Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon! Here, we’ll watch for hummingbirds, migrating orioles, and an abundance of other species....

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Make a beeline for this class buzzing with creativity. Investigate the tiny world of bugs and plants through handmade creations in clay. Participants will learn how to turn pinch pots, slabs and coils into creative creepy-crawly keepsakes. All supplies, including clay, are provided. Participants must be picked up inside at the end of class. Parents...

By focusing on imagery of animals, participants will create furry, spikey or scaly art to be printed on a variety of surfaces. Relief printing embraces texture and the balance of positive and negative space by carving into linoleum blocks to be printed with velvety inks. All required materials provided. Participants provide own aprons, if desired....

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to pet our friendly gopher snake, learn about the unique characteristics of...

Join Dr. Jonathan Parrott, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, to learn about the fascinating world of forensic entomology — the use of insects in solving crimes! Discover how tiny clues left by insects can offer big insights to crime scene investigators and scientists. Dr. Parrott will also share innovative research from Arizona State University, showing...

Make a beeline for this class buzzing with creativity. Investigate the tiny world of bugs and plants through handmade creations in clay. Participants will learn how to turn pinch pots, slabs and coils into creative creepy-crawly keepsakes. All materials, including clay, are provided. Adult participation is required. Up to two registered children per adult. All children...

Come learn small steps to transform your outdoor spaces for wildlife and create a joyful refuge at home. Danielle Carlock, founder of the Native Seed Library will be presenting. Offered in partnership with the South Mountain Community College.

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Join Tucson Bird Alliance for a garden bird walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits and winding trails with many typical birds of the Sonoran Desert and its suburban habitats. Hummingbirds, in particular, flock to the gardens to enjoy the abundance of flowers....

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. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.

A late morning walk and talk about the interconnectedness of desert wildlife with Ranger Shaun.   Come alone for a walk through the desert as we have a look at various plants (and hopefully animals) and discuss their many roles on the grand stage of the desert's ecosystem. How each plays a small (or large) part...

Come make a spooky spider with us to get head for spooky season! We will count the legs and eyes we have on our spider and sing a song about spiders!   FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to meet our snakes and welcome our brand new gila monster, learn...

Come make a spooky spider with us to get head for spooky season! We will count the legs and eyes we have on our spider and sing a song about spiders!   FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Discover the pristine waters and picturesque views of Veterans Oasis Park as you learn to fish with the best of them. Focusing on mechanics, baiting and casting a line, this introductory class offers a unique angler experience. Fishing licenses are required for anglers ages 10 and up. Fishing rods and bait are provided.

Make a beeline for this class buzzing with creativity. Investigate the tiny world of bugs and plants through handmade creations in clay. Participants will learn how to turn pinch pots, slabs and coils into creative creepy-crawly keepsakes. All materials, including clay, provided. Youth participants must be picked up inside at the end of class. Parents...

Homeschool students can join Ranger Nikki to learn how to identify common desert birds and their homes with an indoor classroom discussion and an outdoor birdwatching walk. Fall weather is a great time to get outside and enjoy observing our feathered friends. Ranger Nikki will introduce students to some common bird species that can be...

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Dive into the majestic world of the green sea turtles. Gain an understanding of their behaviors, life cycle, environment, and the importance of preserving our oceans. Take home a turtle teaching kit to share your knowledge with family and friends. Age at least 7 yrs but less than 13 yrs

Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting a program on Wildlife Damage Control, in partnership with Yavapai County Master Gardeners on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:45PM. Join us for an engaging presentation on Wildlife Damage Control, where you'll gain a better understanding of the wildlife around you and how to live in...

Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition....

Join us for Homeschool Day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and dive into the science of food chains and food webs by finding out what different animals ate for dinner! Through hands on activities, guided walks, and interactive lessons, learners will discover how energy flows through ecosystems. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to dissect a real...

These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities, and a simple craft. The activities are based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Advance Registration Required. This Month’s Topic: Slithery, Skittery, Scaly Who’s...

Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike along the Wild Burro Trail, where we’ll explore the desert and uncover some of the hidden mysteries of the Sonoran landscape — including the chance to spot wild burros!   Take a scenic 3-mile hike with Ranger Jacque on the Wild Burro Trail. As we walk, we’ll uncover some...

Explore the world of pumpkins and bats through engaging activities that spark imagination and learning. Perfect for young minds ready to discover and create! Join us for STEAM Jr. every fourth Friday and discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. This program is appropriate for ages 2 – 5...

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!  Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to meet our snake, Gila monster, and tortoise, and explore the important...

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk    ...

Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition....

Lights. Bugs. Theater!   What now? Ranger Shaun is hosting another bug theater at the Cave Creek Amphitheater! October's cooling temperatures and earlier sunsets mean more dark but less optimal conditions for many of our desert dwelling insects and arachnids. "Less optimal" doesn't mean "unlivable" or even "unusable" though! Let's see what we can draw out...

Looking for a new fun and affordable date night activity? Look no further! Join the Riparian Preserve staff for a unique hiking experience, exploring the riparian preserve after dark. During this roughly one-mile guided hike you will learn about desert nocturnal animals like scorpions, owls, bats and other creatures of the night. Please wear closed toed...

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! 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...

Rio Vista Park is one of two Natural Resource Parks within the City of Tucson. Nearly 80% of the park is undeveloped with open scrub the predominant vegetation, as well as some densely vegetated areas. The remainder is recreation area. The entire park has opportunities for seeing a variety of birds, from hawks, to flycatchers,...

Celebrate Birdability Week with us on a welcoming and inclusive bird walk at Ft. Lowell Park! This beautiful urban park offers paved pathways, accessible restrooms, and excellent opportunities to enjoy birds up close—making it a perfect location for birders of all abilities. As we explore the park’s pond, mature trees, and grassy open spaces, we’ll look for year-round...

We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to just beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and look for some local specialties like the Gilded Flicker and Black-throated Sparrow. Driving directions: From Tangerine Rd. and Rancho Vistoso Blvd., go north for...

Join us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, raptors, and snakes have evolved to hunt, and how their prey—such as deer and rodents—have adapted to survive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Restrooms and water at...

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve.   Learn about the plants and animals of the preserve’s riparian and desert areas on a 3-mile guided walk with Ranger Nikki. The route follows the easy terrain of Palm Loop, Mesquite Meander, Lion’s and River Ramble Trails...

Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze BooZone Concession Animal feedings October 25 & 26, 2025 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission.

For a Ghoulishly good time, join us for this fun FREE event at Pinnacle Peak Park for a Pre-Halloween Skele-bration! Age group and family costume contests with gift card prizes, Creepy Crawlers, Scary Skulls, Spooky Skeletons, Frightful Flyers and Icky Insect Nature Stations plus a Halloween craft table. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Bring the wilderness to life through your art in this outdoor-inspired class. Practice working from nature-themed references, from diverse animals to lush plant life throughout the world. Sharpen your drawing skills with expert guidance. All materials provided.   Ages 11 - 17 Oct 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Sat 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM...

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...

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. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.

A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...

This presentation will provide the beginning beekeeper with some basic skills to assist in overwintering the beehive and improve the chances for the colonies' survival through the cold months. We will cover the essential steps of preparing the hives for winter considering warmth, ventilation, food, and predator/pest avoidance. Keep your Bees buzzing! This event presented...

Come see the glory of an Arizona Sunset in our least developed park!   Spur Cross Ranch, by design, remains the county's least developed park in order to offer a glimpse into the beauty of Arizona's wildlands fairly close to the urban heart of its largest city. This time of year, sunset occurs conveniently early in...

Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition....

Feeling brave? Now that the sun's gone, the critters will be up to the last of their business for the day. The desert tends to get pretty busy in the dark. Wanna see?   Join Ranger Shaun for a foray into the desert darkness! While the creeping chill of winter has started to slow things down,...

This will be a "moderate" difficulty-level two mile hike through the Papago Preserve. The ranger guiding the hike will teach you about flora, fauna, and geological features of the southwest desert. The hike will start at 8:00am on Sunday, October 26th. Come prepared with weather-appropriate clothing, plenty of water, and closed-toe shoes. Parking/meeting note: We will...

This Nature Conservancy property and trail system provides access to a mixed habitat of primarily riparian area, with a free-flowing creek as a boundary. Woodland areas of Fremont cottonwood, ash, and netleaf hackberry alternate with grassland areas, mesquite bosque, and wetland portions. This diverse habitat provides the opportunity to search for a wide variety of...

Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze BooZone Concession Animal feedings October 25 & 26, 2025 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission.

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. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.

A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition....