Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the...
Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most...
The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites you to spend a day with Department biologists and paddlesports experts at Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ. Get an exclusive and unique experience...
Sycamore Canyon enters the Verde River near Clarkdale but begins in the vast Ponderosa Pine forest southeast of Williams. We will travel across to the canyon’s headwaters area from Drake,...
It's easier to find, save, and open documents if related files are grouped into folders. In this course, you will learn how to create a folder for all of your...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.
Step through the gate and discover a hidden gem at the Museum of Northern Arizona—the Moore Medicinal Garden. Tucked between MNA’s administration and anthropology buildings on the east side of...
Potted plants can thrive in container gardens. Learn the basics of this practical, space-saving gardening technique and participate in a hands-on planting demo. Each participant will leave this workshop with...
Every Saturday we will have a table with teen technology experts from TechBloom who have partnered with our libraries! Individuals of all ages are welcome and they are happy to...
This is a casual drop-in program, that will have a fresh water sample from the wildlife pond to be examined under a microscope to see the tiny little critters that are hiding in...
In this beginning-intermediate class, we will be using watercolor pencils and pens to create beautiful florals! In the first three classes, you will be guided through different methods to create...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Please join us for a presentation on the history of the Santa Cruz River. Following a brief members meeting, Mauro Trejo will speak about the history of the Santa Cruz...
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...
In 1914, Arizona's first veterinarian and hotel magnate, Dr. A.J. Chandler, expected the delivery of a herd of 210 ostriches from Avondale's Pan American Ranch for his menagerie at the...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
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...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag to Hollywood legends...
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew. Ages 10+
Create prints using the photographic process of cyanotype - with no camera required! Create a composition in deep blue uisng botanicals, fabric, and other textures, exposed with natural or artificial...
The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution...
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...
A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...
Our guest speaker for the Summer Garden Party will be Jack Dash, a horticulturalist and writer based in Tucson. Jack, a board member of The Arizona Native Plant Society, is...
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections exhibit. See our restored 1911 Stevens-Duryea “Big Red” and discover how science and history came together along America’s most iconic highway. Space is limited, please reserve...
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the...
Join Ranger Jacque for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, where Leila Irish built a unique business based on a remarkable natural discovery. This program features a tour of the mine itself and explores the fascinating story of innovation, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water, sunscreen, flashlight...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Don't like to hike alone and want to learn more about Skyline trails? Join us for a 4-6 mile hike each month with fellow hikers that love the great outdoors....
We’re setting up our version of the silver screen near the Wildlife Viewing Pond tonight. Once it’s dark, we’ll turn on the spotlight and enjoy the show that unfolds, as all manner of arthropods are...
Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such...
A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...