The Sulphur Springs Valley south of Willcox entertains a number of winter visitors, not just thousands of Sandhill Cranes but also shorebirds and raptors. We’ll be driving around the fields and fallow areas looking in particular for Thick-billed Longspurs, Bendire’s Thrashers, perhaps even Mountain Plover. Bring water, snacks and lunch; scope would also be useful....
Come explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve, with a special focus on bird life. This preserve features lush riparian habitat that serves as home to many wildlife species. Beginning birders welcome. Length: 1 mile, no elevation gain, no elevation gain, but uneven and sandy surfaces, and possible stream crossing. Come prepared with...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Today's Activity: Polar Bear Play Put your balance and problem-solving skills to the test! Participants will design a creative way to keep a “penguin egg” safely perched on top of their feet—just like real penguin parents do. Then waddle across our course to see if your design can survive the journey! A fun, hands-on STEM...