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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Nikki to learn about a variety of plant life in our fascinating Sonoran Desert.   Learn about diverse desert plant life on a hike with Ranger Nikki. We will see cacti, trees, perennial shrubs and annual plants and discuss their life cycles and survival strategies. The route uses trails in the lower areas of...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Plants Hike

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

Spend the afternoon hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard.  Participants will hike...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Gardens of Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. Designed for ages 12 and up.

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discover the Lake Boat Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Available on Fridays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. through March 23,...

$5 – $7

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystems Walk

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

Come along with Ranger Shaun for a walk and talk around the preserve to learn about the riparian ecosystem and some of the plants and animals found here. You might even get to see a few.   Both these trails are rated easy with a total distance of approximately 1 mile combined. While the terrain is...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling display of luminarias will wow you! Experience a holiday light show unlike any other in southern Arizona! Designed by nationally known public garden landscape architect Tres...