Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 25-28. The City Nature Challenge is a global competition between cities to document biodiversity in regions around the world, taking place April 25-28. Ranger Nikki will...
Take a guided stroll to learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz River. Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
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...
Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents this FREE family-friendly festival in appreciation of our amazing butterflies. Enjoy a special butterfly release at noon, children’s crafts, games, face painting, fun tattoos, ASU’s Insect Lab, and free butterfly-themed gifts while supplies last. Enjoy music from Aaron White – Native American Grammy Award Winning flutist. Have your photo taken with...
Join Ranger Nikki to learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge April 25-28 and how your input can help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table to help you become a Citizen Scientist by joining the global City Nature Challenge taking place April 25-28 and help Team Phoenix log the most...
What’s a Bioblitz? A Bioblitz is an event at which a group of volunteers get together to find and identify as many different native plants and animals as possible in a given area. Visit the Zoo’s pollinator garden on Sunday, April 27th anytime between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to learn how YOU can participate in a...
Join Ranger Derik after your morning hikes in the park and learn about the many animals that call the Estrella Mountains home. A Discovery station will be set up in the Nature Center with animal pellets, live insects, live arachnids, snake skins, and other artifacts found in and around the park. If the snakes in...
Learn about insects as local author, Roberta Gibson, reads her nonfiction picture book, How To Build an Insect. Then, build an insect model of your own using common craft materials. Age at least 6 yrs but less than 9 yrs
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,...
Join the Tempe Park Rangers for a demonstration and discussion about spring in the desert. They will bring a few desert friends for you to meet, and create a flower craft to take home.