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03.01.10–03.31.10 | 27th Annual Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
STATEWIDE

Special events in towns across Arizona focusing on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and non-renewable cultural resources, hikes, site tours, lectures, demos, 602-542-4174 or www.azstateparks.com

03.06.10–05.09.10 | Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Phoenix

Whimsical, dream-like habitat where hundreds of vibrant-colored butterflies flutter by, feeding and flitting among the flowers, $3.50 with admission, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.12.10–03.28.10 | Annual Spring Plant Sale
Superior

Thousands of drought-tolerant plants from shrubs, vines, trees, cacti and succulents, horticulturists on hand to answer questions and lead tours at 1:30 pm, $3-7.50, 8 am – 4 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu  

03.19.10–03.19.10 | Annual Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, premier musicians, this week features Big Pete Pearson, blues-boogie-soul, $14-20, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Desert Corner Plant Sale
Tucson

Featuring the mint family genus Agastache, also known as giant hyssop, as well as the usual rogues’ gallery of native and drought-adapted plants, the largest selection of Penstemons in the Southwest, and cacti, shrubs, wildflowers, trees, herbs, vines and groundcovers, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org

03.20.10–03.20.10 | Annual Welcome Back Buzzards
Superior

Local flock of Turkey Vultures are due back to their roosts in the Eucalyptus grove, join in the celebration, bird watching tour follows buzzard viewing, $3-7.50, 7 am – 2 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 

March 2010 | Our Place in the Universe
Tucson

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, join a Carl Sagan-like experience that journeys through space and time using the observatory at Mt Lemmon, program combines both visual observing as well as imagery through the telescope using a CCD camera, take a picture or two of the objects observed, access the Universe in unprecedented ways that permit you to explore planets, nebulae, Quasars, and other galaxies, 520-626-8122 or http://skycenter.arizona.edu

03.20.10–03.21.10 | Spring Plant Sale Festival
Phoenix

Desert Botanical Garden, wildflowers, desert-adapted plants, trees, shrubs, agaves & yuccas, Australian native plants, herbs, vines & bulbs, sculptures, wind chimes, & garden art, tools & accessories, free, Sat 7 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo
Phoenix

Hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits on hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, archery, off-highway vehicle (OHV) and watercraft recreation, conservation and wildlife education, camping and other outdoor elements, free, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 602-942-3000 or www.azgfd.gov/expo

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 9th Annual Feathered Friends Festival
Gilbert

More than 60 activities and exhibits centering on amphibians, reptiles, insects, wildlife, birds, and more, interactive exhibits, educational activities, crafts, games, hands-on learning, nature walks, 9 am – 2 pm, 480-503-6744 or www.riparianinstitute.org

03.28.10–03.28.10 | Silver Sonoran Spring Celebration
Tucson

Tohono Chul Park, annual park fundraiser, dining and music amidst the blooms plus a silent auction, $125-200, 5 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org

04.01.10–04.01.10 | Arboretum's Opening Day
Flagstaff

Guided tour of the gardens at 11 am & 1 pm, view live and mounted arthropod specimens at the "Bugs at Work" exhibit featuring butterflies, spiders, scorpions and others, learn about native and exotic raptors at the live birds of prey program at noon and 2 pm, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

04.09.10–04.11.10 | Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Prescott

Offers adventure and life skills, for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation skills, "hawk talks" and nature hikes, $235 includes meals, lodging and classes, 480-644-0077 or www.azwildlife.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Annual Herb Festival
Superior

Live music, herbal cooking demonstration, tours, children's games and crafts, exhibits by local herbalists, herbs for sale, $3-7.50, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboetum.ag.arizona.edu

04.15.10–04.18.10 | 10th Annual Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
Yuma

Bat watch, dunes ecology, desert bighorn sheep, nature photography, Mexico adventures, Yuma East Wetlands, and many other trips around the Southwest, $25 and includes  free admittance to all seminars, 928-376-0100 or www.yumabirding.com

04.17.10–04.17.10 | International Migratory Bird Day Festival
Phoenix

Live birds, bird walks, crafts, games, REI binocular clinic and raffled, presented by Rio Salado Habitat and partners Audubon Arizona and Arizona Game and Fish, learn about migratory birds and organizations that support their conservation, free, 9 am – 1 pm, 602-262-6863 or http://www.phoenix.gov/RIOSALADO

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Nature Fest
Wickenburg

Touch a non-venomous snake, go eye-to-eye with a live bird of prey and other wildlife, ideas on recycling and water conservation, guided hike along the Hassayampa River and hands-on activities, $5 adults, kids are free, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-684-2772 or www.nature.org/arizona/preserves

04.22.10–04.25.10 | Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival
Cottonwood

Field trips, local tours, workshops & seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, entertainment, $10+, 5:30 am - 9 pm, 928-282-2202 or www.birdyverde.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Arbor Day Celebration
Flagstaff

Guided tour of the gardens at 11 am and 1 pm, learn about the trees and shrubs that are native to northern Arizona, live birds of prey demonstrations at noon and 2 pm, learn about tree planting techniques, free, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Annual Page Attacks Trash/Earth Day
Page

Clean up Page, Lake Powell and the Navajo Nation, entertainment and BBQ for those who volunteer, free, 928-645-6224 or 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowelltourism.com

April 2010 | 28th Annual Festival of the Sun, Solar Potluck and Exhibition
Tucson

Exhibits & demonstrations of all types of solar energy devices including ovens, cookers, water heaters, photo-voltaics, solar-powered music, children's activities, promotes the development & use of solar energy, 10 am, 520-328-5798 or www.azstateparks.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Family Fun Day – National Astronomy Day
Peoria

Activities include arts & crafts, games, movies, tours, and simulated space shuttle launch, $4-6, 623-322-2001 or http://www.azchallenger.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | Zoo Fest
Window Rock

At the only tribal zoo in the U.S., learn about animals and plants native to the Navajo Nation, tour a Hogan, purchase handmade arts and crafts, for the kids: face-paining, zoo games, inflatable games, door prize, free, 9 am - 6 pm, 928-871-6574 or www.navajofishandwildlife.org/nnzoo.htm

05.01.10–05.08.10 | 10th Annual Fiesta de las Aves
Bisbee

Annual birding festival held in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, includes birding tours in Southeastern Arizona and Northern Sonora, Mexico, birding seminars and birding vendors, owl prowls, lake walks, 520-432-1388 or www.sabo.org

05.01.10–05.01.10 | 3rd Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day
Grand Canyon

Learn about regional wildlife and the work of wildlife biologists, indoor and outdoor programs about wildlife and wildlife studies, exhibits, touch tables, informal activities, 10 am - 9 pm, 928-638-7958 or www.nps.gov/grca/naturescience/wildlife-day.htm

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party
Hereford

View through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com

05.15.10–05.15.10 | 11th Annual Ironwood Festival
Tucson

A celebration of the Ironwood Forest, from the National Monument to the backyards of Northwest Tucson, live critters, trail walks and educational activities for the family, free, 8 am – noon, 520-744-0004 or http://www.tucsonaudubon.org/

06.05.10–06.05.10 | 18th Annual National Trails Day Celebration
Pinetop

Reception, guided hikes, guided mountain biking & horseback riding trips are offered, free, 8 am, 928-368-6700 or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us