Trip difficulty: Easy Walking Distance: 1.0-1.5 miles Trip Duration: 2.0-2.5 hours Ground Condition: Mostly flat surface on grass, paved and dirt pathway with some areas of uneven footing. Ample parking, restroom facilities and benches available at periodic intervals throughout the park. Welcome to Sunday in the Parks! The last Sunday of the month we venture...
Join Ranger Kevin for a 4.5-mile hike on the Slate, Quartz, Flat Rock and Go John trails. Trails are rated easy to moderate, so expect some areas of loose rock,...
Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the...
Butterflies are one of the most incredible subjects to photograph. This workshop, lead by professional photographer Jonathan Cline, teaches the basics of proper exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO), how to understand and control depth-of-field, auto-focus methods, and settings for still subjects (such as butterflies!). Whether it’s close-up shots with macro lenses, to wider compositions...
Experience a special world of local science during a 3.5-mile hike across uneven terrain to the crater field on Coconino National Forest where Apollo Astronauts trained. Bring sturdy shoes, water, hat, jacket, sunscreen and snacks. Not suitable for young kids or dogs. As group size is limited, please cancel your reservation if you can not...
The whole family can experience geocaching - locating hidden treasure at specific latitude and longitude coordinates. Use your smart phone and Google Maps to locate geocaches hidden in Bushmaster Park...
Explore the science of how we discover and interpret secrets of the ancient civilizations in Flagstaff. Join us, as we dig into the past in the trenches, analyze artifacts and...
Learn about the history of science in Flagstaff by playing a cooperative adventure game. It's part scavenger hunt, part Dungeons and Dragons, and part boot camp. It's a great way...
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience:...
This event will present four brief developments in scientific research, such as how coastal redwoods use decades old carbon to re-sprout, leading to eventual forest restoration. After this science-based research is presented through written or filmed descriptions, the group will be invited to incorporate that research into their writing. Writing prompts are provided to guide...
Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center. NO...
Daytime tour guided by members of the Observatory staff. Visit several of our large telescopes and learn about the mission of the Naval Observatory. Reservations are required. Reservation ...
Author Wynne Brown will describe the life and work of Sara Lemmon, the first white woman to climb to the top of the peak near Tucson that is named after her. Sara and her husband, J.G., traveled throughout the Southwest, California, Oregon, and Mexico, discovering hundreds of new plant species. This program will focus in...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
There are so many ways to spread knowledge to readers of all ages in accessible, fun ways. Join this workshop to learn how to turn environmental information about the Colorado Plateau into comic books, poetry, broadsides, fiction, essays, and more! Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of...
Bookman’s Science Writing Fair in Collaboration with the Festival of Science and the Northern Arizona Book Festival There are so many ways to spread knowledge to readers of all ages in accessible, fun ways. Join this workshop to learn how to turn environmental information about the Colorado Plateau into comic books, poetry, broadsides, fiction, essays,...
Daytime tour guided by members of the Observatory staff. Visit several of our large telescopes and learn about the mission of the Naval Observatory. Reservations are required and are available...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
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...
Come along for a sunset hike with Ranger Shaun to search for desert critters! Join Ranger Shaun for an easy-to-medium difficulty sunset stroll down the Metate trail and back up a section of the Spur Cross trail, totaling about 2 miles of distance. We’ll be looking for evening and night active animals as they emerge...
Explore the wonders of the night sky from NAU's Campus Observatory. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World of Science” September 22- October 1, 2023! The Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community...
Weather permitting join the Naval Observatory Astronomers for viewing using one or more of our larger telescopes. Our 61-inch and/or our 1.3 meter telescopes will be fitted with eyepieces for direct viewing. Reservations are required. Reservation Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to...