This free event will begin at 9AM with a guided tour of the ruins at 10AM by retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist Scott Wood. Ancient Hohokam Indians fortified this hilltop during the late 1000’s, building massive walls of stone around its upper levels. As many as 100 people may have occupied its 40 masonry rooms [...]
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms [...]
Desert Foothills Land Trust is excited to present our Spring 2025 Focus on the Foothills Field Course! Join DFLT staff, volunteers, and conservation field professionals for a unique, on-the-land learning opportunity. Join botanist extraordinaire Steve Jones to learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home, the extreme adaptations they must endure [...]
Join Boyce Thompson Arboretum for another great Homeschool Day! Homeschool families will learn about the wonderfully diverse cactus through STEAM-centered activities and games throughout the Arboretum. Activities: Plant a saguaro (take-home activity) Cactus scavenger hunt Learn from the experts from Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society And more! Pre-registration required.
Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
Join us as we take in the sights from the summit of Lone Mountain. This property is privately owned and protected by a conservation easement. It is not open to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to visit this beautiful preserve! This 2 mile hike is moderately difficult with several hundred feet of [...]
Join us every Thursday for nature-based science and art activities at the Nature Center! For elementary kids aged 6-11. Parent or Guardian must attend.
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