Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some are available to borrow from the front desk of the Visitor Center. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy footwear and sun...
Each Fall Crooked Tree Golf Course closes to golfers to reseed the course. We have used this opportunity for the past two years to bird the golfer free course. These walks have been popular and productive, so this year we are offering three walks for the first time. We have seen Clay Colored Sparrow(twice!), Prairie...
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.3 miles, Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours, Elevation gain: None; Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails with some uneven surfaces. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches and shade available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. Join Alex Patia on this inclusive outing that welcomes LGBTQIA+ birders, allies, and anyone...
Bats of the Desert Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by Graduate Research Assistant Mallory Davies (Lab Manager of The Stoner Lab, University of Arizona), then create your own paper bat mask with student researcher Byrdee Bidleman-Owens! All materials provided. All Ages
Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the...
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 learn: -General understanding of worm related operations at the Arizona Worm Farm -The benefits of vermicomposting -How to set up a worm habitat You will...
Francesca Claverie, Native Plant Program Director for Borderland Restoration, will discuss native plant restoration efforts in the Sonoran Desert and the benefits these plants can have on pollinator species. This talk will take place during the Chandler Nature Center’s Dragonfly and Butterfly Bash. This series is also a part of the Borderlands Restorations plant sale delivery program. Order plants...
Each spider web is unique and beautiful! Join us as we create webbed plates and make our own one-of-a-kind designs. If you were a spider, what would you catch in your web? Ages 5 - 12
We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free....
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Come to Reid Park Zoo to learn all about tagging monarchs! Gail Morris from Southwest Monarch Study will share all you need to know to get involved in tagging monarchs in Arizona. Learn how to identify monarch butterflies from look-alikes, how to safely catch and handle them, where to attach the tags, and how to...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Discover the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs. Narrated by Chris Evans, this program showcases dogs trained in dangerous jobs, including water and avalanche rescue. Superpower dogs doing superhero jobs can get pretty busy, but if their schedules allow, some real-life dogs from the Prescott K-9 unit and...
Discover the fascinating world of bats with Arizona Bat Rescue. Learn about these amazing nighttime creatures and their important role in our world while meeting a live bat ambassador. Registration required. Please register each child and adult attending the program to ensure everyone has a seat. This program can accommodate a maximum of 60 total...
This walk will be led by Graduate Research Assistants Madilyne Von Rotz and Mallory Davies! Learn about the acoustic monitoring being conducted on Tumamoc and take an evening walk with the experts! Limited number of art giveaways!