Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....
The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...
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...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the...
Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Come play at our Family Math workshop! Learn how to: • Find math everywhere. • Be a curious guide for your child. • Talk to your child about the math...
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!
Summer time is upon us and bringing out many creepy-crawly friends ! Join us for a special presentation from our local community helpers who will be educating us on the...
Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...
Join our knowledgeable Arboretum Staff for a morning walk through the gardens! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration required.
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00...
As part of the 14th annual National Moth Week, we explore the fantastic world of moths. There are at least 10 times more species of moths than butterflies. Some are...
This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10...
Come enjoy STEAM in fun, interactive, and weekly projects This week: Minecraft Mode: Come and play the Minecraft game at the library. Two sessions: 10 am - 11 am and...
The annual model railroad exhibit, presented by the Sedona Railroaders, will be on display in the community room from July 21st through July 26th. Popular with railroading enthusiasts of all ages,...
Summer time is upon us and bringing out many creepy-crawly friends ! Join us for a special presentation from our local community helpers who will be educating us on the...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
Learn about the native people of the Sonoran Desert and how they survived, found food, communicated, and built their homes, then try carving your own petroglyph to take home!
It’s School House Prep Month! Get ready for school success with a playful pom-pom sorting and counting activity designed just for little learners. Kids will strengthen early math skills like...
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Come join us at the library to see how we transform old, broken crayons into fresh new crayons you can use. While you wait for your new crayon to be...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors...
We’re celebrating our nation’s independence by focusing on the bald eagle. Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at these magnificent birds of prey. Did you know that Arizona is...
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and...
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how...
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine...
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts!
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...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about some of the animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Have a picture of a critter, but don’t know what it is?...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...
Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Por orden de llegada, el aforo es limitado.
Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
For information on our Robotics Club, please contact Forrest by email at fmurphy@showlowaz.gov or by phone at 928-532-4074.
Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges! 7/25: LEGO Beach Party
Come enjoy STEAM in fun, interactive, and weekly projects This week: Minecraft Mode: Come and play the Minecraft game at the library. Two sessions: 10 am - 11 am and...
Kids ages 13-18 take turns playing with our VR headsets!
Apache Maid which is near Stoneman Lake in unit 6A we'll be building a logworm fence. Come join us for the weekend! Arizona Elk Society does amazing work in the...
A fun night of LEGO building and relaxing tunes. Registration is required. If you wish to share a kit, please register only one person.
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we will explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within...
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...
Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you...
Join Dr. Gerard van Belle on a journey through some of the most extreme environments on Earth—the tallest mountains, driest deserts, and darkest skies in the U.S.—all in pursuit of...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Enjoy a roughly two-mile, family-friendly hike on the Wild Burro Trail....
Laser cutters are awesome tools and HeatSync Labs is a place where you can laser cut cool projects. This is the class for anyone wanting to learn to use the...
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Usery home. We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure...