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Trip to the Chiricahuas
The Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona include five recognized ecological life zones and contain some of the richest reservoirs of plant and animal life on Earth. Learn about the fauna and flora of the Chiricahuas that are adapted to the high desert and mountains. Understanding the behavior of diverse species helps us appreciate human evolution and increases our ability to preserve biological diversity through conservation.
Kids looking for insects in the Pollinator Garden
Join Young Naturalists!
Young Naturalists is a Fall 2025 program for 6th-8th graders that are interested in forming a deeper connection with the Sonoran Desert. Gain confidence, form connections, and explore careers as you learn about the Sonoran Desert. Build skills in plant, animal, and mineral identification, nature conservation, and outdoor safety. See yourself as a part of the ecosystem and earn an official Young Naturalist Certificate!
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Camouflage
The Camouflage art exhibit reveals what is hidden in plain sight, celebrating the remarkable survival strategies of wildlife through the innovative lens of contemporary art quilting by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates.
2 iguanas on a rock
Trip to the Chiricahuas
The Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona include five recognized ecological life zones and contain some of the richest reservoirs of plant and animal life on Earth. Learn about the fauna and flora of the Chiricahuas that are adapted to the high desert and mountains. Understanding the behavior of diverse species helps us appreciate human evolution and increases our ability to preserve biological diversity through conservation.

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