Learn about desert butterflies with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See preserved specimens and photographs to help you identify common flutterers that can be seen at the end of summer into early fall along our desert trails and in your back yard. You can also learn about the Parks Department butterfly monitoring initiative...
Join Arizona Master Naturalist, Kathleen McCoy, on an journey to explore the birds of the Riparian Preserve, one bird at a time. Each class will focus on a different type of bird you can find in the Preserve. Learn interesting facts about theses incredible creatures, participate in family friendly activities, and then go on a...
Join Ranger Kevin for a look at some fascinating natural and manmade artifacts. Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:00am to 12:30pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts,...
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...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience:...
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...
Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions,...
Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...