Are you curious about the outdoors, wildlife, and the heritage of trapping? Whether you’re brand new or already experienced, the Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp is the perfect chance for youth, families, and individuals to: 🌎 Learn about the legal & ethical management of predatory wildlife 🛠️ Gain hands-on trapping and outdoor skills 🎯 [...]
Celebrate our community’s deep connection to nature at Nature Fest PHX—a full day of discovery, inspiration, and family fun in the great outdoors! 🌿 What to Expect: 🐾 Interactive Exhibits – get hands-on with engaging displays that bring nature to life 👩🔬 Meet Local Experts – chat with biologists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts 🎨 Family-Friendly [...]
🌵 Desert Discovery Day – November 15, 2025 🌵 Join us for Desert Discovery Day on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek! This FREE family-friendly event, hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust, invites you to explore the Sonoran Desert ecosystem through: [...]
Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! This free monthly program invites youth and families to explore the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert through hands-on learning, creativity, and fun. Each month features a new theme, guest speaker, and art activity, making every session a fresh experience. 🌵 Theme: Ethnobotany of the [...]
Get ready to dig in and celebrate all things plants at Plant Stravaganza, a free, family-friendly community event held at the base of beautiful Tumamoc Hill! Meet local plant organizations, connect with plant experts, and learn more about the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert—and beyond. What’s Happening Stop by the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse to [...]
Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year, the Zoo offers camps just for families! Groups will bring and set up their own tents on the lawn outside of the Red Barn. These camps have prepared activities, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. All Night Camps include: Pizza dinner | Evening snack | Souvenir water bottle | Guided trail [...]
Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Every month brings a brand-new adventure with a fresh theme, a special guest speaker, and a hands-on art activity—all completely free! 🌞 Sonoran Desert Animal Painting Kids will enjoy a fun, bite-sized science talk with Robert Villa (Desert Laboratory & Tucson Herpetological Society), then dive into a [...]
We are thrilled to host the 28th Annual Hike for Hope! Your support helps us continue to provide pathways to self-sufficiency through quality employment and housing. The Worker helps guide and empower individuals to save for stable, market-rate housing while attending our critical life skills classes. Your support ensures participants receive the tools they need [...]
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