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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Raptor Demonstration

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Bobcat Amphitheater. Birds of prey are important to the health of wild ecosystems but they can benefit human habitats as well. Learn about the behavior, biology, and ecological role of raptors and how the ancient art of falconry has shaped modern raptor conservation efforts. Park ranger and licensed falconer, Erik, will answer all your questions about birds...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park.  The lab is closed on all...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Investigation of the 1000 Year Old Rock Art! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Become a Rock Art Detective and investigate the who, when, and how mysteries of the 1000 year old Hohokam Petroglyphs. -Meet at Signal Hill at 10:15 a.m. Plan for 20 minutes of driving time to location from the visitor center -An optional 1/4 mile hike will follow the program, discussing some of the common plants and animals...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Whimsical Wings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Step into a realm of wonder as Butterfly Wonderland’s Education Specialists release exquisite tropical butterflies into the Conservatory. Capture the enchanting moment with on camera as these graceful insects take their inaugural flight. Feel free to engage with the specialists, asking any questions that may pique curiosity. This captivating event is included FREE WITH ADMISSION.

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program — Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily. We all have our favorites - favorite restaurants, favorite music, favorite parks. Join a ranger, or a park volunteer, for a program...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Navajo County Library District: 3D MODELING AND PRINTING

Navajo County Library District - Show Low Public Library 181 N. 9th St., Show Low

In this session, we will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad.   For more information, call 928-532-4070.

Free

National Parks Service: Look Out! It’s a Jumping Cholla!

Saguaro National Park Tucson

If you have wanted to learn how far a jumping cholla can fly or if you have another question with respect to the seven various cholla species in Saguaro National...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station Aquatic Life

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Ranger Shaun has found some microscopes and is sampling Palm Lake! Come have a look at what sort of things might be swimming around in there. Learn about aquatic life...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – STEAM

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

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....

Free

Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – Chess and STEAM

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

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...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Afternoon Amble

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Shaun for a relaxing walk around the beautiful Palm Lake. Watch and listen for birds, bugs, and more in the trees as we enjoy the November weather. Closed...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...

Free with Park Fee

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...

Free – $12

Navajo County Library District: ROBOTICS CLUB

Navajo County Library District - Show Low Public Library 181 N. 9th St., Show Low

This is our weekly meet-up for Robotics Club. Ages 8 - 10 For more information, call 928-532-4070.

Free

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. Meet new friends and engage in cooperative play while attempting weekly challenges that promote engineering, math and...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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,...

Free with Park Fee

Embry – Riddle Aeronatical University: Rising Stars of Prescott

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure. The content for this program changes every month it is shown. Shows will last for approximately 40 minutes. Please remember to arrive at...

$5

Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Brushstrokes at Night

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Get creative! Spend an evening at Butterfly Wonderland with friends or a significant other at Butterfly Wonderland and learn to paint a beautiful butterfly masterpiece in this fun and interactive...

$15 – $30

National Park Service: Star Party

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for some stargazing among the saguaros! Telescopes will be provided. Accessible program. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center located at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

HeatSync Labs: Young Makers

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

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 babysitting. No lectures. This is discovery learning and creation. Questions to: [email protected] HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community...

Free