Join Ranger Eric to walk through our pollinator garden and look for insect and bird pollinators at the native plants there, as well as discuss the importance of pollinators to flowering plants,...
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...
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,...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of...
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+
Join Butterfly Wonderland for a magical adventure in the Butterfly Theater! Dive deep into the rainforest with a Story Time session, featuring captivating tales about butterflies and other rainforest critters....
Stop by after your morning hikes and birding and learn about the many mammal species that call the park home. Click program title for more details. Ranger Derik will have a table...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag to "Slytherin" and other Hollywood...
Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors—namely snakes, but also potentially our tortoise, scorpion, and tarantula—devour their juicy...
Welcome to Kidz STEAM! STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Our STEAM program offers the opportunity to get creative and test out their inventiveness while engaging with other children...
Make your own solar oven and explore how they work! Ages 8-18 All materials provided.
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary. Programs are located inside the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen...
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...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create an animated version of the phases of the moon. We'll first create hand-drawn versions of the moon and then digitize them to create...
Archaeological adventures abound! Visit each station for games and activities, and win cool prizes! This program is intended for ages 3 to 12. First come, first served. Tickets released one...
Big Trucks, Big Science! Rev up for our Monster Truck STEM Smash day at the Bagdad Public Library! Race Monster Jam trucks, paint with tire tracks, work a mini pit...
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...
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...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
Explore nature and STEAM through hands-on adventures filled with fun experiments and creative projects. First come, first served. Supplies limited to 24 participants. Thursdays from 4-5pm Ages 6 - 12
Drop in for fun with Virtual Reality gaming at the library! (ages 8-17 /60 min)
This program combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills with engaging hands-on activities. Each session offers interactive challenges to encourage creative thinking. Ages...
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
Come hang out with us at Lego Club! We'll have lots of fun things to build with such as Legos, K'Nex and Keva Blocks, along with some other Lego themed...
4-H Social here at the Library Presented by Elaine Miller. Ages 5 - 18
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
This is a 60-minute guided hike to the Hanging Garden site just south of Glen Canyon Dam on Highway 89. The hike is 1.5 miles total along mostly flat, even...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as...
Celebrate our nation's 250-year milestone by exploring the desert after dark! Join Ranger Jacque for a family-friendly night hike in search of the stripe-tailed scorpion. This fun program starts with a brief overview...
Dr. Logan Pearce explores the impact of light pollution on the Grand Canyon, surrounding communities, and individual homes. In this talk, Dr. Pearce highlights the work of dark skies advocates...