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Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new...

Free with Admission

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: The World of Arthropods – Educational Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale

The World of Arthropods at Gateway Trailhead Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning–there are more species of Arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us on an easy 2 hour walk to discover the fascinating and diverse world of Arthropods and their role in the ecology of the...

Free

Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding Historic Canoa Ranch with Rob Rutledge

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Join us for a morning of birding at the beautiful and historic Canoa Ranch Conservation Park, a premier birding hotspot in southern Arizona. This lush oasis along the Santa Cruz River features ponds, mesquite bosque, and open grasslands that attract a wide variety of species year-round. Expect to see waterfowl, raptors, and desert favorites such as...

Free – $5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station: Bugs and More!

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

Come chat with Ranger Nikki and learn about cool critters with an exoskeleton, aka arthropods! Are you creeped out by creepy crawlers? Find out what makes them so special, why they are important in the ecosystem and see preserved (and even live) specimens. From delicate butterflies to hairy tarantulas to armored palo verde beetles, use...

Free with Park Fee