Petrified Forest National Park Open House
Petrified Forest is best known for its Triassic fossils. It's like having two parks in one, an ecosystem over 200 million years old with plants and animals now represented in the surreal landscape of the Painted Desert. There is also a living park with its own denizens adapted to a demanding environment. The Painted Desert...
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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 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
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Harrenburg Wash Tour
Join Natural Resource Manager, Geoffrey Gross, and Hydrologist, Alex Wood, on a tour of the Harrenburg Wash to learn about a project to enhance our local riparian habitat. The tour will provide information about the natural area and the restoration project. Participants will learn about the area's hydrology and history. LOCATION Harrenburg Wash Trailhead EVENT...
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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Verde River Day
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, located in Cottonwood, AZ, will celebrate its 35th annual Verde River Day on Sept. 28! Free entrance to all attending the event, and all of the activities are at no cost, thanks to the many exhibitors and sponsors. Verde River Day promotes preservation and care of the environment by showcasing informative exhibits...
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Pima County Public Library: Open Garden Hours at Valencia Library
Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome. No registration required
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Plant Identification: Trained Botanists vs. AI vs. DNA Barcoding
Join MNA botanists Kirstin Phillips and Jan Busco as they compare their own localized plant knowledge to the latest plant identification phone apps that use artificial intelligence. Bring a flowering native plant sample for the botanists to identify and compare to the results of AI phone apps. NAU Genetics Core Facilities Manager Jill Hager Cocking...
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Museum of Northern Arizona: Science Day & Open House
Spend the day at the Museum during this FREE Science Day in conjunction with the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Admission is free all day long. Join MNA botanists Kirstin Phillips and Jan Busco as they compare their own localized plant knowledge to the latest plant identification phone apps that use artificial intelligence. Bring a flowering...
Free