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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy walk. We will meet at the Nature Center and check...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Bird Alliance: Sabino Canyon Field Trip

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson

We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee or pass required. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes always recommended. Beginning birders welcome. Leaders are...

Free – $5

City of Chandler: Verde Canyon Railroad Field Trip

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Experience wonders aboard the luxurious Verde Canyon Railroad. During this four-hour narrated ride, learn about the local history, culture, and charm of iconic landscapes, including rare high-desert riparian habitats, red-rock buttes, and ancient ruins. The excursion stops for lunch and dinner; meals are at your own expense. Activity level: easy. Meet at bus in Chandler...

$194 – $262

Verde Canyon Railraod: Raptors and Reptiles at the Depot with Liberty Wildlife

Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! Several days each month prior to the train ride, hawks, owls, eagles and other Raptors at the Depot are crowd pleasers thanks to the educational efforts of Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. As breathtaking as it is to...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike a 2.6-mile loop of the Baseline Trail. The trails...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk    ...

Free – $27

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Desert! Sunset Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Embark on a scenic 3.6-mile hike with Ranger Jacque, traversing from Frog Tanks to the Beardsley Trailhead at a leisurely pace. This moderate hike features approximately 300 feet of elevation change and rocky terrain, offering stunning views as the sun begins to set, creating beautiful golden hour light over the desert. Along the way, you'll...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...

Free