Join the Desert Museum and other community partners at the University of Arizona's 14th annual Arizona Insect Festival! This year's featured insect is the Calleta Silkmoth; however, all multi-legged critters will be celebrated. Gain a deeper understanding of insects by exploring interactive exhibits and discovering research from the University of Arizona and beyond at this FREE event.

Landscaping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about conservation, but biodiversity can thrive in urban environments, even in your own backyard! Join the Desert Museum and UA Cooperative Extension for Urban & Suburban Weeds and Fire Risk, a Smartscape certification course focused on identifying and treating invasive, fire-promoting plants.

Journey to Arizona’s southern border and explore desert grasslands at Rancho de la Osa! On this tour, we’ll visit Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, explore the region’s rich history and geology, and discover the border town of Sasabe. Along the way, enjoy horseback riding, cowboy poetry, and delicious group meals beneath a star-studded winter sky.