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Tucson Bird Alliance: Sweetwater Wetlands with Alex Patia

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in...

Free – $5

Tucson Bird Alliance: Sweetwater Wetlands with Luke Safford

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group. Leader: Luke...

Free – $5

Friends of the San Pedro River: San Pedro Bird Walk

San Pedro House 9800 Highway 90, Sierra Vista

The San Pedro River is considered one of the largest and most critical avian migratory corridors remaining in the western United States. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds, and provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 species of migratory and wintering birds. Novice...

Free

City of Chandler: Lower Salt River Rafting

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Drift into the beauty of the Sonoran Desert on a gentle guided rafting adventure along the scenic Lower Salt River. Relax as expert guides lead you through calm waters, where...

$166 – $225

City of Buckeye: Kids Hike

Skyline Regional Park 2600 N. Watson Rd., Buckeye

Love hiking? Got kids? Take them on a 1-mile guided hiking adventure for a great way to get them connected to the outdoors. We'll play hiking activities and go over basic Sonoran Desert facts. An adult must accompany each child. Bring extra water, sun protection, and wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7 - 13

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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....

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

$15

Water Use It Wisely: Glendale – Earth-friendly Desert Gardening

Glendale Adult Center 5970 W. Brown St., Glendale

Work with the forces of nature to create an attractive, wildlife-friendly garden built to thrive in our desert climate. Learn about the importance of proper plant selection, water, mulch, maintenance...

Free

The University of Arizona: Tumamoc Talks – Ephemeral jewels: hydrology, ecology, and trails connecting the tinajas of the Pinacate

Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory 1675 W Anklam Rd., Tucson

For vast portions of the western Sonoran Desert, tinajas provide the only available surface water for humans and wildlife. These bedrock-bound stream pools may hold water for weeks to over a year after significant rainfall events, but their hydroperiods (cycles of wetting and drying) vary across tinajas. Since 2019, we have studied dozens of tinajas...

Free

Tempe Public Library: Crafts of Kindness

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Join us Wednesday evenings in October for a craft using recycled materials.   This week we'll be making bee houses and watering stations for our pollinating friends. Feel free to...

Free

Mesa Arts Center: National Geographic Live – Wild Oceans, Wild Earth: Fangs & Fins

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

Join her deepness Sylvia Earle and National Geographic Photographer Steve Winter, as they explore how to protect the nature world from two extremes: from the unseen depths to our own backyards. Join Sylvia on a journey into the deep sea, and discover how each of us plays a part in protecting the unseen migrations of...

$42 – $67.50