This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different aspect of the park each week....
Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand on their network of like-minded learners. ...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
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 see and learn!
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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...
Learn the basics of 3D printing, watch a 3D printer in action, then paint a pre-made flower. These flowers would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day on May 10th. Ages 8+. Mother's Day card supplies will also be provided.
Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners.
Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners. Ages 7...
Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm Drop by the KIDchen today for a hands-on STEM adventure with Edible Ed—part of our May-ker Month celebration! This month, we’re diving into making, crafting, and working with our hands. Kids will explore early kitchen science and math skills as they cut, measure, and mix ingredients. It’s a playful, sensory-rich...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according...
Join MACH1 in the Children's Department and create a playable paper guitar. This activity will blend basic circuitry and basic coding to bring our musical instruments to life. No experience necessary. This program is designed for children ages 8-17 and their families. Space is limited - first come, first served.
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
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...