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.

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Jun 23 - Jun 23

Feathers and Nests 2018

Get your flock to the Nature Center to look at how birds fly and engineer their nests. Join in on an easy walk to check out our new Nest Box Trail.

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

White Mountain Nature Center

Jun 23 - Jun 23

2018 Butterfly Walk - June 23

A walking tour to see, photograph and learn about colorful species ranging from Empress Leilia to Queen, Spring Azure and more. These leisurely, slow-paced guided tours proceed along paths that are wheelchair-accessible, exploring our Hummingbird-Butterfly Garden, Demonstration Garden and Children's Garden collections. ASU researcher Ron Rutowski, President of the Central Arizona Butterfly Association, guides.

Superior, AZ

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Jun 24 - Jun 24

Sacred Scarlets Demonstrations - June

Sacred Scarlets presents lectures and demonstrations featuring a young, beautiful captive-bred scarlet macaw. These lectures and demonstrations address conservation as well as the scarlet macaw’s fascinating history in American Southwest culture. 928-

Clarkdale, AZ

Tuzigoot National Monument

Jun 30 - Jun 30

Wonderful Wetlands

Discover the importance of wetlands to wildlife (and people), the impact of invasive species, and enjoy our annual search for water critters at the Big Springs pond. Be ready to get wet!

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

White Mountain Nature Center

Jul 4 - Jul 4

Raptors on the Rails with Liberty Wildlife - July 4

An eagle in flight is breathtaking, a face-to-face encounter with a raptor is also an astounding event, Scottsdale's Liberty Wildlife shares the majesty of a rescued bald eagle with visitors at the depot and on the train on select days, the only train who has an Eagle riding once a month, Sonora LOVES riding the train, everyone has the opportunity for personal interaction.

Clarkdale, AZ

Verde Canyon Railroad

Jul 7 - Jul 7

Patriotic Celebration of our National Bird

AZ Game and Fish presentation plus dedication of our new Pavilion – a Boy Scout’s Eagle Project plus Bar-B-Q lunch to follow with live music by Mountain Saddle Band. Tickets help support Walking Down Ranch veterans’ transitional housing program and the White Mountain Nature Center.

Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

White Mountain Nature Center

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