Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wild Burro Morning Hike
Come with Ranger Shaun for a morning stroll and see if we can find a burro (or a burrow, who’s picky?) along the Wild Burro Trail! There are tons of...
Free with Park Fee
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Botany
Events for September 4, 2025
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Magnified Garden
Examine a variety of seeds up close to see how no 2 seeds are alike! You’ll also compare and contrast the details of color, weight, texture, and size. You can even take a closer look at flowers, leaves, soil, and more, all from The Children’s Garden!
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 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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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
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: Ecosystem Hike
Join Ranger Shaun for a walk and talk up Yavapai Point trail to see a great view of the Lake and learn about the ecology of the park. Lake Pleasant is a big park. While it may not be Lake Superior, it’s no puddle either. It can be tough to appreciate how big it really...
Free with Park Fee