Events are not individually listed here so please see below:
Clay Target Center Events:
http://www.azgfd.gov/ctc2/events.html
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Events:
http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/basf_events.shtml
Time:
10:00am-11:00am
Description:
The Phoenix Zoo will bring its exciting “Zoo To You” program to Chandler’s EEC! Live animals from the Phoenix Zoo will be on display and zoo staff will deliver a presentation to engage audiences about the wonders of our earth and the animals with whom we share it.
Ages: 4+ yrs (under 4 are free)
Cost: $6 (resident) / $8 (non-resident) Pre-registration required; Parents must also register and pay.
Location: City of Chandler Environmental Education Center (NE corner of Lindsay Rd and Chandler Heights Rd), 480-782-2890. Visit www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis for more information.
Description:
Tortoise Adoption Day is hosted by the Phoenix Herpetological Society, and provides a wealth of information on caring for captive desert tortoises for those whose application has been approved, and are ready to adopt a desert tortoise in the greater Phoenix area.
For information, please visit www.phoenixherp.com or call (602) 550-7029.
Time:
4:00pm
Description:
You’d be amazed to find out what some animals eat! Explore animal by examining replicas of animal jaws and dissecting real owl pellets. Program is designed for children over 7 years old and their parents.
Ages: 7+ yrs
Cost: $8 per child (resident) / $10 (non-resident Pre-registration required.
Location: City of Chandler Environmental Education Center (NE corner of Lindsay Rd and Chandler Heights Rd), 480-782-2890. Visit www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis for more information.
Time:
9:00am-12:00pm
Description:
What: Local naturalist Jeff Babson will lead a 2 to 3 mile easy hike through Honeybee Canyon in the Tortolita Mountains. He will identify local butterflies along the way and discuss their ecology and life histories. Reservations required. Fee $10.
Date: Friday, October 23
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Where: 13880 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd.., Oro Valley
Cost/Age: $10, ages 12 and up
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Time:
10:00am-11:00am
Description:
What: Listening to stories is a wonderful way for children to learn about the natural world around them. Join us for a story reading at the park, followed by a craft activity. This program is a partnership between Pima County Natural Resources and Tucson Audubon Society.
When: Friday, October 23
Time: 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road, Tucson
Cost/Ages: free, younger children and their parents
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Description:
Events are not individually listed here so please see below:
Clay Target Center Events:
http://www.azgfd.gov/ctc2/events.html
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Events:
http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/basf_events.shtml
Time:
9:00am-1:00pm
Description:
Every outdoor enthusiast should know how to find their way using just a map and compass. This class is perfect for hikers, campers, hunters, anglers, and anybody who loves to get outside! Takes place at the City of Chandler Environmental Education Center (www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis)
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Description:
What: Learn about the fascinating lives of bats while working as a team to net bat replicas, take measurements and look for other clues to identify the bats. Then the teams discuss the results and compare data from actual bat research in the Sonoran desert. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road, Tucson
Cost/Age: free, families with children ages 5-12
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required
Time:
2:00pm-3:30pm
Description:
What: As the world’s only flying mammals, bats eat tons of mosquitoes, some prey on scorpions, and others drink nectar. Bats play very important roles in the environment, but their lives are shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Activity is best suited for children ages 5-12 accompanied by adults.
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Branch Library, 3770 S. Mission Road, Tucson 85713
Cost/Age: free, ages 5-12 accompanied by adults
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
