Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in August, we will be leading two walks of 12 participants each, both starting at 6:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Spring migration is under way, so who knows what we will see! Lucy’s Warbler, Bell’s Vireo, and Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet are among the possibilities. Designed for ages 12 and up. As with all nature-related activities, our...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling. They just might be the one to come across an “ore body” with a “vein of copper” running through it! This event is included with...
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 our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
Puppets are on parade with the Great Arizona Puppet Theater. Enjoy one-hour shows filled with storytelling and song. Each month brings a new production designed to ignite imagination and fill the theater with excitement and laughter. Shows are perfect for infants, toddlers, and older children alike. Age less than 10 yrs
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors....
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...
A program for homeschool students, ages 5 - 18, and their families to connect and learn together! This month, they're focusing on Citizen Science.
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required. Ages 3 - 6
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Recommended...
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Space Telescope Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8...
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world.
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 the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
Are you ready to code to the next level after Little Bytes? Join MACH1 and CodePHX for this 1 hour, 4-week program for children ages 8-12 that introduces them to Scratch Blocks Code. You’ll learn basic coding concepts and use those tools to create simple projects in Scratch. Join us as we cover programming fundamentals such...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
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 our offerings and available equipment and activities. Computers are available for working on coding, graphic design, video editing, or 3D modeling projects only.
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Kids will be given challenges like building a bridge or creating a castle, but they may free build as well. Younger siblings welcome! Fun for the whole family! Ages 5 - 12
Teens! Tweens! Return to school in style with your own custom stickers! Come to the Makery at Downtown Chandler Library to design and cut out your very own stickers with the Cricut Maker cutting machine, perfect for water bottles, notebooks, and folders. For ages 9 to 17.
Help us fill our seed packets for the seed library, hear from Master Gardeners, ask questions about your home garden, & learn about Earth Heart Park and Community Garden! Ages 12 and up welcome, no registration required.
Have you ever wanted to make your own music? Join CodePHX and MACH1 for this 4-week program to code, compose, and customize your own songs! Together we'll learn about music through the coding language Python, using a free online coding program called EarSketch. We'll build coding skills like variables, constants, and functions. No coding or...
We are back with our 3rd annual Bat Night! Come out to help clean up the Rillito and see the Mexican free-tailed bats take flight while hearing from Debbie C. Buecher, M.S., an expert with 35 years of experience working with bats. We will begin this event with cleaning up the Rillito River near Campbell...
Learn to sew or improve your skills. Enjoy and evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level. Sewing machines and materials provided. First project is a duffle bag to keep your projects in, after that all finished projects go home. Great for beginners or parents and children to do together. Ages 10+
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...