Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by taking an easy hike with Ranger Nikki to learn all about saguaro cactus, the iconic symbol of both our State and of the Southwest. Enjoy an easy-paced hike among the saguaros and meet the park’s mega rock star, the uniquely shaped and...
Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about saguaro cactus, the iconic symbol of both our State and of the Southwest. Relax...
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...
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Step into the world of science with Dr. T-Rex for a fun, hands-on adventure! Enjoy an engaging and interactive experience where you can safely explore, experiment, and discover by tasting,...
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...
Learn and meet some reptiles and how to take care of them in this fun and interactive class. Presented by Emy Kleinkauf Ages 6 - 13
Get ready to stomp, chomp, build, paint, and explore! Join us every Friday during our Summer Reading Program for hands-on dinosaur adventures the whole family will love! » June 19th...
Join several Maricopa County departments for a free, family themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) event that showcases some of the many ways our County Government incorporates STEAM...
Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts! This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a Division of the Secretary of State, with...
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
Join our friends from the Japanese Friendship Garden as we make Samurai Hats and talk about the Samurai as a Japanese hero. Emiri will guide families in crafting origami pieces...
Calling all LEGO Masters! Join us each month as we create and display amazing LEGO creations. Don't forget to bring your creativity; you'll need it! •5-8 year olds with guardian/parent...
Learn how to raise mealworms for feeding to chickens or reptiles! Mealworms are a great source of food for our pet friends. Learn simple ways of raising mealworms and the...
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...
Attention future engineers and anyone who wants to learn about robotics, this is the program for you. Come and learn about VEX IQ and how to start your own robotics...
Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will be focusing on...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Ford Canyon Trail from the Area 9 trailhead. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces. The hike distance and time...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...