Pima County Parks and Recreation: Big Wash Nature Trek
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated...
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Events for October 16, 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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Spend the morning hiking through cactus covered hills and learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Derik. The hike will cover 3 miles out and back along the State trail on relatively flat trail with a few short rocky sections. Hikers should bring 1-2 liters of water and come prepared for the...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila Hike
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 tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of desert life as we explore the riparian habitat...
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: Master Gardener – Fire-resistant Landscape Plants
Join us for a special event where beauty meets resilience. The Master Gardener will guide you through the principles of Firewise gardening - sharing expert tips on how to design...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! In this casual drop-in program,...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: El Mirage Garden Club
Join us for the second garden club event of the season! We'll be making our own DIY seed paper! Seed paper is an eco friendly way to recycle paper and...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Paper Project – The Forest Floor
Join us in the Children's Place as we paper to create an autumn forest floor. Create creatures, mushrooms, leaves, and plants, and together we'll create a seasonal scene to celebrate the cooler seasons. This program is designed for children and families, but all ages are welcome. Space is limited - first come, first served.
Free
Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: In The Garden – Overwintering Your Garden
Are you dreading the thought of preparing your garden for winter? Don’t know where to start? Come join us for an interactive presentation filled with information, suggestions and the motivation to get you on the right track for planning and preparing your garden for the winter months ahead. We’ll discuss the benefits of: Late fall...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Snowbird Gardening Success
Seasonal visitor or year-round resident, take notes with Angela Judd and make the most of fall and winter in Arizona. Learn which cool-season flowers, herbs, and veggies thrive here, and...
Free