Join Ranger Nikki on an easy hike to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes. Watch for birds on a 2-mile hike with Ranger Nikki on...
RAWR! Help your kiddo find their discovery hat, as we begin our adventure of learning all about dinosaurs! They'll learn about dinosaurs through songs, stories, dino digs, and crafts. Age...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs and more! Free with Admission
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
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...
Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of...
Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're going to the moon! Join Isabel in this weekly class to learn all about space. Each week children will engage in exciting activities including space-theme music,...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
Enjoy a free and fun puppet show about the value of saguaros in the desert landscape, sponsored by the City of Tempe Water Utilities division! Did you know that the...
Come chat about venomous creatures with Ranger Shaun! Talk with Ranger Shaun about some of the venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert and maybe even see a few! Dispel some...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
Performances at 10:30 and 11:30 “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular...
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...
Hola! Students will have fun learning their abc’s, numbers colors, and more in this bilingual class in Spanish and English. Students will learn with songs, books, and activities. No...
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
Calling all science enthusiasts! Check out our fun, interactive and educational science class. This class is hands-on, so be sure to dress for mess! We'll create experiments that pop, fizz,...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn with Ranger Steve about the unique geology of the Sonoran Desert and see some rock specimens up close. Did you know that the...
Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family on vacation from another star system! This show is a journey through the fascinating planets of our...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
Experience and learn about the wide diversity in the animal kingdom through a visit from Reid Park Zoo's live animal ambassadors. This special presentation will inspire you to protect and...
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in...
Come create with us at Harmon Library!
Introduction to basic block coding principles using Code-A-Pillar, Code.org, and other hands-on and unplugged activities. Dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM Class Fee: $35 Intended Audience:...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...
Learn about chemical reactions when heat is given off, releasing energy as heat, or taken in, increasing the heat of the chemical agent, then create your own! Presented by Tucson...
Join us at MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!) and make something cool! Bring a STEAM project or craft you're working on, or just explore...
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities geared toward Tweens ages 6 to 12. Each week explores different projects centered around learning, exploration, creativity, and...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Space. Have you ever wondered how hard it is to get a space rover to safely land on...
Introduction to basic coding principles through gamified learning experiences using block-based coding languages consisting of text. Students should be able to read on grade level. Dates: August 10, 17, 24, 31...
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...
et’s escape to the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty! Students will use LEGO® bricks to design their medieval fantasies while also bringing real history to life! They’ll have a...
Building with LEGO® bricks is often about one thing: making incredible constructions for the mini-figures! Your child will make some truly wild creations; from engineering challenges like making the tallest...
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...