Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy...
Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just...
Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and...
Trip difficulty: Moderate difficulty – for bicyclists accustomed to riding on a paved trail, in formation. The Chuck Huckelberry Loop follows the major drainages while encircling Tucson, passing by some...
Meet at the Native Seed Garden (Near Maintenance Compound). It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity...
How can we establish trust in what we see and share in a growing wave of generative media, misinformation, and manipulated content? This session introduces HOPrS (Human-Oriented Proof System), a...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Kick off your summer reading adventure with Jungle Jill! She will teach participants about different animals from around the world. This program includes live animals and opportunities for audience members...
Play with seeds big and small, squish sponges and real soil, read an inspiring seed story, then start a little garden in a sponge. Children and adults alike will learn...
Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood arachnids of the Sonoran Desert. Come to the Nature Center and let’s chat it up about our venomous neighbor,...
Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for a fun building adventure! Caregivers and children ages 2-5 are invited to tackle a building challenge or explore their...
Did you know that children can learn the foundations of coding before they can write and spell?. Learn basic problem-solving skills and new vocabulary for children as young as 4...
Kick off your summer reading adventure with Jungle Jill! She will teach participants about different animals from around the world. This program includes live animals and opportunities for audience members...
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed...
Ever wanted to explore the wilderness and get out there but not sure how to start? Come for a late lunch and learn how to navigate with Ranger Derik. Ranger...
Add some color to your summer every Thursday in Teen Center! Swap books, get creative, test your art trivia skills, and more. Every week brings something new on Teen Thursdays....
Cyanotypes are prints that can be made with found objects and the sun! Learn how to make one of these images at our Summer Learning Camp! A cyanotype, also referred...
Enjoy an afternoon of color-fueled creativity and discovery that's perfect for the youngest up and coming scientist. Join us every first Thursday to discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and...
Join us as we learn a new aspect of robotics each month. Each month will focus on a different area including computer-aided design, programming, building, electronics, using hand tools, and...
Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — CyberConnect is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to...
Develop water harvesting skills with this free virtual class from Watershed Management Group. Our instructors will teach you about passive rainwater harvesting, active rainwater harvesting, and how to qualify and apply for...
Join us for our monthly Teen DIY! We meet the first Thursday of every month at 5pm for a different DIY project. This month we'll be making Zentangles. All supplies...
Come and view the moon in the evening sky with the Martha Cooper Library's new telescope, provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. TAAA staff will be available to demonstrate the...
Want to learn how to download and upload files from and to different devices and websites? This class will help guide you through the process, step by step. We will...
The Phoenix Tech Group is partnering with the Sleepy Whale in Chandler to host our next networking event on Thursday June 5th from 5:30–7:30 PM—and you’re invited. This isn’t your...
Step into the Garden after dark to explore the art of light painting, where long exposure photography meets creative lighting techniques. Experiment with illuminating cactus and desert flora to create...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning...
Join Ranger Jacque on this barrier-free nature walk. This approachable walk is on a 0.8 mile loop on barrier-free gravel terrain with little elevation gain. We go at a comfortable,...
Phenology is all about timing—when trees leaf out, flowers bloom, birds migrate, animals bear young and hibernate—and it is everywhere around us. Seasonal events quietly but steadly occur in response...
Ranger Derik leads this hike to watch the sun set behind the mountains and the stars start to shine in the sky. We will listen for coyote and owl calls...
Ready for a rare look inside a real Arizona mine? We’ll be hiking roughly 1.8-miles round-trip to the Clay Mine, where an enterprising woman by the name of Leila P....
Summer is here and so are our scorpion friends. We’ll be on the lookout for our Sonoran species, and whoever finds the Giant Desert Hairy scorpion wins! This fun program...
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in...