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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Statehood Day Hike

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

Hike with Ranger Nikki to give some Valentine’s love to Arizona on Statehood Day and learn about our beautiful Sonoran Desert.  Learn about some of the plants and animals in our desert on a hike with Ranger Nikki. Depending on winter rains, there may be signs of sprouting wildflowers that give a preview of things...

Free with Park Fee

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

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discover the Lake Boat Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

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,...

$5 – $7

Pima County Public Library: Fundamentals of Wildlife Drawing

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

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...

Free

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Creepy Crawlies

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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...

Free with Admission

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: Aquatic Life of the Hassayampa River

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Stop by the nature center in the afternoon and discover the amazing tiny worlds that can be found in Sonoran Desert waterways with Ranger Derik. Several microscopes will be set up in the exhibit hall with samples taken from local waterways within the park to look at the microscopic and macroscopic animals that live in...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

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  

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Hike

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Explore the park with Ranger Derik as the sun sets and the nocturnal creatures come out.    This hike will cover sections of Palm Lake, River Ramble and Lykes Lookout trails, totaling 2 miles. The hike is rated as moderate only due to the 90ft elevation gain to the top of the lookout, but if you...

Free with Park Fee

OdySea Aquarium: CraySea in Love

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

Reel in the ultimate date night with your perfect ‘catch’ this Valentine’s Day at OdySea Aquarium’s CraySEA in Love! This enchanting evening of underwater amour includes a romantic dinner and an unforgettable Aquarium experience for just $89.95 per person! Don’t let this deal swim away—it’s shrimply perfect! Reserve your tickets today! Tickets for this 21+...

$44.95 – $89.95