Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After...
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 are available at periodic intervals around the wetlands. Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop...
Join Ranger Shaun as he makes his way up and around the stunning vista of Scenic Trail’s ridgeline. This approximately 4-mile medium difficulty hike requires closed toe shoes and water...
Join us for a relaxing morning at the Paton Center, featuring short, easy walks (less than a mile total) along trails like the Cuckoo Corridor and Gray Hawk Birding Trail....
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...
We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...
Register for a FREE guided tour of one of seven different collections of trees and plants in the Campus Arboretum. Led by Pima County Master Gardeners, the tours provide in-depth education, information...
Join us for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve! A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizens to work together to document the plants and animals present...
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...
In this course, you will learn about emails and some popular email providers. We will also discuss various features and tools included with an email account and important rules of...
Enjoy a family-friendly morning of art and nature! Explore the acequias and create dragonfly art to take home. All materials provided, no experience needed, all ages welcome. This event is part of the Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival.
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, fertilizing, and companion...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
Learn lifesaving CPR and AED skills from Tempe Fire Medical Rescue paramedics in a hands-on, approachable class designed for everyday residents. 90% of cardiac arrests happen at home, and in...
Take a guided walk with High Country Humane! Meet adoptable dogs while learning about canine behavior, enrichment, and the many health benefits of spending time outdoors with our furry friends!...
Join Master Gardener Cathy Rymer and discover the secrets to planting, irrigating, and growing vegetables in our desert environment! You will also learn to identify garden-friendly bugs and safely manage...
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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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...
Learn how to make your own exfoliating bar soap using dried luffa, herbs, and flowers straight from the garden! We will provide molds, multiple soap bases, plant materials, and essential oils for fragrance. Everyone in the class will make and take home two bars of luffa soap!
The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time...
Learn from Chandler's Urban Forester how to plant your trees and shrubs for long-term success. The workshop will include a demonstration of the best planting practices, as well as tips...
Learn from Chandler’s Urban Forester how to plant your trees and shrubs for long-term success. The workshop will include a demonstration of the best planting practices, as well as tips...
If you've ever wanted to use paint to create something beautiful without overthinking the results, this is the workshop for you! In this class, we will explore using brushstrokes and color to create a vibrant "bouquet" of abstract flowers. There will be no need to be precise or to exactly render a particular flower; just...
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...
The weather right now may feel like winter is a long time away but this is the best time to begin planning and preparing for your winter garden. This class...
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 can stimulate your brain, boost focus, and reduce stress. Ages 6+
Join the staff of the Naval Observatory for a 2 hour guided tour of the Flagstaff Station. Learn the mission of the observatory, our history, our current research, and visit...
Interested in learning how to start and maintain a garden in Arizona? Join us for a presentation on Winter Herb Gardening and get personalized guidance from a Master Gardener. ...
Driven by Curiosity comes to life at Science in the Park! Explore more than 50 interactive exhibits for all ages featuring hands-on science activities, solar telescope viewing, aerial demonstrations, cool...
MNA will host an open house with hands-on activities for kids of all ages focused on the festival theme, Driven by Curiosity and our Wagon Road to Mother Road Route 66 Exhibit. Build a popsicle bridge, learn how neon works, design a clay road, and more! Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science...
Venture behind-the-scenes to meet one of the giant anteaters at Reid Park Zoo. Learn about their amazing adaptations, how we care for these unique animals at the Zoo, and how the Zoo supports conservation efforts in Brazil to protect this iconic species. Note: For animal safety, all participants must wear N-95 or KN-95 masks for...
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Join us for Part I of the Watering in the Arizona Desert Series. If you've ever been unsure how to water your landscape, this workshop is for you. Learn when, how...
Join us for Part I of the Watering in the Arizona Desert Series. If you’ve ever been unsure how to water your landscape, this workshop is for you. Learn when, how...
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...
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 this beginner level workshop, students will make (2) of their own 4×4″ Pressed Flower coasters using locally harvested flowers. The workshop will cover the following: • Flower Selection •...
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 a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and...
Get an up-close look at the Zamboni as rink staff show how this amazing machine transforms the ice between skating sessions. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Presented by the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Stop by for a humorously themed lecture about the natural and cultural history of coyotes in the Americas, their place in lore and...
This is a humorously themed lecture about the natural and cultural history of coyotes in the Americas, their place in lore and literature, and some of the exciting things that...
What makes a tree the BEST choice for your landscape? Consider what you want in a tree. Lifespan, shade, form, evergreen, flower...all characteristics to consider when choosing that perfect desert...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
Every day, people encounter suspicious emails, unexpected text messages, fraudulent phone calls, and social media scams that can be difficult to identify. As technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to evolve, online scams, and misinformation are becoming increasingly convincing, making it more important than ever to know what to look for and what to do...
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...
Photograms are photo prints made without a camera using light-sensitized paper. Compositions are created using translucent glass or plastic, organic material, and other objects. Students can choose from the provided holiday-themed stencils and objects to arrange their composition, but are encouraged to bring objects from home. All skill levels, all basic materials provided. Ages 16+...
Around the world, people have looked up at the stars in the sky and made meaning from the patterns they see there. This show features stories from four different cultures — Greek, Innu (Canadian First Nations), Japanese and Hawaiian — and describes how they see a single group of stars in completely different, yet culturally...
Did you know that the horse's ancestors were as big as a fox? And that horses were extinct in North America 10,000 years ago? Participants will learn about how horses...
Biologists and transportation officials are working to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife. Find out how research is helping to make northern Arizona roadways safer while maintaining habitat connectivity. Ages...
Join Harmon Library to learn about what to plant in your home garden to attract monarch butterflies! Our expert from the Grant Park Community Garden will speak about his experience...
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...
Join the staff of the Naval Observatory for a 2 hour guided tour of the Flagstaff Station. Learn the mission of the observatory, our history, our current research, and visit...
A talk on wildlife drinkers and providing drinking water for wildlife in northern Arizona, and a visit to the new wildlife drinker installed at Fort Tuthill park. Reservation required. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Museum free all day, activities 2 pm-4:30 pm Join us for a Science Day at MNA and free Open House as part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Enjoy hands- on activities, crafts, and special guests from NAU’s Engineering Department showcasing their projects and research. All Ages
Come make a box! In this class we will help you use box generating tools to customize and cut a box for yourself (or someone you know) on the laser...
Explore THINKspot's newest 3D printer and learn how to start using it. Ages 18+
Step inside Tynkertopia MakerSpace and experience hands-on exploration, creativity, and discovery. This open house is designed for all ages--drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Throughout the day, you'll find a variety of engaging activities that invite you to tynker, build, experiment, and create using real tools and materials. Meet our team,...
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,...
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Watercolor and the sea are natural partners, and in this class, we bring them together. We will explore a few sea creatures, like jellyfish and octopuses, and learn how to create these alien yet beautiful animals with our watercolors! The focus will be on looser techniques to just relax and have fun. All skill levels...
Enjoy the cool evening weather with a hike to Grandview outlook at Pinnacle Peak Park! This after-hours event will allow guests to hike at their own pace, with staff and...
Join Ranger Kevin as we greet this year’s Harvest Moon. We’ll be setting out before sunset on an easy-moderate, 2.1 mile loop. We’ll stop somewhere near the middle of the...
Join Dr. David Koerner and the Dark Sky Quartet for an evening serenade of the rising Harvest Moon, featuring classical music and lunar meditations in the beautiful natural setting of Buffalo Park. Part of the celebration of Flagstaff's 25th anniversary as the first International Dark Sky City. Seating at 5:30, performance at 6:15. After the...
Explore NAU research through a special science art exhibit featuring the work of the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society. Meet our researchers to discuss the science of Arctic landscapes, wildfires, biocrusts, giant trees, the world of soil beneath our feet, and more. Ages 13+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science...
Join Open Space for a September Full Moon Walk! We'll hike the Arizona Trail at Picture Canyon, starting from the trailhead at 3920 N El Paso Flagstaff Rd. From there,...
Grab a partner and step into our Makerspace for a night of exploration, design, and delight! Pairs will jump into a guided one-shot learn-to-play adventure to make decisions, solve challenges,...
Join Ranger Eric for a full moon hike on the Cottonwood Trail while we also look for and learn about nocturnal wildlife of the Sonoran Desert, including scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars,...
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...
We’re setting up our version of the silver screen near the Nature Center tonight. Once it’s dark, we’ll turn on the spotlight and enjoy the show that unfolds, as all...
Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded...
Open House Viewing at the 20" Barry Lutz Telescope: Explore the wonders of the night sky at NAU's Campus Observatory. Ages 13+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park....