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...
Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, fun, and lots of LEGO!
Create an owl on a circular loom and "Hoot" through the Sonoran Desert, home of the Great Horned Owl. Learn about these majestic birds and other nocturnal creatures. Each month STEAM...
Learn about the different ways we build bridges around the world. Apply what you learned in our labs by building and testing your very own bridge designs. Labs are designed...
National Take a Hike Day is celebrated each year on November 17 in recognition of the National Trails System Act of 1968. This Act designated a series of scenic, historic and recreation trails in both backcountry and urban areas in an effort to provide outdoor opportunities for the public. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department...
Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of exploring the great outdoors on this special day! Join Ranger Nikki on an easy terrain 2-mile walk to search for creatures of the night including scorpions, bats, owls, coyotes, kangaroo rats and other nocturnal critters! The route is an out-and-back walk on the Service Road, which is mostly...