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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’' steep walls tell a story that goes back millennia.

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2019 Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast

Apr 26 - Sep 27

2019 Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast

Visit SABO's most recent study site on the San Pedro River at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast. Capture rates and species diversity can vary dramatically through the season, but up to 30 hummingbirds of 7 species may be banded in a 2-hour session.

Hereford, AZ

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast

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2019 July Hummingbird Banding Sessions at San Pedro House

May 3 - Sep 28

2019 July Hummingbird Banding Sessions at San Pedro House

Up to ten species of hummingbirds use the San Pedro River as a freeway between tropical winter retreats and northern nesting grounds, get a close-up look as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, measure, and release them as part of long-term studies of this internationally important migration route.

Sierra Vista, AZ

San Pedro House

Free
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Geology Tour

May 25 - May 25

Geology Tour

Learn about rocks and volcanic formations along our main trail with geologist Scott McFadden as your guide for a tour that compresses almost two billion years of geologic history into just over one educational hour.

Superior, AZ

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

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Edible & Medicinal Plants - May 2019

May 26 - May 26

Edible & Medicinal Plants - May 2019

Dave Morris shares his botanical trove of Sonoran Desert knowledge (liberally sprinkled with excruciating puns and jokes). You'll see jojoba, creosote, and other plants while Dave explains their medicinal and edible uses.

Superior, AZ

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

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Annual Walk for the Woods on National Trails Day

Jun 1 - Jun 1

Annual Walk for the Woods on National Trails Day

Fun hikes of varying length, nature walk, and bike ride to benefit the Nature Center and Woodland Lake Park. Food, music, presentations, and prizes. Fun for the entire family!

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

White Mountain Nature Center

Free
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2019 Cool Summer Nights at the Desert Museum: Dino Night

Jun 1 - Jun 1

2019 Cool Summer Nights at the Desert Museum: Dino Night

Look for Museum Docents around the grounds interpreting live animals, celestial desert skies, fluorescent minerals, bats, kissing bugs, scorpions, rattlesnakes, and more!

Tucson, AZ

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

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