Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on the park’s feathered residents, from desert dwellers to seasonal visitors. Please wear...
Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: About 1.3 miles. Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain: None. Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at the park’s entrance. Benches...
Join us for a relaxing morning at the Paton Center, featuring short, easy walks (less than a mile total) along trails like the Cuckoo Corridor and Gray Hawk Birding Trail....
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique, and about citizen...
Join us for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve! A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizens to work together to document the plants and animals present at one time in a given area. Local experts will be on site all morning to teach you about the incredible pollinators, and pollinator friendly...
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...
Enjoy a family-friendly morning of art and nature! Explore the acequias and create dragonfly art to take home. All materials provided, no experience needed, all ages welcome. This event is part of the Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival.
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, fertilizing, and companion planting. Plus! A focus on flowers and seed saving to attract pollinators season after season. Each registration includes: 4 seasonal plant starts, 1/2 gallon worm...
Take a guided walk with High Country Humane! Meet adoptable dogs while learning about canine behavior, enrichment, and the many health benefits of spending time outdoors with our furry friends!...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
Venture behind-the-scenes to meet one of the giant anteaters at Reid Park Zoo. Learn about their amazing adaptations, how we care for these unique animals at the Zoo, and how...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
Presented by the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Stop by for a humorously themed lecture about the natural and cultural history of coyotes in the Americas, their place in lore and literature, and some of the exciting things that set them apart as nature’s “tricksters.” This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Ages...
This is a humorously themed lecture about the natural and cultural history of coyotes in the Americas, their place in lore and literature, and some of the exciting things that set them apart as nature's "tricksters." Ages 13+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+...
Did you know that the horse's ancestors were as big as a fox? And that horses were extinct in North America 10,000 years ago? Participants will learn about how horses evolved over time, horse myths; watch a riding demonstration, and meet some horses up close. The event is outdoors, so wear shoes suitable for mud...
Biologists and transportation officials are working to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife. Find out how research is helping to make northern Arizona roadways safer while maintaining habitat connectivity. Ages 9+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Join Harmon Library to learn about what to plant in your home garden to attract monarch butterflies! Our expert from the Grant Park Community Garden will speak about his experience with monarch butterflies and the creation of Xavier's Butterfly Garden. He will also speak about how members of the community can have free space at...
A talk on wildlife drinkers and providing drinking water for wildlife in northern Arizona, and a visit to the new wildlife drinker installed at Fort Tuthill park. Reservation required. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Watercolor and the sea are natural partners, and in this class, we bring them together. We will explore a few sea creatures, like jellyfish and octopuses, and learn how to...
Join Ranger Kevin as we greet this year’s Harvest Moon. We’ll be setting out before sunset on an easy-moderate, 2.1 mile loop. We’ll stop somewhere near the middle of the hike to watch the full moon rise, and then make our way back under fading colors and twilight skies. All the while, we’ll keep our...
Join Ranger Eric for a full moon hike on the Cottonwood Trail while we also look for and learn about nocturnal wildlife of the Sonoran Desert, including scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other animals. We will likely see or hear wild burros (donkeys), or at least signs of them. The hike will be on easy...
Hike under the light of a full moon and learn about nighttime wildlife activity. Bring water, flashlight, and wear closed-toed shoes. Advance registration required and opens two weeks prior. Bring extra water and flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 6+
We’re setting up our version of the silver screen near the Nature Center tonight. Once it’s dark, we’ll turn on the spotlight and enjoy the show that unfolds, as all...
Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded Leopards, wolves, coyotes and much more by the light of the full moon. It's a howling good time! Don't forget to bring your flashlights, your...
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park. Bring your flashlight or UV light to hunt for fluorescent arachnids. Participants will meet at Red-tailed Hawk Pavilion. Parents will need to register and attend...