What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Birding on the back patio with park volunteers Jim and Judy, No Registration Required Join volunteers Jim and Judy on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identity the various birds at our bird feeders.  Then we will venture out on a short walk via a trail to see what else we...

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...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...

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 importance of math and science in diagnosing and treating...

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

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.

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

Practice sustainability and repurpose recycled materials into a birdfeeder to give the birds a snack to eat during the chillier months. Supplies are provided but limited. Registration required. Ages 5+.

Join us in hands-on learning the ins and outs of fishing at the Riparian Preserve! Registered participants will learn the essentials of fishing, from assembling a fishing pole to reeling in their best catch of the day. This class will guide participants through the foundational skills needed for day of fishing. Participants will learn about...

Some of natures most skilled hunters are birds. These predators rule the sky with cunning, agility, and tenacity. Learn about different hunting strategies, where birds of prey frequent, and how best to observe them.

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Look for desert and migratory birds around the lake with Ranger Eric!   Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in our respective vehicles a short distance up Desert Tortoise Rd. or Two Cow...

Join us to explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve! This trail leads through diverse Sonoran Desert habitats - from cholla fields to the riverbed of Cave Creek with towering cottonwoods. Length: 2.5 miles, some elevation gain, and uneven surfaces. Come prepared with water, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection. No restrooms available. Parking: If...

Come to the Mesa Express Library for a special visit from the Phoenix Zoo! Discover the amazing animals that call the desert home as zoo educators share fascinating facts and introduce you to a few animal ambassadors up close. Learn how these incredible creatures survive in our hot, dry environment and what makes them so...

We’ll meet in Marana at 7:30am and then head out to a number of birding hotspots in the area including the Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Stingray Drive), Hardin Road, Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, and a few other locations to be determined by the leader. The agricultural landscape can be great in the winter for Horned Lark,...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If you are a bird watcher you may hit...

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  

When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...

Spend the evening hiking through pristine desert under a blanket of stars with Ranger Derik.   The hike is rated as easy and will cover 3 miles, gaining 125 ft of elevation. Please note the trail can be sandy and loose in a few places. If mobility and balance is a challenge, hiking poles are strongly...

Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class leads participants through creating a stunning butterfly-themed masterpiece—no experience necessary! With all the materials provided, guests can simply relax, paint, and enjoy the artistic journey....

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway provides a stunning look at life in the waters of Western Australia. It reveals fascinating information about these whales — while underscoring how much we...

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway provides a stunning look at life in the waters of Western Australia. It reveals fascinating information about these whales — while underscoring how much we...

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...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the lush desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify...

Step into a tranquil morning at Butterfly Wonderland, where photographers (18+) can capture breathtaking images of butterflies, birds, and reptiles in their lush rainforest habitat. With special access before the doors open to the public, this rare opportunity offers perfect lighting and peaceful surroundings for stunning shots. Director of Animal Care & Entomologist Derek Kellogg...

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

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.

Join Ranger Shaun as we move along through the winter season towards Spring. The emergence of wildflowers will bring back an explosion of insects close behind!   Learn more about the greatest frenemies of all time! Plants and bugs! Thanks to this ages old power struggle life exists as we know it. The dance between plant and predator...

Some reptiles and arthropods in the Sonoran Desert use venom or other poisons to defend themselves or subdue their prey. Learn how to recognize these animals that bite and sting and the effect of their venom. Join us on an easy 1.5 hour walk. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water...

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

Join Ranger Shaun for a midday desert jaunt! Come see the beauty of the desert on a Ranger guided hike!   Enjoy a trek through the desert! Come along and learn about some of the local flora and fauna and their unique adaptations to life here in the Sonoran Desert. Be on the lookout for critters as...

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway provides a stunning look at life in the waters of Western Australia. It reveals fascinating information about these whales — while underscoring how much we...

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway provides a stunning look at life in the waters of Western Australia. It reveals fascinating information about these whales — while underscoring how much we...

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway provides a stunning look at life in the waters of Western Australia. It reveals fascinating information about these whales — while underscoring how much we...

When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions!   Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours full moon walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...

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...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...

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.

Get an introduction to the plants, animals and history of our beautiful Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Nikki.  Are you new to Arizona or a longtime resident looking to learn about the unique environment you pass by every day? Ranger Nikki will lead this “walk n’ talk” to observe birds, insects, mammals, trees,...

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

Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki.  Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Cave Creek Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use visual...

Grab your grownup and join the Tempe Park Rangers for a discussion and demonstration about animals and nature! Live animals are frequently included.

When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...