Stop by the San Tan Nature Center to learn about their captive animal ambassadors, including snakes and lizards, during this drop-in education session hosted by Ranger Nikki. Stop by the Nature Center anytime between 10:00 and 11:00am to visit with Ranger Nikki and learn about San Tan’s permitted animal ambassadors. Meet Wally the Chuckwalla, Cleo...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join Ranger Steve in the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your questions answered! Get hands on and hold items like snake skins, rattles, and even skeletons! MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No...
Get creative! Spend an evening at Butterfly Wonderland with friends or a significant other at Butterfly Wonderland and learn to paint a beautiful butterfly masterpiece in this fun and interactive class led by artist Judith Nunez. Class held in the Café. Limited to 20 people. Pre-registration required. Register via EventBrite here or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206....
Preceding the W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation, this performance—inspired by de-extinction science and the work of keynote speaker Beth Shapiro, Ph.D.—will feature waltzing mammoths and pirouetting black-footed ferrets. Tickets are required. The ballet, performed by NAU Community Music and Dance Academy, will not be live-streamed. Reservation Part of the Flagstaff...
Our Scorpion walks are an opportunity to learn about native scorpions in their desert home. We will likely encounter several species of scorpion and have an opportunity to watch them exploring and hunting. Park Rangers will lead and assist with finding the scorpions. The hike is for nature appreciation and education. We will be...
Another exciting episode of Ranger Shaun’s BUG THEATER! Returning to the Area 3 Ramadas, the allure of the stage! Bug Theater is back, join Ranger Shaun once again for a trip to the world of the tiny and mighty. Bring your magnifying glasses and come on down for another night of insect capture and ID!...