Arizona Game and Fish: Foraging – Mushroom Hunt
For the past several years, AZ BHA has hosted a mushroom hunting event near Flagstaff on National Forest land. As long as the monsoon rains come, we will be holding...
Free
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Botany
Events for August 9, 2025
Arizona Worm Farm: Monsoon Gardening – Nightshades (Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants)
Learn what and how to grow in our "rainy" season as well as the basics of how to make the switch from summer to fall gardens. Along with a brain full of useful advice, you'll also go home with four monsoon-ready starts, a half-gallon of worm castings, and a half-price gallon of vermicompost tea.
$25
The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
Free with Admission
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: Annual Open House
Free
Arizona Mushroom Society: 2025 Annual Group Foray – Pinetop and Alpine Area (AM Foray)
Five groups this morning! Group 1: This is an opportunity to participate in a foray that includes a 1-2 mile hike over off-trail mountainous terrain. You will be meeting up...
$20
Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Fruits of the Desert
Learn about the 15 native cactus, trees and shrubs that produce fruit throughout the year. Learn when to harvest and how to process and eat these fruits. Enjoy samples of edible plants foraged from the desert and take home recipes. Instructed by Peggy Sue Creekmore (Sorensen). Garden admission included with class purchase.
$39.95
Museum of Northern Arizona: Moore Medicinal Garden Tour
Step through the gate and discover a hidden gem at the Museum of Northern Arizona—the Moore Medicinal Garden. Tucked between MNA’s administration and anthropology buildings on the east side of...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Container Gardening with Arborist Jonathan Manning
Join Certified Arborist Jonathan Manning as he discusses the best plants and techniques for container gardening in the valley.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch n’ Learn – Cactus Chronicles: The Saguaro
Discover the fascinating world of the saguaro cactus at this presentation-style program with Ranger Jacque! Join us for an hour-long presentation exploring the iconic saguaro cactus, a symbol of the...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Mushroom Society: 2025 Annual Foray Workshop – Dyeing with Fungi
Workshop led by Elissa Callen, which will get you direct hands on experience and detailed knowledge on the use of fungi for pigments and dye. Elissa Callen will be joining us...
$30
White Mountain Nature Center: Foraging for Mushrooms & Edible Plants
Rick Gagnon presents edible plants around the area and tips on mushroom foraging. Samples included! Members are free! Non-members are $5 per adult. Children 12 and under are free!
Free – $5
Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Cool Summer Nights – Singing with Saguaros
Howl and boogie with the Desert Museum Family Band! Join education specialists Michelle Miner and Kyleigh Sacco — plus special guests like Mr. Nature, Syndenn Sweet, and Eli Beren — in...
Free with Admission
Arizona Mushroom Society: 2025 Annual Group Foray – Keynote Presentation
We are excited to host fellow mycophile Dr. Gordon Walker, Author of the recently published Dr. Fun Guy's Passport to Kingdom Fungi, and also known on social media as the joyful, toadstool tapping...
Free