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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert! Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife.   Enjoy a roughly 3-mile hike on the scenic Ford Canyon trail. Along the way, we’ll talk about the...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecology Hike

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Enchanted Hills Trails Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting...

$5

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system?  Come meet Ranger Kevin from 10:00am to...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Chasing Canoe Bugs across the South Pacific

Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library - East Flagstaff Community Library 3000 N. Fourth St. Suite 5, Flagstaff

Join Dr. Jut Wynne as he recounts his 1,800 nautical mile oceanic voyage, searching for canoe bugs on the open sea and multiple South Pacific islands.     🎉Part of...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas and other nocturnal critters. The route follows Butterfield Trail for an out-and-back easy to...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark desert adventure!   Explore the interesting Metate, Towhee, and parts of the Spur Cross trails in the dark with UV lights and flashlights while...

Free with Park Fee