Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel...
Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why Maricopa County Parks monitor and support butterfly populations. Along with the other pollinators that help out in our parks! ...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Examine a variety of seeds up close to see how no 2 seeds are alike! You’ll also compare and contrast the details of color, weight, texture, and size. You can even take a closer look at flowers, leaves, soil, and more, all from The Children’s Garden!
Ranger Shaun’s brought out the bug box again! But bugs aren’t the only pollinators on the block! Come learn about the others too! Everybody loves flowers of one type or...
With cooler weather on the horizon, stop by the Nature Center to visit with Ranger Derik and learn what you should carry on your desert hikes and how to stay safe while you’re out in the parks. A table will be set up in the nature center with clothing, gear, maps and packing lists. Stop...
It’s SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts and tunnels, kids will explore structural design, problem-solving, and creative thinking—all core elements of STEAM learning.
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
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,...
A more in-depth look at the pollinator-flower relationship with Ranger Shaun. A basic discussion of flower morphology and plant reproductive strategies as they relate to pollinators. What are flowers anyway? Why are they the colors and shapes they are? Why do only some animals go to certain ones? Not a bug person? You might be...
Celebrate “SepSTEAMber” in the KIDchen with Edible Ed as we mix up a tangy treat that fizzes with fun! Kids will explore the chemistry behind acids and bases while stirring,...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
Join us this September for our Homeschool Social where creativity meets engineering! Homeschooled children will enjoy an interactive session of paper bridge building, combining fun with learning in a hands-on...
Join us for the first garden club event of the season! We'll be planting flowers in our raised garden bed from seed and from transplants!
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. Open STEAM Lab (ages 6-12): Thursdays, 4 pm
Ever dreamt of having a furry, feathery, or scaly sidekick? Well, before you dive into the pet parade, it's time to think about the cha-ching! Keeping your critter healthy, happy, and well-fed isn't cheap. Enter Pet Cents, the game that turns budgeting for your beastie into an adventure of smart spending! Thinking Money for Kids...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00