Join Ranger Nikki on a 6-mile hike at sunrise to enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles as the sun rises and the day warms up. We might also see nocturnal creatures finishing their business and settling down to rest. The route follows Hedgehog, San...
Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet at the Nature Center first and check out the nearby vegetation for birds, before going over to the pollinator garden and fountain, followed by caravaning...
Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too. This hike will be about a 2-mile hike on a portion of the Beardsley trail. This trail is easy-moderate with mostly flat ground, but there are sections...
Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that calls this area...
Drop on by for this informal come-and-go style table, where you can have a look at some of the venomous creatures behind glass, examine some artifacts, and learn that maybe the desert isn’t nearly as scary as you thought! MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No registration required, just drop by between 10am-12pm! All Ages
Join us for a month-long learning adventure with CAMP INNOVATION: Homeschool Unit Study - Teen Dissections, specially designed for homeschool students in grades 7-12! Taking place every Thursday in October at Arizona Science Center, this hands-on program provides students in grades 7-12 with interactive, grade-level appropriate science experiences focused on how to properly dissect different...
Learn about the diversity, behavior, and ecology of snakes of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! We will also discuss safety around venomous snakes and Gila monsters, as well as...
Discover how to create a backyard oasis that draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and other local wildlife. Master Gardener, Jonathan Manning, will share practical tips on choosing the right plants, providing food and water sources, and designing your outdoor space to support a healthy and vibrant ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this...
Join educators and feathered ambassadors from the Arizona Raptor Center for a reading of “Knight Owl,” by Christopher Denise. After the read-aloud, stay and meet some live owls and learn how the author wove fact into fiction to share such a heartwarming story, linking why small but mighty owls are suited for the Knight Night...
In conjunction with Butterfly Wonderland’s Fall Plant Sale (October 9-11), guests are invited to a special class presented by Director of Education and Master Gardener Adriane Hopkins! Attendees will learn...
Arizona’s growing cities mean it is not uncommon to have an encounter with wildlife in your home, backyard or neighborhood. A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish will help...