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Butterfly Wonderland: Waking Up with Butterflies

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Savor a serene hour, capturing the beauty of butterflies, birds, or reptiles through the camera lens. Join Butterfly Wonderland for an exclusive opportunity as Director of Animal Care & Entomologist Derek Kellogg stands ready to address inquiries about butterflies, plants, and the captivating rainforest ecosystem. At the same time, participants capture compelling images of one...

Free – $29.95

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Rattling on about Rattlers

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale

Learn about the species of rattlesnakes that live in the Sonoran Desert. Did you know? – That a rattlesnake can strike a distance of up to two-thirds of their body length? That they like to hide under bushes, rocks and debris that offer protection from predators? That they are an important part of the Preserve...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – Hassayampa

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly monitoring event to help determine population trends, species richness, and diversity within the county.  Attend the workshop and learn: Sulphur and Skipper Series identification And much more! To learn more...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – Spur Cross

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly monitoring event to help determine population trends, species richness, and diversity within the county. Attend the workshop and learn: Sulphur and Skipper Series identification And much more! To learn more...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – Usery

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly monitoring event to help determine population trends, species richness, and diversity within the county. Attend the workshop and learn: Sulphur and Skipper Series identification And much more! To learn more...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – White Tank

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly monitoring workshop and several Butterfly monitoring events to help determine population trends, species richness, and diversity within the county. Attend the workshop and learn: Sulphur and Skipper Series identification And...

Free with Park Fee

OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter

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

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...

$139.90 – $149.90

Mesa Public Library: Spring Equinox in the Monarch Garden

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Families are welcome at the Monarch Haven and Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library to celebrate the spring equinox. Southwest Monarch Study will share their expertise about monarch butterflies in Arizona. The library will also provide crafts for kids to enjoy. The spring equinox occurs when the sun crosses the equator line, heading north. This event marks...

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 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...

Free with Park Fee

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: 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

Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve: Desert Ecology Tour

Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve 3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix

Join us for a tour around the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to learn all about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert and how indigenous people have historically lived off the land for generations! 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

Free with Admission

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 in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

$139.90 – $149.90

OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter

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

Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $99.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8  ...

$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, 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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Living with Rattlesnakes

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Live Presentation by Rattlesnake Researcher Cale Morris Join us and learn more about Rattlesnake safety! Cale Morris, Venom Manager, and rattlesnake researcher, will be giving a presentation on how to live safely around rattlesnakes and other Arizona wildlife. PowerPoint presentation including -Rattlesnake Safety -Bite Procedures -Rattlesnake research with Fake Leg -Gila Monster and Scorpion Safety...

Free – $10