Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
This class will provide hands on training on how to trap gophers and use Birth Control for Rats and Mice. Our participants have NEVER failed to get a gopher in...
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...
From bears to bobcats, birds and bugs, wildlife photography is one of the most demanding yet rewarding disciplines in all photography. In this class, we cover all aspects of wildlife photography from photographic techniques to those all-important tricks and tips for capturing stunning images of animals in their natural habitat. Open to all camera types...
Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about some of the animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Have a picture of a critter, but don’t know what it is?...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this...
Join Ranger Jacque for a relaxed 2-mile hike through the stunning Sonoran Desert — discover its unique beauty and amazing wildlife. Take a 2-mile loop hike along the Metate and...
Bruce is one of the most popular speakers at the Nature Center with amazing photography of animals that he loves to share! Members and kids 12 and under are free!...
Come hang out with Ranger Jacque on a nighttime scorpion hunt! We’ll shine black lights on the trail to spot these glowing critters and dig into what makes them so...