It’s SepSTEAMber! Visit Blockmainia on the 1st floor and check out “In the Pipeline”. Children will construct cubes, ladders, chairs, tunnels, mazes, forts—and whatever else they wish—with PVC pipes and connectors. This month’s interactive and educational programs are generously supported by our friends at APS! Free with Museum Admission
Stop by the San Tan Nature Center to learn about their captive animal ambassadors, including snakes and lizards, during this drop-in education session hosted by Ranger Nikki. Stop by the Nature Center anytime between 10:00 and 11:00am to visit with Ranger Nikki and learn about San Tan’s permitted animal ambassadors. Meet Wally the Chuckwalla, Cleo...
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
In this fun, hands-on activity, participants will use pre-cut colorful shapes to create their own tile using symmetry. Perfect for young STEAM learners! Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World of Science” September 22- October 1, 2023! The Festival features...
Join Lowell Observatory for an exciting science program, designed for young minds. Learn about the nearest star to us, the Sun, and how nature interacts with day and night. Children will do interactive activities that will promote math, reasoning, and fine motor skills while igniting their curiosity to learn more about our universe! ...
Join Ranger Steve in the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your questions answered! Get hands on and hold items like snake skins, rattles, and even skeletons! MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No...
It’s WMG’s 20-year anniversary, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! After 20 years of hard work and big accomplishments to care for our watershed, we’re going to have a blowout party Friday night at our Living Lab in the Palo Verde neighborhood. Everyone is invited to this party, with activities for all...
Another exciting episode of Ranger Shaun’s BUG THEATER! Returning to the Area 3 Ramadas, the allure of the stage! Bug Theater is back, join Ranger Shaun once again for a trip to the world of the tiny and mighty. Bring your magnifying glasses and come on down for another night of insect capture and ID!...
Explore the wonders of the night sky from NAU's Campus Observatory. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World of Science” September 22- October 1, 2023! The Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community...
Four on-demand Science Bedtime Stories are available on the Festival's website and app starting on Thursday, September 21st. Local authors read their illustrated children's books that will delight the budding scientists in your life. This year's pre-recorded stories include authors Nancy Marshall, Don Lago, Monica Brown and Rodo Safranac. Science Bedtime Stories are sponsored by...