Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran...
Join us for an uplifting walk guided by a butterfly expert, and marvel at our resident butterflies’ intricate beauty and divine grace. Blessed with abundant vegetation and life-giving waterways, the Arboretum is a sacred haven for these winged wonders, especially in the transformative seasons of Spring, late Summer, and early Fall. Walks are subject to...
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The monthly speaker series hosts guest lecturers from the Chandler Nature Center, with coffee and refreshments provided. Explore the history of the Apache Trout, from their exploitation...
Finding safe and reliable care for your pets can be a daunting task. Prepare your child to be the best sitter in the neighborhood. Students will be taught how to provide unique, specialized care for pets from basic first aid/CPR, feeding, medicating, outside and inside play and safety. Students will receive a class certificate upon...
Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
With over 50 years of experience in beekeeping and several degrees between them, Bruce and Nancy Steele will talk about everything from what it's like to be a beekeeper in southern California to the importance of our imperiled native pollinators. You'll take away a greater appreciation for the importance of the relationships between birds and bees (and...