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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike

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

Website short description: Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park in search of Cacti and other native Sonoran Desert plants.   The hike is rated as easy, covering 1.2 miles and gaining 218ft of elevation. Expect some sections of the trail to be rocky and loose. Hiking poles and boots are strongly encouraged....

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wildflower Display

Yavapai County Free Library District - Community Library Sedona 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and begin to BLOOM with knowledge yourself! This amazing indoor display is presented by Sedona Public Library volunteers with permission of the Coconino National Forest.

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

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

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Free with Admission

The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour

Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St., Tucson

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Sonoran Desert Cacti

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Stop by the Nature Center and learn about cacti with Ranger Derik.   A table will be set up with cactus-related artifacts from across the park system as well as cactus field guides to identify what you have found in the park. A ranger will be available to answer questions and to help you learn how...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...

Free with Park Fee