Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring...
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance....
Free with Admission Join naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator, Kathie Schroeder as she introduces us to her avian friends Sueño the Harris’ Hawk, Falco, the American Kestrel, Poppy, the Western Screech Owl, and Banshee, the Barn Owl. Discover the different habits of birds of prey who hunt by night or by day, and get to know...
Explore Tucson Basin geology and archaeology Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with...
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,...
Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Curriculum is targeted to grades 3-5. All genders welcome. Registration is required. How to register: 1. Visit https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login 2. Enter in the club...
Join us on early release days in the Children's Area for an afternoon full of fun and activities. Explore a new activity each week. Hang out with friends while you learn how to make crafts, build with building bricks, or play games! Best for ages 5-12.
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...
Dive into the world of tomorrow at the STEAM Kids Club, where children ages 6-12 will explore virtual reality through immersive experiences. They'll embark on virtual tours of fascinating places...
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining Lego Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program! Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, Sphero little Bits and various hands on activities. This will be a two...
Learn how to make a cipher wheel and send secret messages! Ages 8 - 12 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to...
Hedgehogs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your hedgehog.
Come enjoy all the innovative gadgets and gizmos the library has to offer this month! We will assemble and tinker with several fascinating devices, like our coding mouse kit, and...
Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club LEGO ¡Los LEGOos son divertidos para toda la familia!...
Jump higher, run faster, spin without getting dizzy, walk silently - no superpowers required! Learn the physics behind athletic abilities to improve your performance in whatever activity you do. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration....
LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At each meeting, our young builders will be given either a LEGO challenge to problem solve and test, or...
Improve your hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills while building with LEGO bricks! Each month, we will be mimicking the great builders of history as we remake architectural wonders from around the world.
Celebrate Valentine's Day by doing STEAM activities. Ages 6-12.
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...
Meet Ranger Tori and Moonlight the owl and learn about owl ecology and wildlife recue/rehabilitation in the Verde Valley! Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are...
Visit tables with activities from Science Vortex, Camp Verde Community Library and Friends of the Verde River. Ages 5 - 12 Location: Camp Verde Elementary School 200 Camp Lincoln RoadCamp Verde, AZ, 86322 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's...
Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to watch the full moon rise and enjoy the desert at night. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening hike to enjoy a...