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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cacti and Critters Hike

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look to observe birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles starting their day and learn about saguaros, cholla, prickly pear and more. The...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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

Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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

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...

$5 – $7

Pima County Public Library: Nature Art – Clay Creations

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

The Pima County Environmental Education Program's Melissa Mundt will host an activity full of art and nature!  Learn about Sonoran desert plants & animals using different materials, including clay, to capture your...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Eric for a moderate hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way!   Join Ranger Eric on a 3.4-mile roundtrip hike up the Yavapai...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: All About Saguaros

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Learn about the fascinating life cycle of the saguaro cactus, from tiny and vulnerable seed to many-armed giant and the spiny, flowering, fruiting habitat-providing stages in-between. The class includes a...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join an interpretive volunteer outside near the restrooms for a short walk around the Red Hills Visitor Center to learn about several plants that grow here in the Sonoran Desert and some...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Desert Blooms in a Pot

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

Gardening in containers provides many benefits to desert gardeners.  Containers reduce back and knee strain, keep critters at bay, and provide beautiful accents in our gardens.  This is a basic...

Free

National Park Service: Canyon Connections Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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: Ranger Talk! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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

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...