Desert Encounters

In this educational and exciting story, author and illustrator, Rita Goldner takes you on a journey with the elusive Agent H2O.

Explore ancient civilizations and how they lived in the Sonoran Desert.

A comprehensive narrative on the water resources in Arizona and the steps Arizonans can take to control how our water is used.

Join your guide, Tom McGuire, for an armchair geology tour of the Desert Foothills Land Trust's most popular preserve - Jewel of the Creek.

Follow illustrator and author, Rita Goldner, as she shows you how to draw an eagle while sharing fascinating facts about these birds of prey.

Rocks are everywhere. Learn about the soil and different rocks with a Desert Awareness Geologist.

Learn about the geology of Desert Foothills Land Trust's Jewel of the Creek Preserve by embarking on a self-guided hike using this interpretive guide.

When we think of Halloween we often think of bats, but are they really scary? Find out for yourself.

Gambel's Quail are commonly seen scurrying around all over the Sonoran Desert. Learn how to make one of these cute little birds for yourself.

Paint your own beautiful Sonoran Desert sunset on a kindness rock to share with a friend.

Bees, wasps and other insects may seem pesky, but they play a very important role in our lives. You can learn how and have fun with some puzzles, too, by downloading this lesson.

Create a flower and some pollinating animals while learning more about the process of pollination.

Join author Barbara Renner as she takes you on an adventure in the Sonoran Desert with the clumsy, but lovable character, Quincy the quail.

Desert life can be challenging sometimes. Learn how Quincy the quail keeps his family safe in this story told by author Barbara Renner.

Learn about a quail family and some of their desert neighbors in this charming story about Quincy the quail told by author Barbara Renner.

Become a writer. It's easy when you learn how to show, not tell.

Learn about botany along a Sonoran Desert nature trail with a member of the Desert Awareness Education Team.

Follow along with illustrator and author, Rita Goldner, as she shows you how to draw a coyote while sharing fun facts and folklore about these crafty creatures.

Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders that can seem a little scary, but pretty harmless to people. Learn more about these fascinating creatures.

Join us for this educational video to learn about the fascinating life of a bee.

Beekeeper, Audra Waddle and John Crane, a board member of Desert Foothills Land Trust, discuss the importance of bees, beekeeping and the benefits of healthy hives in our environment.

The saguaro cactus is unique to the Sonoran Desert. Learn all the facts about this iconic cactus from a Desert Awareness Botanist.

Get inspired by Barbara Renner, author of the Quincy the Quail picture books, as she shows you how to use the 5 W's and an H to write your own story.

Skulls tell zoologists a lot about an animal. Join the Desert Awareness Team to learn how.