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...
Join Arizona State Parks and the US Forest Service for a fun series of kid programs from May to September! Information and sign up at Entrance Station Free with...
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....
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00...
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,...
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to a ranger. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host...
Bring a lunch and join Ranger Steve for an in-depth look at how the North American Monsoon works! Bring a lunch and hang out in the air-conditioned Nature Center classroom...
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:...
It’s International Bats Weekend! Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood mammals of the Sonoran Desert. Come to the Discovery Center and help Ranger Kevin celebrate...
After school activities all about Chess and STEAM. You can either join a drop-in game of Chess and practice your strategies with your fellow youths or you can enjoy rotating...
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....
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...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats. Learn about desert mammals with Ranger Nikki during this informal...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate leisurely evening walk to enjoy the sunset and spotlight nocturnal animals. Join Ranger Nikki for a 2-mile evening walk to enjoy the...
ur Scorpion walks are an opportunity to learn about native scorpions in their desert home. We will likely encounter several species of scorpion and have an opportunity to watch them...
Join Ranger Derik for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Enjoy an after-hours trail walk to learn about the nocturnal critters...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may...
Come see what sort of thrilling show plays out on tonight’s stage at Bug Theater with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of education and entertainment quite unlike...
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...