Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: About 1.3 miles. Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain: None. Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at the park’s entrance. Benches...
Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Join experienced birder and...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Join Ranger Jacque for a challenging day hike from Cave Creek to Spur Cross Parks! It’s back! Join Ranger Jacque for a full day (starting at sunrise!) of hiking from...
Learn to grow these amazing flowers with Angela Judd from Growing in the Garden. Zinnias thrive in the heat, attract pollinators, and bring vibrant color to the garden—and the more...
Pinal County Animal Care and Control will bring 10 shelter dogs available for walking the Nature Loop with you to enjoy nature, meet new people, get some exercise, and get...
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 a park guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing...
Nature Scavenger Hunt from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. We’ll walk right from the Tubac Community Center along part of the Anza Trail looking for items on our nature scavenger...
Nature Scavenger Hunt from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. We’ll walk right from the Tubac Community Center along part of the Anza Trail looking for items on our nature scavenger...
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial flowers designed to attract and support Pollinators in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light...
Join the Liberty Wildlife team for a walk along the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area on the first Saturday of each month (November through May) Prepare for about 60-90 minutes...
Calling all 6-12 grade educators! Join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator on March 14 at Arizona Science Center for a full-day, in-person Oases of Life: Seamounts and Deep-Sea Corals professional...
Steve will share his 20+ years of experience leading you through the steps to create your own multi-colored rose bush. And, you get to do it during the class. Everything...
Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this 2 hour walk to discover the incredible variety...
Return of the Turkey Vultures is a celebration welcoming back the migrating birds to Bisbee. Always the second weekend in March because that is usually when they start showing up!
Get ready to code, create, and compete at this high-energy Girls in STEM event focused on robotics and computer science! Participants will dive into block coding, race their robots in...
On the second Saturday of March, learn how people made jewelry, tools, and obtained food before hardware and grocery stores! Ancient Technology Day showcases different historic and prehistoric skills, crafts, and...
Get ready to code, create, and compete at this high-energy Girls in STEM event focused on robotics and computer science! Participants will dive into block coding, race their robots in...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Step back in time for some dino-sized STEAM fun! In this hands-on activity, young paleontologists will explore the fascinating world of dinosaur facts and measurements, comparing their own height, stride,...
Step into the Jurassic Sandpit and dig into dino-sized adventures all month long! Young paleontologists can uncover hidden “fossils” using brushes, scoops, and magnifying glasses. This hands-on pretend play experience...
Keep your eyes peeled… we’ve had reports of dinosaur sightings all around the Museum! You never know where one might pop up – scaling the Climber, stacking blocks, or showing...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...
Tucson Festival of Books is a free celebration of authors, reading & literacy on March 14 & 15 Science City is just one of the incredible venues of the Tucson...
4 Peaks Kids is calling all engineers ages 6-11! Put your problem-solving skills to the test as we design and build a leprechaun trap using everyday household items and our...
Create art that pops! Join us for a hands-on workshop where geometry meets creativity! Learn how to transform everyday images into stunning polygon masterpieces using sharp, angular shapes and a...
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction,...
Get ready to design your very own dinosaur! In this playful Dino Month program, kiddos will dream up their own prehistoric creatures and give them a one-of-a-kind name using our...
Learn garden on a wall. Your $60 class fee will include a vertical wall hanging bed (we have a couple of different sizes from 15 plants to 36 plants), plus...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
Join Ranger Kevin for a mid-morning hike in our beautiful springtime desert. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail. Trail is rated easy-moderate, with some loose...
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...
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Worms reduce, reuse, recycle and you can too! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in your garden or Raised Bed. What you’ll...
Come to the Vista Grande library for bi-monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. March 14th- Building Soil: Compost, Mulch, Worms, Crop...
Slither into fun as we explore the fascinating world of snakes and learn why they play an important role in the environment. Then, get crafty and create your own moving...
Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! 3/14- Growing Citrus in...
Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! 3/14- Growing Citrus in...
A fun, beautifully animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins—revealing how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and how we are, quite literally, made of stars!...
Come join us to get a peek into the habitat and hidden life of some very unusual birds, then build your very own bird house to take home! Ages 6-12....
Steve will share his 20+ years of experience leading you through the steps to create your own multi-colored rose bush. And, you get to do it during the class. Everything...
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...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
Learn what conditions are necessary to produce a self-sustaining terrarium! Supplies limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
The Sonoran Desert is home to over 200 species of edible plant. Once we start getting exotic, well, that number gets fancy fast. Ranger Shaun likes to talk about it....
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
Laura Marris is an essayist, poet, and translator. Her work has appeared in The Kenyon Review, The Believer, Harper’s, The New York Times, The Paris Review Daily, The Yale Review,...
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,...
Learn how to use a spotting scope as a telephoto lens with your smartphone or other camera. With Jeff Bouton, Kowa Sporting Optics USA. Meet at the Kowa booth in...
Join us for a lively and entertaining walk of the park grounds, featuring a brief overview of the town of Jerome, its mining operations, and its people. Presented by environmental...
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life. ...
This movie is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Adapted from an...
Celebrate Mister Rogers Week with LEGOs and building club! Participants will create their own LEGO house that will be connected to others' houses to create our own library neighborhood!
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
Join us on select Saturdays @ 2pm for a craft project just for tweens & teens. This month we'll be making Zentangles, join us to make your own unique doodles...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Learn about the Tubac Nature Center’s projects and plans to restore the forest, wetland, and other critical habitats along the Santa Cruz River, and efforts to permanently preserve the land....
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Continue your journey to financial knowledge and join our teen finance class to learn about credit cards, debit cards, and alternate forms of payment. For teens ages 13 to 17...
While we enjoy the cheerful presence of local birds at our feeders, each season brings surprise visitors—migratory birds that seem to arrive out of thin air. But their journeys are...
This movie is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Adapted from an...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
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...
New to computers or want to sharpen your tech skills? Join high school student Faraz for Device Advice, a hands-on program designed to help you navigate the digital world with...
Learn about the digital gardening resources we have to offer and take a mini library tour that will show you where to find related library materials, including the new seed library....
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...
This movie is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Adapted from an...
Planet Earth is a truly fascinating place. The only known world where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? That’s what Little Eve, the young bear in Krutart...
Join a Park Ranger and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on an informative and relaxing boat cruise around scenic Lake Pleasant. Explore the beauty of Lake Pleasant on a...
Join Park Assistant Doug Robertson for an educational guided hike to learn about the fascinating wild burros at Lake Pleasant. This program is designed for all ages and will provide...
LaterLab is the ultimate playground for innovation, creativity, and connection! Designed for Makers of all kinds, this hands-on space in CREATE at Arizona Science Center® invites you to bring your...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
The scene was 74,000 years ago, on the island of Sumatra. A volcanic eruption triggered the sudden and violent collapse of a vast regional plateau. Toba, as the volcano is...
The Zoo is hosting two after hours events in conjunction with the exhibit. During “Builders and Bricks Nights” from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., March 14 and March 21, guests can...
Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park! We'll be stargazing in the park's boat parking lot to take in beautiful views...
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...
Enjoy all the fun of Night Camp alongside other families! Family camps have a variety of fun activities for all ages, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. Overnight camps are...