Celebrate one of Tucson’s most anticipated evenings at Reid Park Zoo, where an extraordinary night of dining, entertainment, and wildlife awaits under the stars. Indulge in exceptional cuisine from some of Tucson’s finest restaurants, enjoy handcrafted cocktails, meet remarkable animal ambassadors, and bid on exclusive auction experiences—all while making a meaningful difference for wildlife, conservation,...
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...
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...