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...
The Babocomari River is a tributary of the San Pedro River, catching precipitation that falls on the Hauchuca Mountains, Canelo Hills and Mustang Mountains. The Babocomari River supports Cottonwood gallery forests, a riparian habitat consisting of Cottonwoods, Willows, Baccharis, occasional Ash trees and a panoply of understory forbs and shrubs. The Babocomari has been a...
Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Available on Fridays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. through March 23,...
Learn the essential techniques of wildlife drawing in graphite pencil. Train your eye to capture shape. Develop skills to create naturalistic subjects using strokes, darks, and lights. You will see a variety of creatures come to life on paper. Discover your artistic talent and have fun in this 4 week course! All materials will be provided. Registration...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
Sometimes scary, but always cool! – spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers,...
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 Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at Usery such as snakes, scorpion, tarantula, and even a tortoise! At this program you will get to ask questions,...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
Come to the first of the Winter Lecture Series and learn about the many wild critters that visit our local area. Presented by Randy Williams Would you believe there are over 40 different wild animals in the vicinity of Apache Junction? This talk displays full-screen award-winning pics and videos of these exciting and sometimes weird...
Explore reptile species with Sonoran Reptiles, learn safety tips and gain knowledge to identify local reptiles! Ages 6 - 12 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season...
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...