Presentations & Workshops

Community Nature Study Series

3rd Wednesday of the month with exceptions- learn different facets of natural history in Arizona and sometimes beyond…..

Our Community Nature Study Series (CNSS) is one of our flagship Adult Programs brought to you in partnership with the Arizona Master Naturalists (AZMN) of the Central Highlands Chapter. Through this series, there is a wide range of enriching and enlightening subjects for the learner about the Central Highlands around us and sometimes beyond. No matter the topic, you will discover new and exciting facts about the natural world.

Upcoming Presentations:

Community Nature Study Series: The Rarest Fish in the World: Current Research on Desert Fish Management and Recovery

The Rarest Fish in the World: Current Research on Desert Fish Management and Recovery.

Community Nature Study Series: Phantom Ranch: A Brief History Stories of Life at the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

Join Warren Tracy, former Manager of Phantom Ranch (1989–2000), for a look at the history and construction of Mary Colter’s guest ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon—and an unconventional life lived in one of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing places.

Arizona Weather Wonders with KNAU Meteorologist Lee Born

The five distinct seasons of Arizona will be explored through this program, highlighting the unique characteristics and weather patterns that define each one. From the dry heat of early summer to the dramatic monsoon season and cooler winter months, each season offers something different.

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