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...
Get outside this summer with our staff on a family friendly educational hike! On this sunrise hike, learn about our unique collection plants, Sonoran Desert ecology, and meet our resident...
Trip Difficulty: Moderate, distance: up to 2 miles, duration: 2.5-3 hours, trail conditions: Most of the walk is slightly up the mountain road, hard packed dirt. There is a steep...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk! Come with Ranger Shaun up the Waterfall trail (water not included) in search of wildlife as the desert warms up. We’ll look for...
Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder,...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks....
Spend National Trails Day outside on one of our trails to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Enjoy a guided nature...
This is basic backyard composting (hot composting) - turning your food and landscape waste into usable compost for your trees and gardens. We will show you our basic four step...
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, fertilizing, and companion...
We strive to create a fun, hands on experience for children to learn about organic gardening to encourage the love of gardening for years to come. Bring your gloves because...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric and learn about them! Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...
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...
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park for a talk on insects of southern Arizona. "Industrious Insects" Exploring Entomology" is the latest in Kartchner Caverns State Parks' Desert Dialogues educational series, presenting expert...
Ignite your curiosity and unlock your potential as a scientist! Whether you’re fascinated by chemistry, captivated by physics, or simply eager to explore something new, this hands-on lab offers an...
COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting...
Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the Northern Arizona Audubon Society for a fun, hands-on morning exploring what it means to be a naturalist! 🌿 Engage with nature in the Willow Bend Gardens, document...
This Making Manipulatives Make Sense (MMMS) session will focus on how KP Ten-Frame Tiles can help students physically and visually experience the structure and applications of the base-10 number system....
Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! In this casual drop-in program,...
Nature Niños is a free community program for families with children ages 0-8 in the Greater Prescott Area! Park Rangers and community partners (including the Natural History Institute!) lead child-centered...
Come keep cool inside as you learn about stars and constellations in the night sky. We know you will enjoy this visit from Lauren Ard and her portable planetarium!
This 3-hour Creator Course allows Makers to dive deeper into woodworking! Step into CREATE’s private woodshop and allow our expert techs to walk you through safely using a variety of...
This is a fun and engaging artistic activity suitable for children of all ages. It's a freeform process that allows their creativity to flow. Are you tired of running out...
The night sky can be a source of wonder, spark curiosity, inspire silly adventures and connect us to our ancestors across space and time. Join us while we read some...
New to computers or want to sharpen your tech skills? Interested in learning more about AI, safety online and navigating the internet? Join high school student Faraz for Device Advice, a...
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about and meet San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal...
This event is for families and children to use LEGO with supervision, with the purpose of unleashing their creativity and helping with problem-solving skills.
Sow the seeds of knowledge in discovering how to identify native plants by recognizing key characteristics, distinguishing common species, and understanding their natural habitats! Presentation by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension....
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors,...
Learn graphic design basics like layering and digital brush techniques while creating vibrant, positivity-filled art inspired by Jason Naylor. First come first served, as space is limited.
Learn what you can make with a 3D printer! In this introductory workshop we will choose cute small animals to print. Acrylic paint and brushes will be available to paint your 3d...
Students will become paleontologists. Students will learn about fossils, dinosaurs, rocks and so much more. Students will learn through read-aloud's, dino digs, the study of fossils/rocks, and projects/crafts. No class...
This class is an introduction to self-publishing for prospective writers looking to publish their first physical or digital book. First come first serve, as seating is limited.
Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By...
School-aged children are invited to drop by the Century Library and take on different building challenges. Join your fellow brick builders and join the fun.
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Let’s play with LEGOS! Every Saturday you can build something new. Show off your creativity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and have tons of fun! ¡Juguemos con LEGOS! Cada sábado...
From the collapsed cores of massive stars to the dark, unfathomable behemoths lurking at the centers of galaxies, we will explore the wealth of knowledge scientists have gathered about black...
Let's have fun learning science and getting messy! Students will get to participate in experiments that pop, fizz, and rise. Students will learn through hands-on experiments, stories, and technology. No...
Want to create your own tea mix? Join us for an afternoon of learning about the history, uses, and benefits of tea, presented by local experts in our community. First...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
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...
Drop in to ask a question or gain experience with ANY manipulative. *No registration is required. Drop-ins are welcome! Zoom Link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83026335214 Presenter: Ariel Beggs Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Location: Remote via Zoom Earn: Up...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo...
Spend National Trails Day on a guided night hike with Ranger Jacque! : Have you been avoiding summer hikes because of the heat? There’s a way to enjoy the desert...
Want to learn about scorpions and see them glow under a black light while hiking on a beautiful trail at Oracle State Park? Then join us at Oracle State Park for...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail...