Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila
Get up early and join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this vital desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a very...
Free with Park Fee
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Events for July 12, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Enjoy a guided nature hike along one of our trails...
Free with Park Fee
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center: Tour of the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill and the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center summer tour visits TOO-COOL University of Arizona (UA) environmental-science laboratories in Tucson – the Desert...
$28 – $35
National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro! (East District)
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
White Mountain Community Garden: Children’s Gardening Class – Weeding
We strive to create a fun, hands on experience for children to learn about organic gardening to encourage the love of gardening for years to come. Bring your gloves because...
Free
Yuma County Library District: Intro to Gardening
Ready to dig into gardening but don’t know where to start? Join us for Intro to Gardening, a beginner-friendly program that covers the basics of soil, plant care, and seasonal...
Free
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
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: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee