Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem on this guided walk with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of...
Free with Park Fee
7 events found.
Botany
Events for January 29, 2026
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
Desert Foothills Land Trust: Guided Hike at Jewel of the Creek Preserve
Join us to explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve! This trail leads through diverse Sonoran Desert habitats - from cholla fields to the riverbed of Cave Creek with towering cottonwoods. Length: 2.5 miles, some elevation gain, and uneven surfaces. Come prepared with water, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection. No restrooms available. Parking: If...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ecology
Join Ranger Shaun as we move along through the winter season towards Spring. The emergence of wildflowers will bring back an explosion of insects close behind! Learn more about the greatest frenemies of all time! Plants and bugs! Thanks to this ages old power struggle life exists as we know it. The dance between plant and predator...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Surfaces – Educational Walk
What really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant – are lichen, desert varnish, and soil crust. These organisms actually have much in...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Explore your Maricopa County Parks Trails!
Learn about what each of the Maricopa County Parks have to offer at this table display with Ranger Eric. Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery,...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystem Hike
Join Ranger Shaun for a midday desert jaunt! Come see the beauty of the desert on a Ranger guided hike! Enjoy a trek through the desert! Come along and learn about some of the local flora and fauna and their unique adaptations to life here in the Sonoran Desert. Be on the lookout for critters as...
Free with Park Fee