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Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more!

Free with Admission

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Family Hike (Session 1 )

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, slow-paced walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert.   Explore the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Nikki and learn about some of the plants and...

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Family Hike (Session 2)

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, slow-paced walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert.   Explore the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Nikki and learn about some of the plants and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Palms

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

Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them inside the Visitor Center.   Join Ranger Eric to learn about...

Free with Park Fee

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: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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)

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...