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 Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Join experienced birder...
Stoneman Lake is one of only two natural lakes in Arizona and it is part of the Wet Beaver Creek Watershed. We travel to over 6000' elevation to the Mogollon...
The Page Springs area is a favorite hangout for birds and birders alike. This trip will take you to one of the locals’ favorite hot spots on the banks of...
This field trip begins south of Camp Verde where we will turn off of Route 260 and onto the open grasslands of Wingfield Mesa. After birding here for sparrows, meadowlarks...
Oak Creek Valley is a private community on the confluence of Oak Creek and Spring Creek. With a variety of habitats and designated nature trails, over 100 species have been...
We will start the day at Red Rock State Park, getting in before the park opens with Tori Marshall, Ranger. Tori will lead us in about a 4 hour program...
Explore Northern Arizona’s Anderson Mesa with Wildlife Biologist and local birder, Brooks Hart. In addition, you will have Jennie MacFarland, Director of Bird Conservation and a coordinator for Arizona IBA’s...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Update 04-10-2026 - “This event is changing to a native...
Help document biodiversity of a scenic, under-visited part of the park while participating in the City Nature Challenge with Ranger Eric! The option to do a short vs. a longer...
Warblers are challenging to identify and Homer is not only knowledgeable, he can help you to master this skill. You’ll visit appropriate habitats, and with Homer’s skill, you will soon...
Join Ranger Jacque on a brief hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition. Citizen Science Month 2026...
We’ll meander around this urban park looking for hidden gems in the masses. We’ll meet at the entrance to the Rose Garden. Driving directions to get you closest to the...
Limited space, by reservation only! Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once...
Free- MUST RSVP Let the birds come to you! Bring your favorite camp chair, binoculars, a little refreshment, and just enjoy birding as the time slips by. You will only...
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27. ...
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...
Here is your chance to learn the basics of birding firsthand. If you've never been birding before or you consider yourself a beginner birder, there's nothing that can help you...
Date - Saturday, April 25, 2026, EARTH DAY LITTER PICK UP EVENT Time – 8:00 am -11:00 am Location – Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Main Entry. Directions: From central Phoenix,...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our...
Water Trip On this new variation of our signature trip, we will be taking tandem kayaks down the Verde River for a different perspective of the riparian habitat. The trip...
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona’s premiere birding locations. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway...
Group work is essential for promoting collaboration, discussion, and argumentation in the mathematics classroom. But how do we provide opportunities for students to learn to work cooperatively while addressing issues...
This plant walk will follow the Limekiln Trail via the Connector Trail from Middle Lagoon, and heading east out of the State Park boundary into the USFS designated Verde Valley...
We have the power to save our planet! Join us for games and activities and learn about conservation and renewable energy!
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...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Are you looking for ways to engage your students in real-world science? Would you like to learn more about citizen science and its role in wildlife conservation ? As Citizen...
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover wildlife that calls...
Lowell Observatory historian, Kevin Schindler's work bridges astronomy, history, and pop culture. You'll discover the Mother Road's surprising space legacy- from asteroid impacts to astronaut training- just in time for...
4 Peaks Kids is calling all chemists ages 6-11! Get ready to experiment with Newton’s big idea that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We’ll mix sodium bicarbonate,...
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,...
Summer in Arizona is just around the corner and this is a perfect time to learn how to prepare your garden for the sun and the heat. You will learn...
Please join Harmon Library as we do various fun activities in honor of Earth Day! We will be planting seeds in our test garden, and other fun stuff.
Roboteers will build and program Classic LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robots and tackle real world situations on a small scale! From saving lives to cleaning your room, robots do it all!...
In this 2-hour workshop instructor Chad Borseth will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology and go over cultivation and propagation techniques. We also will discuss the...
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...
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history....
Session 2 of a 4-part hands-on workshop series for software developers. Continue building practical skills with AI-assisted development tools. Scholarships available.
A hands-on, 4-week workshop series for software developers ready to build with AI coding tools. Led by Nick Yeager, a senior software engineer who has been deep in the trenches...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Citizen Science...
Join us at Boyce Thompson Arboretum for our third annual Arbor Day Celebration as we honor and celebrate the amazing world of trees! Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
Join us for a fun spring event to learn more about the Friends of Slide Rock State Park and see the beautiful apple tree blossoms! Hear from a ranger about...
Using upcycled items like cardboard, bubble wrap, wrapping paper and more, we will create a colorful, unique cityscape. Working individually and together we will craft buildings and bridges using just...
Do you want to incorporate plants into your home? Succulents are a perfect choice for growing indoors and in both large and small spaces. You won’t want to miss this...
Join Ranger Kevin to learn about and document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27th . The City Nature Challenge...
Americans waste nearly 60 million tons of food annually, almost 40% of the supply. This cooking demo features nourishing meals through smart meal planning for waste reduction, plus meet sustainability partners to gain at-home tips...
Discover how to live life more sustainably at Arizona Science Center’s Sustainability Fest Explore topics like rising seas, how to reduce your carbon footprint, composting and recycling, seed germination, and...
“3 Essential Hacks for a Healthier You” is a free nutrition education series offered by Natural Grocers that helps participants build sustainable healthy habits. The second session in the series...
“3 Essential Hacks for a Healthier You” is a free nutrition education series offered by Natural Grocers that helps participants build sustainable healthy habits. The second session in the series...
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...
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...
Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis.
This “mini-festival” features ten award-winning short films from four continents that invite inspiration, conversation, and hope around climate change. Hope and panic, greed and courage, fear and comedy: ten...
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!...
Researchers are confirming new exoplanet systems every day. How close are we to finding Earth-like planets in a solar system like our own?
Presentation presnted by Rachel Laura Cost: $15 Speaker: Rachel Laura Deputy Executive Director, Friends of the Verde RiverRachel is the Deputy Executive Director of Friends of the Verde River and...
Birds are the most species-rich clade of any vertebrate on land, and this speaks to their success as the last dinosaurs on Earth. But at what point does a dinosaur...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Kevin...
Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting...
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...
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...
Roboteers will build and program Classic LEGO® Mindstorm NXT Robots. Roboteers will program their robots to tackle fun, motor-churning challenges. We’ll put our heads together with a world-class roboteer and...
Montezuma Well is one of the most extraordinary spring ecosystems in the world, and one of the most heavily visited springs in the Southwest. Dr. Larry Stevens is an internationally...
Alice Madar, Executive Director of the International Hummingbird Society, will share her perspective on what makes hummingbirds so special, why targeted conservation for them is critical, what conservation projects are...
Learn to paint the Yellow-breasted Chat in watercolors with Sedona artist Sandy Beck. In this two-hour class you’ll learn the basics of painting with watercolors and you’ll take home your...
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.
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...
A perfect program for techy kids and teens! Create your own design in the powerful 3D art program, TinkerCAD. Watch as your design comes to life right before your eyes...
Birding by ear is a great way to help with species identification. Sometimes it's the call of a bird that clinches that final ID. You'll want to attend this workshop...
Arizona’s deserts, forests, and grasslands are home to two familiar yet often misunderstood animals—deer and coyotes. Though they share the same environments, these species live strikingly different and often polarizing...
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,...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according...
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...
We'll be walking and birding along the riparian corridor of the Jail Trail that ends up in Old Town Cottonwood where we'll have a special meal at Belfry Brewery. This...
One of our favorite birding spots, a great guide, and dinner at the "Up the Creek Restaurant" in Page Springs. There will be dusk birding along the ponds and trails...
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...
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 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...
