Ages 6 - 7 The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three hours long and does have a specific outline of activities & expectations. After check-in, the keepers & their counselor will gather together, review the...
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 federal holidays. From the Painted Desert Visitor Center parking lot at the north end of the park, walk through the central courtyard, through the...
Ages 8 - 11 years Reptile Day camps are focus on ALL types of reptiles such as Crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles/tortoises and amphibians! Day camp will be filled with activities...
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...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or American Indian use of plants and animals. Program...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
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!...
Ages 3 - 6 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...
Called ‘The Tree of Wonders’, the agave has been utilized for over 40 products - from textiles to tequila - and celebrated for centuries. Uncover the adaptations that enable this...
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...
Bring your own LEGO and build with us!
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!
Build your dreams and let your imagination soar at the STEAM Kid's Club! Kids aged 6-12 will have a blast during our free playtime with LEGO, where the possibilities are...
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,...
Join us at Sam Garcia Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month as will explore different STEAM based activities centered around learning, exploration, creativity, and self-discovery. Appropriate for ages 5-12.
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make...
Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Program is...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but...
Think you could build a nest as well or better than a bird? Come on a short nature walk with us in the Centennial Heritage Area behind the Main Library...
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...
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...
(ages 6 & up / 45 min) Meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation...
Ages 5 - 12 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...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At each meeting, our young engineers will be given a LEGO challenge to problem solve and test. We will...
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight and a light jacket. 1mi-1.5mi, 2 hour hike. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center located at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park...