Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel...
Trip difficulty: Easy. We will we walking about 1.5 miles on graded level paths, with some moderate slopes. There is a rest room in the parking lot. Water is also available....
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...
Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic...
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...
Come and get your kicks on Route 66! After standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona, mosey on through some of the quirkiest curio shops in Northeastern Arizona before arriving...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...
Learn what and how to grow in our "rainy" season as well as the basics of how to make the switch from summer to fall gardens. Along with a brain...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100%...
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...
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...
Fractions and fraction operations are the foundations for middle school mathematics. They are essential for proportional reasoning, algebra, and probability, yet they are incredibly difficult to learn and teach. In...
Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of...
Wet & Wild Water Day is the best way to cool off in the summer! Held every August at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, festivities include water games, a water slide,...
Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and...
Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month...
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
If you think the landscape areas around your house are limited shades of brown and rocks, you are in for a surprise. You can have a beautiful outdoor space filled...
Did you know 100,000 pounds of copper went into the building construction of Burton Barr Library? That's the equivalent of 17,500,000 pennies! Join us on a building tour to learn...
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...
See live examples of aquatic life up-close with Ranger Eric. Learn about and see the aquatic life of this desert oasis at this discovery station with Ranger Eric. We will...
Stop by the Discovery Center and cool off and learn about the many animals and plants that call the lake home. Ranger Derik will have 2 table set up in...
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...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
Join Ranger Jacque as we uncover nature’s oddities and bizarre relationships between Sonoran Desert’s famous (and infamous) characters! Cool off from the summer heat in the air-conditioned nature center while...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will 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...
The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include:...
Authors Jack Dash and Luke Takata will be on hand at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 2-3 p.m. for a launch of their new book The Southwest Native Plant Primer:...
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.
Cricut curious? Learn how to use Design Space to create a variety of paper crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Join us at Cholla Library's Mach2 for an introduction to...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public...
Join Ranger Jacque on this guided hike to explore three fascinating rock art sites and one ancient Hohokam ruins site, all nestled along a scenic trail less than 2 miles...
Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come meet Ranger Kevin...
Are you feeling batty? Come celebrate the only flying mammals — bats! The evening will be filled with fun, educational activities, talks, and crafts designed to help you better appreciate...
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...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...
Come Join Ranger Derik on a family friendly hike through the night in search of scorpions and other nocturnal species! The hike is rated as moderate and will cover 3...
Join Ranger Kevin for a relaxing evening stroll through the Sonoran Desert. Come along for a hike amongst the towering saguaros and giant chainfruit cholla cacti of Usery Mountain park....
Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! Summon up some courage and come walk the 1.3-mile Black Rock loop under a blanket of darkness as we sweep the trail...