Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystem Hike
Join Ranger Shaun for a morning hike! If we’re quick, maybe we can beat the heat! Hike Slate trail early in hopes of catching of glimpse of some cool wildlife...
Free with Park Fee
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Zoology
Events for August 30, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active...
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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic
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...
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The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art
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...
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Arizona Worm Farm: In-Garden Worm Composting
Worms reduce, reuse, recycle and you can too! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in your garden or Raised Bed. What you’ll...
$65
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures
Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Drop on by for this unstructured, informal come-and-go...
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National Park Service: Patio Chat
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.
Free with Park Fee
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: ZooLittles Preschool Program
COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting...
$18 – $20
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures
he desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert...
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National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk
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...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors,...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about and meet San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal...
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National Park Service: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Arizona’s Wildcats! (West District)
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger!
Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come meet Ranger Kevin...
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Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Cool Summer Nights – Desert Trails
Tonight’s Activities Signature Drink — Desert Elixir Throughout the Night Look for Museum Docents around the grounds interpreting celestial desert skies, fluorescent minerals, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions, rattlesnakes, and more!...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: All Abilities Sunset Stroll
Join Ranger Jacque on this barrier-free nature walk. This approachable walk is on a 0.8 mile loop on barrier-free gravel terrain with little elevation gain. We go at a comfortable,...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
Fancy a late summer night desert stroll? Ranger Shaun’s headed out tonight! Come take in the desert air and stroll. Soak up some of the fading evening heat and look...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night walk
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...
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