Monsoon season has the power to transform the Sonoran Desert! The hot, dry desert suddenly springs to life after intense thunderstorms. At Monsoon Magic, you’ll learn meteorology and see the...
Walk to Support the Wildlife Ranger Challenge! The Wildlife Rangers Challenge, powered by Tusk.org supports front-line rangers across Africa by raising vital funds for conservation efforts and awareness of the important work rangers do to protect Africa’s biodiversity. On September 21, over 100 ranger teams spanning the African continent will unite to compete in a half...
When 8 – 9:30 a.m., Sept. 21, 2024 Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located at the Boathouse at the base of the hill.
Savor a serene hour, capturing the beauty of butterflies, birds, or reptiles through the camera lens. Join Butterfly Wonderland for an exclusive opportunity as Director of Animal Care & Entomologist Derek Kellogg stands ready to address inquiries about butterflies, plants, and the captivating rainforest ecosystem. At the same time, participants capture compelling images of one...
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...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Maricopa County Parks could use your help with the fall butterfly count. Please email Juanita Armstrong (Juanita.Armstrong at Maricopa.Gov) for more information or to find the county park closest to you!
September is Parks for Pollinators month and we are celebrating here at the Riparian Preserve! Join us for this one-day workshop focused on the critters that pollinate the plants of the Southwest. You will play fun games, do crafts, make a visit to our pollinator demonstration garden, and even take home a plant for your...
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 Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Solve the mystery of wildlife skulls! Park Rangers will show you how different skull characteristics can give you clues to identify bones left behind. Designed for kids and teens ages 6-16 Register each kid to reserve materials.
Study earthquakes and make your own fault map, play 'giant jenga' with water conservation tips, make a prehistoric game and identify artifacts, and create pictographs to take home at the 2024 Snook's Science in the Park! Have you ever looked at live native Arizona insects or interacted with a live raptor? The fun is endless...
Join historian Roy May and ecologist/photographer John Vankat on a hike to Little Spring, one of the most historically significant sites in this region, where, in 1889, a group of scientists developed an ecological framework whose core elements are still applied today throughout western North America. LOCATION USGS Flagstaff Science Campus - Shoemaker Building EVENT...
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). No ticket or registration required.
The Fire Ecology Learning Lab (FELL) is a place-based fire ecology education tool. In this interactive workshop the FELL will provide hands on activities to help kids explore the importance of fire in our ecosystems. Activities will include live fire to explain the part of fire triangles and look at fuel properties in our region....
After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music, Food Truck, Keeper Talks, Animal Feedings and some Fun activities!
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on a walk through the beautiful desert night to see and hear some of them while learning about the diversity of these flying mammals. Boldly go where the...
Catch a glimpse of elk, coyotes, prairie dogs and hawks foraging at sunset. Wildlife experts will explain how they live. After dark, use the spotting scopes to see some visible planets and galaxies. Hot cocoa and spotting scopes provided! Bring warm layers, a chair, and binoculars if you have them. LOCATION Rogers Lake County Natural...
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, centipedes and more. The route is an...