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Playful Digital Learning: Travel the World in Minecraft

Kyrene de las Manitas Elementary School 1201 W. Courtney Ln., Tempe

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...

$142

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Metate in the Morning

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Never visited Spur Cross Ranch before? Come see an intro! Ranger Shaun’s going to be doing several short “demo hikes” and nature watching stops this morning!   Spur Cross is a...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunrise Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on an invigorating 2.5-mile morning hike, enjoying fresh desert air, beautiful scenery, and a close-up look at the plants and wildlife waking up...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Kevin for a fun and informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river.   The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Spend the morning hiking through a canyon with Ranger Derik while you learn about the many animals and plants that call the desert home.  The hike will cover 2 miles...

Free with Park Fee

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

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...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro!

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Patio Chat

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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. 

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Growing Citrus in the Desert

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Citrus is one of the wonderful things we can grow in our desert gardens. Our sunny days and relatively mild winters make our gardens an ideal environment for citrus. From...

$24 – $30

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Little Learners’ STEAM Time

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

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...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Recycling 101 Workshop

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

City of Tucson Environmental Services is proud to offer the Recycling 101 Workshop! This FREE 90-minute workshop focuses on the waste we make, what we do with it, and how we can make...

Free

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Paper Birds of Paradise

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Learn how to assemble one  gorgeous Bird of Paradise crepe paper flower. You will learn different techniques of how to make a realistic paper flower with Sandy Luna of Luna’s...

$48 – $60

Pima County Public Library: Vivian Cullen – Mind-Body Connection

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

Explore how, at any age, the brain can change in structure and function as a result of our experiences (neuroplasticity). Learn tips and techniques to keep your mind sharp.

Free

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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....

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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. 

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Arizona’s Wildcats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Tween Scene – LEGO Lounge

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 8–12.

Free

Chandler Public Library: K-12 Afterschool Tutoring

Chandler Public Library - Basha Campus 5990 S.Val Vista Dr., Chandler

Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether...

Free

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SummerSky Program

Mt Lemmon SkyCenter Science Shop 8892 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

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...

$5 – $10

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Ranger Shaun is back to continue his wildlife watching adventures. Is the park more exciting in the dark?   This hike will be on the easy to medium Metate, Towhee, and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly.   We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders,...

Free with Park Fee