Tucson Bird Alliance: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Field Trip
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead Oro Valley
Free – $5
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Monday, November 3, 2025
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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November 4, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Field Trip
Tucson Bird Alliance: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Field Trip
We will partially walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve. While the number of bird species doesn’t usually exceed 25, they are plentiful. Driving directions: From Dove Mountain Road, take Tangerine Rd. east for 7 miles, turn left (north) on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.,...
Free – $5
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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November 5, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Danny Lopez Park Field Trip
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November 5, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding – Agua Caliente Park
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November 5, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
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November 5, 2025 -Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
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November 5, 2025 -Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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November 5, 2025 -Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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November 5, 2025 -Glendale Public Library: STEAM Kids Club – Feathered Friends
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November 5, 2025 -Maricopa County Library District: Discovering the Sonoran Desert with Ranger John
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November 5, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Adventures in Birding – Winter Birding in Southeastern Arizona
Tucson Bird Alliance: Danny Lopez Park Field Trip
When you combine two lakes, native flora, and large trees you are in for a great day of birding. Come join fellow birders as we explore this westside hotspot known for its waterfowl, raptors, desert favorites plus the chance for some rarities and migrant visitors. This park sports a list of nearly 250 species, so...
Free – $5
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding – Agua Caliente Park
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take Tanque Verde Road east past Houghton Road to Soldiers Trail Road. Turn left...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
It’s 100 miles in 100 days season here at Maricopa County Parks, so join the fun and come out for a strenuous, 5.5-mile hike on the Slate and surrounding trails. Trails are rated moderately difficult, so expect loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. We’ll pass through some of the finest Sonoran Desert scenery around, all the...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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.
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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
$15.00
Glendale Public Library: STEAM Kids Club – Feathered Friends
Fly into fun at the STEAM Kids Club, where children ages 6-11 will discover the different types of bird feathers and their unique purposes. They’ll then get creative by crafting their own peacock or turkey, decorating it with bright and colorful paper feathers. *Space is limited to the first 15 children.
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Discovering the Sonoran Desert with Ranger John
Explore the unique beauty and biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert in this one-hour presentation. Learn what defines a desert and discover the incredible plants and animals from lowland scrub to mountain peaks that make this desert their home. Registration opens on 10/15 @ 9am.
Free
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Adventures in Birding – Winter Birding in Southeastern Arizona
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly exploration of birds, birding, and ornithology.
Free
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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November 6, 2025 -City of Chandler: Hypnotic Hummingbirds
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November 6, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
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November 6, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Maeveen Behan Nature Trek
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November 6, 2025 -Glendale Public Library: Pollinator Gardening
City of Chandler: Hypnotic Hummingbirds
Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and the richest hummingbird diversity in the nation, it’s easy to see why Arizona is a mecca for both songbirds and birders alike. Explore Phoenix’s vast habitats alongside a birding professional to discover 13 hypnotic species. You’ll learn to how this avian family lives and tips to identify area species.
$8 – $11
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Maeveen Behan Nature Trek
Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth, largely level with some areas with gentle grades. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of...
$5.00
Glendale Public Library: Pollinator Gardening
Pollinators are vital to our food production! Creating pollinator-friendly spaces has become increasingly popular as their habitats come under threat due to urban development. Find out how you can invite pollinators and other beneficial wildlife to your garden from Master Gardener and Landscaper, George Reconco with Native Landscape & Garden. Register here.
Free
Friday, November 7, 2025
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November 7, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecology Hike – Enchanted Hills
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November 7, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Sabino Canyon Field Trip
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November 7, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
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November 7, 2025 -City of Chandler: Verde Canyon Railroad Field Trip
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November 7, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
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November 7, 2025 -Verde Canyon Railraod: Raptors and Reptiles at the Depot with Liberty Wildlife
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November 7, 2025 -Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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November 7, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Desert! Sunset Hike
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November 7, 2025 -Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecology Hike – Enchanted Hills
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Enchanted Hills Trails Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking...
$5.00
Tucson Bird Alliance: Sabino Canyon Field Trip
We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee or pass required. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes always recommended. Beginning birders welcome. Leaders are...
Free – $5
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy walk. We will meet at the Nature Center and check out the nearby feeders and vegetation, before going over to the tree plantings around the turf area. If time allows, we may check out a...
Free with Park Fee
City of Chandler: Verde Canyon Railroad Field Trip
Experience wonders aboard the luxurious Verde Canyon Railroad. During this four-hour narrated ride, learn about the local history, culture, and charm of iconic landscapes, including rare high-desert riparian habitats, red-rock buttes, and ancient ruins. The excursion stops for lunch and dinner; meals are at your own expense. Activity level: easy. Meet at bus in Chandler...
$194 – $262
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike a 2.6-mile loop of the Baseline Trail. The trails are moderate, with occasional inclines and rocky, uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy footwear and sun protection, carry ample water, electrolytes, and snacks. Restrooms and a water...
Free with Park Fee
Verde Canyon Railraod: Raptors and Reptiles at the Depot with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! Several days each month prior to the train ride, hawks, owls, eagles and other Raptors at the Depot are crowd pleasers thanks to the educational efforts of Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. As breathtaking as it is to...
Free with Admission
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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 ...
Free – $27
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Desert! Sunset Hike
Embark on a scenic 3.6-mile hike with Ranger Jacque, traversing from Frog Tanks to the Beardsley Trailhead at a leisurely pace. This moderate hike features approximately 300 feet of elevation change and rocky terrain, offering stunning views as the sun begins to set, creating beautiful golden hour light over the desert. Along the way, you'll...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States
Free
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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November 8, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk with Tom Locascio
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November 8, 2025 -City of Tempe: BARK Ranger
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November 8, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ride with a Ranger!
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November 8, 2025 -McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Walk Like a Tortoise – Educational Walk
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November 8, 2025 -Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper
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November 8, 2025 -Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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November 8, 2025 -Pima County Public Library: All About Rabbits with Live Rabbits!
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November 8, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
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November 8, 2025 -McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology is Ecology’s Destiny
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk with Tom Locascio
Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio, a member of the Audubon Society and the Sun City Birding club, for a guided bird walk followed by an informational program about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park in the park nature center classroom after the walk. Please call nature center to reserve a spot. 602-506-9580. Limit...
Free with Park Fee
City of Tempe: BARK Ranger
Become a BARK Ranger in Tempe! Love the outdoors and your dog? Join Tempe’s BARK Ranger program! Help protect our parks and trails by following the B.A.R.K. principles: Bag your pet’s waste Always leash your dog Respect wildlife Know where you can go Get cool swag, training tips, and become a community ambassador for responsible...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ride with a Ranger!
If you like to mountain bike but don’t want to go alone, or if you’re looking for a long yet leisurely ride on some spectacular desert trails, this program is for you! We will be pedaling the entirety of the Pemberton trail, which will take us on a 15.3-mile loop around the entire park. Trail...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Walk Like a Tortoise – Educational Walk
Walk Like a Tortoise Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Join us as we learn about and look for signs of the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. This leisurely walk of less than 1 mile on the Jane Rau Trail will give us plenty of time to tell stories about the tortoise. We will talk about their...
Free
Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper
Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper. Travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s kitchen to learn what the animals at the Zoo eat and watch a training demonstration with an animal ambassador. Creating an enrichment puzzle for an animal and visiting the...
$20 – $25
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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.
Free – $10
Pima County Public Library: All About Rabbits with Live Rabbits!
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience. This program is suggested for kiddos 6-years-old and up. Children 5-years-old and younger welcome with close adult supervision.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric on this guided hike to learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike on a 1.9-mile loop of the Ford Canyon and Ironwood Trails starting from the Area 9 Ford Canyon Trailhead. The trail is rated as moderate with some occasionally rocky, sandy, or uneven surfaces....
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology is Ecology’s Destiny
When most people think of an ecosystem, they think of the relationship between plants and animals in an area. But the most fundamental ecological relationship is between the environment and everything that lives there. Every environment presents challenges and opportunities that anything that lives there successfully must have adapted to overcome and take advantage of,...
Free
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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November 9, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
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November 9, 2025 -Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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November 9, 2025 -Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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November 9, 2025 -Verde Canyon Railraod: Raptors and Reptiles at the Depot with Liberty Wildlife
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November 9, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – 100 Miles of Smiles: Desert Hiking with Your Dog
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November 9, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Hiking with Dogs
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric for the 7.8-mile Malpais loop, one of the most scenic hikes in the Valley, which incorporates the Rock Peak Wash, Malpais, and San Tan Trails and travels below the long line of spectacular cliffs of the Malpais Hills. It is rated as moderate to difficult, but does not have much in the...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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.
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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
$15.00
Verde Canyon Railraod: Raptors and Reptiles at the Depot with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! Several days each month prior to the train ride, hawks, owls, eagles and other Raptors at the Depot are crowd pleasers thanks to the educational efforts of Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. As breathtaking as it is to...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – 100 Miles of Smiles: Desert Hiking with Your Dog
New to hiking with your pup? Drop by Ranger Jacque’s Discovery Station for helpful trail tips—like how to pack out dog waste minus the awkwardness and stink (hint: there are some surprisingly great hands-free options!), what gear is actually worth shelling out for, and what wildlife to watch out for to keep you and your...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Hiking with Dogs
Calling all dog lovers and their adventurous pups! Join Ranger Jacque for a wag-tastic time on the trails as we make new friends (both two-legged and four!) and explore Usery Park during the stunning golden hour. We'll hit the Lost Sheep trails for about 2 miles. Along the way, we'll chat about trail "petiquette" –...
Free with Park Fee