Desert Foothills Land Trust: Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve
Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that serves as home for many bird species. This...
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Events for December 16, 2024
National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert!
Free with Park Fee
City of Chandler: Senior Gardening is Therapeutic [#2SC001]
Thyme to see what’s blooming. Feel the soil and test out your green thumb while learning about the benefits of gardening. Plant a seed; you never know what will grow....
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Holidays in the Sonoran
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about some of the festive plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert, and how our critters survive the cold. Get in the Holiday spirit by...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Exploring the Sonoran Desert (East District)
Join a ranger for a hike in the heart of the cactus forest that travels 2 - 4 miles to learn about the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Water and...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour
Free with general admission. 10am and 11am tours Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from...
Free with Admission
National Park Service: Come Gawk at the Garden (West District)
Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Free with...
Free with Park Fee
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...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Canyon Connections Ranger Talk
Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Join a ranger for a 20-30 minute stroll through the cactus garden to learn about the Saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger Talk! (West District)
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...
Free with Park Fee
The Urban Farm: Intro to Permaculture Webinar
Greg Peterson, Don Titmus and Janis Norton will co-host this class designed to help explain some of the new terms and concepts that are the foundation of permaculture. What is...
Free