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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Learn all about the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn all about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert! We will hike about 3 miles roundtrip on the Wind Cave Trail, up and back from the geologic feature of the same...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

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

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Jacque.   Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. The route will be on Waterfall Trail; this will be...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Start your day enjoying the beauty around you with Ranger Olivia on this morning nature hike!  Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along parts of three popular trails, San Tan, Stargazer, and Moonlight, for a 2.5 mile hike with mostly smooth terrain and some slightly uneven parts. This is a chance to connect with nature...

Free with Park Fee

City of Peoria: Hound HIke [#95341]

Looking for a paw-some outdoor adventure? Join a Park Ranger on a guided 2 mile hike with your four-legged friend and discover the beauty of local plants and animals! Don't fur-get to wear closed-toed shoes and bring water for both you and your pet. Let's paws and take in nature's wonders together! Ages 6+ Location:...

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....

$20 – $25

Phoenix Public Library: All About Honey Bees

Phoenix Public Library - Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Glendale

Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them.  She will also have live honey bees in an...

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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...

Free – $10

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina State Park Nature Program

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...

Free with Park Fee

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: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at San Tan’s Nature Center!   This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at San Tan such as, snakes, scorpion, Chuckwallas, and even a Gila Monster! At this program you will get...

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: All About Honey Bees

Phoenix Public Library - Century Library 1750 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix

Interested in learning about honey bees?  Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them.  She will also have live honey bees in an...

Free