Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Join Ranger Jacque for a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Jacque will lead you on a hike to look for blooms, butterflies and other pollinators and plants! Color identification brochures provided. Discover how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how...
Guests ages 62 old and up will receive $5 admission for Reid Park Zoo’s Senior Celebration, Friday March 21. From 9 a.m. to noon experience special animal encounters, take part in a gardening clinic, and visit our information fair! At noon, join us for a spectacular concert by Arizona Opera in the Event Garden. Discount...
Transform any garden into a vibrant haven for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with a stunning selection of spring plants at Butterfly Wonderland’s Annual Spring Plant Sale. Choose from a variety of lush plants ranging from $15–$30 or make gardening effortless with a convenient “Grab & Go” Plant Kit—a curated 4-pack of 1-gallon host and nectar...
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...
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,...
Drop in at Ranger Jacque’s table to discover what butterflies and blooms grace the desert landscape this time of year, and how you can identify them and share your findings! ...
oin Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Metate trails. Trails are rated moderate, so expect stretches of loose rock, uneven terrain and...