Join us for a guided walk through Mission Garden’s Michael Moore Medicinal Garden and discover the many ways plants have been valued for their medicinal properties and healing traditions. Led by a volunteer herbalist, this walk offers an opportunity to learn about the medicinal significance of plants growing throughout the garden, their traditional uses, and...
Burn off some calories on this picturesque and challenging hike. This Very Difficult hike climbs 1032 ft. to the Andrews-Kinsey Trail and continues to a spectacular view overlooking the Fountain Hills Preserve before returning. 6.8 miles, total elevation gain of 1,187 ft. for about 4 hours. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring...
This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk. Ages 9+
Discover the secrets to maintaining your drip irrigation system with a local expert! Learn the essential techniques and best practices for ensuring optimal water usage and minimal waste. This FREE Water-Smart Workshop is open to all Town of Queen Creek water customers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register HERE
This class focuses on expectant parents planning for a less medicated birth. In addition to the basic elements of the "Preparation for Childbirth" class, this class provides specific comfort and coaching techniques for each stage of labor. Breathing, visualization, relaxation and other resources are emphasized and practiced to empower expectant moms and give them confidence...
A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan. Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples,...
A successful desert landscape starts with a thoughtful plan Join a local landscape architect to learn best practices for designing a landscape that thrives in the desert. Explore real examples,...
Learn Lifesaving Skills! This CPR/AED & BASIC FIRST AID training program will teach you critical skills needed to recognize and care for a variety of adult, child, and infant medical...
Join Allison Hahn, a Water Resources Analyst with Arizona Water Company, and Brianna McMaster-Smith, an Environmental Quality Coordinator with Arizona Water Company, to learn about water resources and water quality....
Fly a drone indoors at Pima Air and Space Museum! You’ll learn the basics of drone flight and an obstacle course will test your drone piloting skills. At the end...
Most homes yards are graded to remove any rainwater as fast as possible. While you don’t want it in your house, it’s a great way to add free water to your landscape. Learn how to keep the right amount of water in your yard after the rain so you can run your irrigation even less...
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...
Attend this workshop to learn more about Scottsdale’s water portfolio and find out where our water comes from. This course will cover long-term water supply preparedness. Register HERE!
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...
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...
Capture images with a handmade pinhole camera using a box, a pin, and other ordinary materials. Students will learn how to assemble the box, capture an image, and develop their...
This workshop will guide students through the process of framing an image using archival materials. The instructor will demonstrate using a large mat-cutting instrument, as well as a hand-held cutting...
A special weekend class designed for busy expectant parents. Begin the class on Saturday and complete the second session on Sunday. This class will provide parents with an overview of what to expect during childbirth and options regarding labor, birth and postpartum. You will gain the knowledge you need to be an active participant in...
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...
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...
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,...
Interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for...