Every Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am-11am At Mission Garden, in the Youth Garden This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. All gifts are appreciated. At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program....
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...
Learn about the Pack Rats and their desert time machines. Ever wondered who lives in those piles of debris with cholla balls on top? The white-throated wood rat, aka the pack rat. This industrious little rodent has been collecting stuff and taking it home to nests for thousands of years. Join us and see an...
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Discovery Tour Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025
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!
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...
Explore the world of story through drama and play in this pop up program! Your child will learn about the tools of imaginative play and performance. Meet us in DramaRama...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100%...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
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...
Calling all bird lovers - celebrate birdwatching, nature, and art with activities offered by multiple local non-profits! Location: Sedona Wetlands Preserve 7500 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 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...
Every February, Chandler celebrates the exploration of invention. The Chandler Innovation Fair (CIF) showcases the businesses, artists, students and innovators in the community as Chandler participates in the statewide Arizona SciTech Festival. Now in its 14th year, we are continuing to partner with the Chandler Unified School District's Innovation Fair, which brings about greater district participation. This...
Stop by the open house to see snakes, spiders and other animals that call the Sonoran Desert home! Ranger Derik will be available to answer questions and introduce the animals. There will be a giant desert hairy scorpion, a mountain king snake, an ironclad beetle, tarantula, tailless whip scorpion, and other species on display. There...
Join Park Staff and Volunteers at the Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for an open house! Usery Mountain Regional Park is hosting an open house and community resource fair on 02/22/2025 from 10am to 2pm! Come to the park's Nature Center for a chance to meet the park staff, supervisor, and community volunteers. Meet...
Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something...
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...
Think you have what it takes to be a WWII spy? If you choose to accept this mission, you’ll use invisible messages, ciphers, Morse code, and more to learn critical information on an unidentified aircraft. Volunteers from...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social...
Jungle Jill Animal Encounters brings live, exotic and domestic animals for an up close, educational, and unforgettable experience! Families will get an opportunity to see and touch live animals as you learn about them. Children of all ages will enjoy Jungle Jill. This program is sponsored by Deer Valley Family Resource Center. The Deer Valley...
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...
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...
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Come learn some cools facts about the universe we live in and then make moon sand to take home! Ages 6-12 supplies and seating limited.
Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
Stop by an information table hosted by Ranger Nikki to learn about some of the wildflowers that can be found at Lake Pleasant and the other County Parks. Ranger Nikki will have a photo display of common springtime wildflowers and perennial shrubs that you might see while hiking in our regional parks. Learn tips for...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
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...
Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By...
Fun and messy hands-on science with CSOs Elisabeth and Aspen! Ages 6 - 12 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 for a green-thumb gathering like no other! Bring your surplus plants or seeds and swap them with fellow garden enthusiasts. First come first served, as space is limited.
More than 55,000 students study at the historic Tempe campus. The historic Tempe campus offers hundreds of majors that engage undergraduates and graduates in multidisciplinary research and exploration in innovative laboratories and facilities. Mountain America Stadium and ASU’s other Big 12 athletic venues contribute to the spirit-filled energy on campus. The Sun Devils’ athletic complex,...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs will walk you through tool safety, material exploration, the preparation of etching areas, how to cut lines in CorelDRAW and make a laser-cut creation to...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Educator, Nancy Kreuder will present a natural history of the ambassador animals that join her at Desert Broom Library. Come learn about lizards, snakes, hawks, owls, and falcons. For all ages. Seating is limited.
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Show Times: Saturday, Feb. 22: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations,...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). No ticket or registration required.
Join us for a colorful look at the wildflowers of Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve! Not only do our local wildflowers look beautiful, but they are also part of the plant life that supports the entire Sonoran Desert ecosystem. In this presentation you will learn about our most popular spring wildflowers, the role they play in nature,...
Join us for a special Rodeo Break event - with live hedgehogs! Learn about hedgehogs and hedgehog care in this interactive class. While these spikey critters make for a challenging pet, they have an undeniable charm! Students will get the opportunity to handle two live hedgehogs, feed them mealworms, and participate in hedgehog themed arts and crafts. This...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.
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...
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...
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...
The next scheduled Star Party is Saturday February 22nd, 2025. (Sunset at 7:05 pm) Our February 22nd Star Party will be at the North Castle Hot Springs Road Click here for location
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 Jacques are back, this time with ROBOTS! Join FlagShakes at our new Beaver Street Theatre in downtown Flagstaff this February for Shakespeare on Pluto, an uproarious...
Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623 Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle...
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer!* Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about an astronomer’s research,...