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Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Free
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From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused...
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After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 13.
Free
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7 events,
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Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Free
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 13.
Free
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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3 events,
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Free
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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Registration fee: $12 Mesa Resident/$14 Non-Resident. INSTRUCTOR FEE DUE FIRST DAY: $50. We will foster student' engineering, competitive and creative edge as we challenge them to fulfill briefs given by a world class judge. Using everyday materials, kids will create the bridges, towers, and vehicles of tomorrow. Challenges are different each session. Age at...
$62 – $64
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2 events,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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Mesa Community College invites the public to explore our amazing Universe in our state-of-the-art Planetarium located on the Southern & Dobson Campus! MCC Astronomy Nights are held on the first Friday of the month during February, March, April, & May and September, October, November, & December. MCC Astronomy Nights include planetarium shows, telescope viewing, information tables,...
$3
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9 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 Non-resident. Contractor fee due first day: $35. Ever just needed a friend or a pet that you could take anywhere, and they'll always be with you? Well, look no further, because together we'll be sewing you a friend! Sometimes you just need a little pocket pet that's there for...
$47 – $49
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Introduce your child to the hobby of model building at Pima Air and Space Museum. When: 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am Where: Administrative Building located north of the parking lot Cost: $15 per child for members, $20 per child for nonmembers Ages 6+ Each child will receive a quick-build model kit that they...
$15 – $20
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6 events,
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Special Presentation
Watch the shooting stars with us! Program begins at 7 PM On Sunday, May 5th and concludes at 12 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2024. (No overnight accommodations are included in this presentation). Tickets: Our online system will not process a ticket request if the number of available tickets is less than the number you...
$125
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This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s hooves and how to bathe a horse. Participants begin to develop riding skills that focus on basic control of a horse. Ages 7 - 14...
$164 – $199
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to learn how these plants—from the Sonoran Desert and elsewhere--have been traditionally used to treat different ailments and other conditions. Tours start at the University of...
Free
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2 events,
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Special Presentation
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$1,999 | Ages 8+ 3-Day Sessions | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2024 Sessions May 6-8 Registration Closes 8 Weeks in Advance of Each Session This 3-day Creator Course will allow Makers to build their own Prusa Mini 3D Printer, create a 3D-printed object, learn preventative maintenance, and explore tips and tricks from our experts...
$1999
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4 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join volunteers Jim & Judy for a fascinating discussion of hummingbirds! What makes hummingbirds so special and unique? Which hummingbird species are found in this area? How do they survive and thrive in the wild? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this exciting one hour presentation! Feel free to bring your lunch...
Free with Park Fee
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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6 events,
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The Compudopt Early Adopters Program is an in‐depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students (grades 3-5). Students will learn how technology can be used to help enhance a story by designing their own virtual reality world using CoSpaces Pro and bring their own creations to life using coding in the Scratch and...
Free
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Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand on their network of like-minded learners. Age...
$6 – $9
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Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners. Age at...
$9 – $13
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3 events,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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Join our Gilbert Park Rangers for a moonlit 1-mile hike through the Riparian Preserve! We will start the night at the Dragonfly Ramada for a short presentation with a hike to follow. This is a great opportunity to experience sights and sounds of the desert at night! Please bring a blacklight and water. No pets,...
Free
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9 events,
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Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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What makes the Old Main building so important? It’s the first building on the University of Arizona campus and has been a place of education and learning for over 130 years. But it’s also the site of beautiful and water-wise landscaping, combining the best of desert and adapted trees and plants with water conservation practices...
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Have you ever wondered about cacti, rattlesnakes, birds, ancient cultures, the Sonoran Desert, the White Tank Mountains, or Arizona? Ask all that and more to Ranger Eric at the Waterfall Trailhead while you go hiking this Mother’s Day! MEETING LOCATION: Waterfall Trailhead. See park map here: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/white-tank-8x11.pdf No registration required. Just show up between 10:00am and...
Free with Park Fee
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3 events,
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Special Presentation
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Turn muggles into Wizards with Harry Potter science experiments. Students will embark on a spellbinding adventure as they explore scientific principles through experiments, enchanted crafts, and games to reveal the true magic behind science. Age at least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs
$9 – $13
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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.
Free
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3 events,
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Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGO creation. LEGOs Provided!
Free
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6 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join Ranger Shaun for a morning hike along Tortoise trail to learn about some of the relationships in the Sonoran Desert. Ranger Shaun in taking a morning hike to see what's going on in the desert this morning. Come along for this 1.4-mile round trip barrier free hike to talk about the relationships in the...
Free with Park Fee
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Come find out what goes bump in the night with Ranger Shaun! If you want to know what calls the desert home after dark come find out! Perhaps you haven’t made it on a night hike, or maybe you want to know what you might see before you go, maybe the idea of walking in...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Free
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Activities include science investigations, games, storytime, music, engineering, art, and more! Maximum 12 children per camp. Parent attendance is MANDATORY. Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need. Apply here. Sun: Energy from the Sun Children will...
$20 – $25
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...
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Explore the science of light! Enjoy free planetarium programs and optics activities for families, teachers, and science enthusiasts of all ages!
Free
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1 event,
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$1,999 | Ages 8+ 3-Day Sessions | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2024 Sessions May 20-22 Registration Closes 8 Weeks in Advance of Each Session This 3-day Creator Course will allow Makers to build their own Prusa Mini 3D Printer, create a 3D-printed object, learn preventative maintenance, and explore tips and tricks from our experts...
$1999
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1 event,
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Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGO creation. LEGOs Provided!
Free
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6 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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aguaros are beloved for a reason, and they are usually blooming this time of year. See if they live up to the hype at this ranger table with visual displays, saguaro boots, and fun factoids. Enter the wonderful world of the most iconic Southwestern cactus, the sentinel of the desert, the one, the only, the...
Free with Park Fee
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LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At each meeting, our young engineers will be given a LEGO challenge to problem solve and test. We will work together to build creative LEGO creations!
Free
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3 events,
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Free
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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2 events,
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Join Ranger Kevin out by the main boat ramp to learn how to be safe while playing on the lake this summer. We’ll be talking about boat/watercraft safety, the importance...
Free with Park Fee
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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...
$60 – $85
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6 events,
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Join us for an uplifting walk guided by a butterfly expert, and marvel at our resident butterflies’ intricate beauty and divine grace. Blessed with abundant vegetation and life-giving waterways, the...
Free with Admission
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...
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Saguaros are beloved for a reason, and they are usually blooming this time of year. See if they live up to the hype at this ranger table with visual displays, saguaro boots, and fun factoids Enter the wonderful world of the most iconic Southwestern cactus, the sentinel of the desert, the one, the only, the...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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3 events,
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May 27th - May 31st 9am - 4pm Ages 8 - 11 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
$350
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May 27th - May 31st 10am - 3pm Ages 5 - 7 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
$300
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Stop by the Discovery Center after your morning hikes or time on the lake and talk with Ranger Derik The many snake species that can be found in the Sonoran Desert. A table will be set up with guidebooks, snake skins, rattlesnake rattles and even a live snake. Feel free to ask questions, bring your...
Free with Park Fee
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9 events,
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Teach your LEGO bricks new tricks in this exciting LEGO Engineering camp! We will learn about the Engineering Design Process to design engineering solutions to common problems and make fun projects that use engineering ideas to build our own games, gadgets, gizmos, and machines. Some projects will even be built with LEGO Power Functions motorized...
$179
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Enter the scientific community and learn to view the world around you differently. Together we will be exploring robots, bridge building, rockets, aerodynamics and soldering all while building real world engineering skills. And in the end, you will battle against your fellow scientists to see who the greatest everyday engineer is. Fee: $150. 480-350-5208 Age...
$150
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4 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs May 29, 2024 - Jun 19, 2024 Wed 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Teach your child how to use technology as a tool not just a toy! Enroll this summer in Discovery Kids Puterbugs, the innovative and educational technology classes brought to you by...
$49
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Join us at the library for a STEAM Activity. Give your young ones a chance to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. By doing so, they will foster creativity, boost their problem-solving skills, and have fun! Today we will be making a miniature sun and earth by marbling paper and learn why...
Free
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5 events,
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Age at least 5 yrs but less than 9 yrs May 30, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 Thu 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Is your child secretly a mad scientist?! In this lab, your kiddo will embark on a series of science adventures! Focus is on inspiring, educating and entertaining your kiddo about the...
$37
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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Age at least 7 yrs but less than 12 yrs May 30, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 Thu 10:45 AM - Noon Is your child secretly a mad scientist?! In this lab, your kiddo will embark on a series of science adventures! Focus is on inspiring, educating and entertaining your kiddo about the world...
$37
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4 events,
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Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, chuckwallas, tortoises, a tarantula and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Bring your water with you and a hat to visit the outdoor tortoise enclosure. Restrooms and...
Free with Park Fee
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Learn heat safety tips from Ranger Eric as we get into the summer months. Come learn about heat safety, heat-related illness symptoms, and how and when to hike during the hot summer months in the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric. If you plan on continuing hiking over the summer, learning these tips is the best...
Free with Park Fee
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Saguaros are beloved for a reason, and they are usually blooming this time of year. See if they live up to the hype at this ranger table with visual displays, saguaro boots, and fun factoids. Click program title for more details. Enter the wonderful world of the most iconic Southwestern cactus, the sentinel of the...
Free with Park Fee
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7 events,
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Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and embark on a journey to become a naturalist! Engage with nature, hone your observation skills, and document your discoveries at our free, family-friendly event. Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities, you will learn all about how to become a naturalist. Science Saturday is an event held on the...
Free
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Age at least 8 yrs but less than 14 yrs Jun 1, 2024 Sat 10:00 AM - Noon Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 Non-resident. Ages 9-14. Contractor fee due first...
$52 – $54
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Learn how to identify common birds and tips for better birding! Learn how to identify the common birds found around Phoenix during this introductory program. Participants will learn basic field ID techniques, some fun facts about our local species, as well as what you can do to help birds in your backyard. You will also...
Free
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