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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Hike – Butterflies & Blooms

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

Join Ranger Jacque for a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.   Ranger Jacque will lead you on a hike to look for blooms, butterflies and other pollinators and plants! Color identification brochures provided. Discover how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how...

Free with Park Fee

Reid Park Zoo: Senior Celebration 2025

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Guests ages 62 old and up will receive $5 admission for Reid Park Zoo’s Senior Celebration, Friday March 21. From 9 a.m. to noon experience special animal encounters, take part...

$5.00

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystem Hike – Wild Burro

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

Ranger Shaun is on the hunt for Season’s Firsts. Care to join? Grab a camera!   The weather is shifting back towards 11 on the SUMMER dial. Spring is here and heat is coming. With it, ALL THE CRITTERS! Ranger Shaun is out looking for his Season’s Firsts for 2025. Come stroll Wild Burro trail for a...

Free with Park Fee

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: Nature Stories – Desert Friends

Pima County Public Library - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson

Who are the creatures in your neighborhood? Learn about the diversity of animals that share our Sonoran Desert home, their adaptations to desert life, and the role each plays in a healthy desert ecosystem. Presented by the Pima County Conservation, Lands & Resources Department

Free

OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving

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

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...

$139.90 – $149.90

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,...

Free – $25

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Beneficial Insects

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

Ladybugs are iconic, but they are just one piece of the vibrant tapestry of beneficial insects that grace Tucson gardens.  From parasitic wasps to hoverflies, there is a fascinating world...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

oin Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert.   This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger...

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...

Free

Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Brushstrokes Painting Class

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class...

$15 – $30

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee