Highlands Center for Natural History: Wednesday Wanderings
Guided Nature Walks Walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. Meet in front of the main building by the bronze sculpture.
Guided Nature Walks Walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. Meet in front of the main building by the bronze sculpture.
Review different types of animal teeth and create your own animal puppet in the Art Studio!
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
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...
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...
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...
View majestic desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles, and a host of other wildlife, waterfowl, and birds from aboard the Dolly. You'll take an unforgettable "Mark Twain" voyage, while you relax and admire the breathtaking scenery. Following the voyage enjoy an independent dinner at a local restaurant. Transportation included. Meet at bus in Tumbleweed Multipurpose Field...
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...
What is a pollinator and why are they important to us? Take a close look at the parts of a flower and discuss how, with the help of pollinators, plants create fruits and seeds. Then reinforce our reliance on the work of bees and other pollinators by 'feasting' on our imaginary pollinator-provided picnic. Presented by...
Splash into the incredible world of the Pacific Humpback Whale. Discover the world of these gentle mammals as you learn about their behaviors, environment, and life cycle. Venture outside to create a life-size whale drawing using sidewalk chalk! Age at least 9 yrs but less than 15 yrs
Antarctica’s name alone conjures imagery of the harshest environment on Earth, but it is more than its monochromatic color scheme of snow and ice. Meet the many species of penguins that waddle and swim through the freezing water, along with an abundance of other life, on a journey south with quantitative ecologist Heather Lynch. ...