This summer we celebrate 25 years of Nature Camp with a theme grounded in curiosity, connection, and discovery. Each week invites campers to explore the natural world through time: learning...
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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 seasons,...
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...
Calling all Garden Guardians! This week, campers become protectors of the Arboretum as they uncover the hidden world of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. Through daily garden explorations, active games, and hands-on projects like building bee hotels, kids learn how pollinators help plants grow and why they need our help. Campers will...
Walk with a park ranger along our paved walking path as the park comes alive around you, where rustling trees and blooming wildflowers frame glimpses of the parks remarkable wildlife. You're likely to see a squadron of javelina, multiple bird species, our group of Coues white tailed deer, and possibly a curious band of coatimundi. ...
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...
Travel back in time and build your own prehistoric world! Use real plants, moss, rocks, and miniature dinosaurs and fossils to create a living terrarium straight out of the age of giants. Whether you make a lush dino habitat or an ancient excavation site, this hands-on craft is perfect for teens who love history, nature, and...
Hike through lush Sonoran Desert and along washes as you learn about the plants, animals and rich history of Spur Cross Conservation Area with Ranger Derik. The hike will cover...