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Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Sunrise Hike

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Get outside this summer with our staff on a family friendly educational hike! On this sunrise hike, learn about our unique collection plants, Sonoran Desert ecology, and meet our resident...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

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

Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds.   Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder,...

Free with Park Fee

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...

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! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...

Free – $5

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Family Storytime

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Beginning Birding

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

Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric. C  Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center back patio to watch birds around the feeders and...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: Moth vs Butterfly

Phoenix Public Library - Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Glendale

Do butterflies really come out of cocoons? Learn more about the differences between Butterflies and Moths from your local Park Ranger during Monarch Awareness month this September. Put your skills to the test, get quizzed on what you’ve learned, highest score wins a prize!

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask A Ranger!

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin!   Come to the patio of the Nature Center and say hello to Ranger Kevin from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions, or let’s just talk. We’ll also have a table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Reptile Walk

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

Learn about reptiles and amphibians on this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric to go herping (looking for reptiles and amphibians) on this a short hike of part...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Bat Walk

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson

Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...

$15