Learn how to make a healing and aromatic salve from the Creosote plant, hailed as the ""medicine cabinet of the desert"". You'll go home with several tins of balm, perfect for those always on the go or even holiday stocking stuffers. Ages 13+
Hit the (paved) trail with your little one and experience what nature has to offer. Discover plants and animals, and make new friends in the desert together. Each session starts with a nature-themed book, followed by a short hike and finishes with sensory exploration. Enrollment required for child only. Ages 0 - 1.5
The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a way to release the stress of modern life by spending time in nature and connecting with the environment. Join a certified nature therapy guide, on a peaceful 2.5-hour guided “desert bathing” walk throughout Veterans Oasis Park. Pause, observe, reflect, and deepen your connection to the environment....
It's gonna be snow-tastic! Learn, jump, and play your way into the coldest winters in Chandler. Make your own snow while experimenting with snowflake crystals and instant snow. Ages 8 - 12
Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in the season. Transportation and entrance fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water,...
Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in the season. Transportation and entrance fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water,...