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 Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...
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 a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
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 seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration:...
Pollinators pop with many of the same colors as the flowers they call food. Explore the various colors and textures of bees using colored pencil techniques, including stippling, hatching, layering and grisaille. Use these techniques to achieve rich, luminous depth to your drawings. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art materials (Substitute as needed):...
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...
Learn about hedgehogs and hedgehog care in this interactive class. While these spikey critters make for a challenging pet, they have an undeniable charm! Participants will get the opportunity to handle two live hedgehogs, feed them mealworms, and participate in hedgehog themed arts and crafts. Recommended ages 6+.
Join a ranger for a Sunset Talk to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. Sunset Talks by park rangers take place at the Desert View Amphitheater at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a program with a beautiful sunset backdrop. The talks start an hour before sunset, and end with enough...
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and PHX Beer Co for "Rattlesnakes: Fact and Fiction," presented by Bryan Hughes, owner and founder of Rattlesnake Solutions, on Wednesday, August 27th from 6-8 PM at PHX Beer Co (8300 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale). This free, all-ages event offers a unique opportunity to get up close with live rattlesnakes while...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful sunset and enjoy desert views. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile walk on easy terrain among saguaros and other cacti as the sun sets on the horizon. We will also be looking and listening for signs of nocturnal critters becoming active, such as nighthawks,...