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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecology Hike Sweetwater Preserve

Sweetwater Preserve 4001 N. Tortolita Rd., Tucson

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore Sweetwater Preserve at the eastern edge of the Tucson Mountains. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking...

$5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

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

Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.5-mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life.   Enjoy the sights and sounds of the desert on this informative morning hike, revealing a side of desert life you may be surprised to learn. This is a moderately-rated hike at round trip 2.5 miles on gravelly...

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Bats & Spiders! Family Storytime

Yavapai County Free Library District - Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley

Are you looking for an engaging activity that the whole family will enjoy? Head to the library for an interactive family storytime where children of all ages and abilities learn and interact with one another. Ms. Ryanne, from the Prescott Valley Parks & Recreation Department, will be joining us for a fun-filled, informative hour all...

Free

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

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Eric for a moderate hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way!  Join Ranger Eric on a 3.4-mile roundtrip hike up the Yavapai Point Trail and back, where we will be able to take in stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and Lake Pleasant, as well as talk...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

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

The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures with sharp stingers or biters! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter.   It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will shed some...

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, 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...

Free – $25