Biosphere 2 in Oracle, Arizona

Nature & Science

In Arizona, science and nature live together in perfect harmony. The stunning Sonoran Desert—the only natural home of the saguaro cactus—is also home to the scientific marvel that is Biosphere 2. The gorgeous red rocks of Sedona are rich in geological interest. And the Grand Canyon’s steep walls tell a story that goes back millennia.

Celebrate the meeting of brains and beauty with events around the state.

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Sep 21 - Sep 23

4th Annual Flagstaff Star Party

Telescope viewing, night-sky orientations, and presentations about the stars and night skies in the First International Dark-Sky City.

Buffalo Park, AZ

Sep 22 - Oct 1

2017 Flagstaff Festival of Science

The 10-day event also will offer more than 90 FREE activities including the Flagstaff Star Party, Science in the Park, SCI Talks, guided hikes into the forest and open houses at research stations and museums.

Flagstaff, AZ

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Annual Back West Celebration of Stone Balancing

Instructors will teach participants the art form of stone balancing as well as how to photograph these fleeting natural creations. The dynamic, hands-on presentation will leave participants eager to create their own unique balances and capture the moment with a photograph before the work of art falls and becomes a part of the landscape again.

Flagstaff, AZ

Coconino Center for the Arts

Sep 24 - Sep 24

Desert Museum's Annual Plant Sale

Arrive early for the best selection of more than 250 different species of plants. Not only will guests enjoy shopping a variety of unusual and beautiful selections, they will leave with an understanding of why the plants they purchase are significant to pollinators and people.

Tucson, AZ

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Sep 30 - Sep 30

29th Annual Verde River Day

Develop awareness of the importance of the Verde River, 40+ environmental exhibits, hands-on activities, live entertainment, sand castle building, animals, canoe rides, nature hikes, fish the lagoon, nature walks.

Cottonwood, AZ

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Sep 30 - Nov 19

2017 Fall Butterfly Exhibit

Mighty monarch butterflies return on Sept. 30, and they are bringing friends! The exhibit invites visitors to take a closer look at the insects that care for and protect our desert environment. From pollinators to predators, insects have amazing powers and play a variety of roles in the desert. Become a plant protector to support and help protect beneficial insects and pollinators.

Phoenix, AZ

Desert Botanical Garden

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