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....
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 out and what their habits are, so you can be ready to spot them in their natural habitat. View the Tohono Chul bird guide here....
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Review different types of animal teeth and create your own animal puppet in the Art Studio!
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...
Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are...
It’s Healthy Smiles Month! Join us in our Children’s Garden outside as we practice brushing giant teeth! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the White Tank Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
Sometimes scary, but always cool! – spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards 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 everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers,...
At this event: University of Arizona nutrition outreach specialist Maira with hands-on activities, healthy snacks, and recipes to try at home! Join us after story time to learn more about...
Experience hapa zome, a Japanese printmaking technique using nature pigments from Verde Valley leaves and flowers! 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!
Experience Hapa Zome, a Japanese printmaking technique using nature pigments from leaves & flowers!
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...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...
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, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks!
Ages: 5-11 Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Pre - Registration required due to limited seating. Call: 928-453-0718 All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges, all while developing STEM skills, problem-solving skills, and sparking their imagination through hands-on LEGO projects. Space is limited.
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...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
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...
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...
“The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed specifically to engage and drive...
Show Times: Friday, Feb. 21: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This 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....
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...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...
In collaboration with Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and Lowell Observatory After the successful run of Simply Silly Shakespeare, an original play designed for young audiences, the characters of Shakespeare and...