Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County Winter birding at Historic Canoa Ranch means ducks and sparrows. We will also be on the lookout for things like Lawrence’s Goldfinch, Northern Harrier, and more.
Join Ranger Derik after your morning hikes in the nature center and explore the small world of macro invertebrates that call the parks waterways home. Water samples will be collected from the spring and Palm Lake in the morning and participants will have the opportunity to look for macroinvertebrate species in the sample. This is...
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...
Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and begin to BLOOM with knowledge yourself! This amazing indoor display is presented by Sedona Public Library volunteers with permission of the Coconino National Forest.
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your recyclables, tips on composting and how to help animal habitats with a fun matching game. Make sure all the animals go to the right home!...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!
The Arboretum opens for our 2025 season April 30th, 2025!
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. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. STEAM Playdate (Ages 3–6): Wednesdays, 11 am
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...
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics.
Come join us at Cesar Chavez Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.
This STEAM activity is to make your own beaded caterpillar to munch through some leaves. The fun part is you can make it move! Inspired by the book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. This program is best suited for ages 6-12 but children of all ages are welcome with parent or guardian supervision.
Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, LEGO, science-based crafts and various hands on activities. Our resident origami master will be on hand to share her knowledge as well. This will be a two hour drop in program. Ages...
Come join us at Saguaro library for an engaging STEAM activity! STEAM activites will include hands on fun exploring Science, Engineering, Technology, Art & Math. Ages 3-12. Tickets are available 15 minutes prior to the session at the service desk.
Through a short lecture/discussion, demonstration, and a FUN stomp rocket activity, participants will learn about the air pollutants of concern in the Tucson area, where pollution comes from, how breathing air pollution may affect our health, and what we can do to keep the air and environment healthy. Staff may use props such as healthy...
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 friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No registration is required. Snacks will be provided, while supplies last.
Come and explore the world of STEM! This month we will be exploring the different layers that make up planet earth! Materials (playdough) provided. Registration required.
Join us to create and make! Ages 3+
Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation and safety of each animal. (ages 6 & up / 45 min)
It's Slime Time! Join us each month as we make different types of slime. 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 black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
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 just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...