The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
If you have ever been interested in drawing what you observe in the natural world, then you should attend this program! Join local illustrator and author, Diane Iverson, for the Fall drawing series. Learn and practice colored pencil drawing and leave with finished pieces.
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. Free with Park Fee
Ages: 8 - 11 years Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful portrait using simple geometric shapes! Free with Admission
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...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
Explore our cactus community, learn how the saguaro thrives in the desert and discover the fascinating interrelationships between saguaros and other desert plants and animals. Plant a saguaro to take home! Presented by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to...
Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods! Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the arthropod group! Learn about their anatomy, taxonomy, and maybe even see a few! Learn all sorts of things you never knew you didn’t know! Ask...
Drop by after lunch to see Ranger Shaun and the animal ambassadors! Ranger Shaun will have the invertebrate animal ambassadors on display, as well as other artifacts from the program, and be answer questions during this informal Q A session. Drop by, or hang around, to find out answers to questions about our ever present...
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...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
The award-winning Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome Film followed by...
Ages: 5-11 Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but may incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge? Siblings are welcome to attend and DUPLO will be provided for younger children. Parent or guardian required for supervision of younger siblings. Ages 6 - 11
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. LEGO® Lab 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 problem-solving skills. Use your creativity to build anything you can...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes, sun protection, and bring water for the hike. This program will be cancelled in inclement weather. The parking area is unmarked gravel. There are no restrooms...
Families will enjoy a special storytime after-hours in the Library followed by fort-building, with materials brought from home, and then time for sharing stories with your kids in your fort. Families should bring sheets, clothespins/clamps, and flashlights to create your own fort in the Library.
Does your favorite star have an Arabic name? Join cultural astronomer Dr. Danielle Adams as she showcases the importance of dark skies to the development of the rich cultural traditions of indigenous Arabian astronomy. Drawing from 6th–10th century CE Arabic texts, she will demonstrate how dark desert skies enabled faint stars near the limits of...
Sit back and enjoy a presentation from one of Glen Canyon’s Park Rangers. Topics Vary. Programs take place at the Wahweap Campground Amphitheater. The area around the amphitheater is paved and flat. Wheelchair seating available. All outdoor programs are weather permitting. Free with Park Fee