Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring science-based careers. Stations will feature camera trapping, behavioral enrichment, information on palm oil consumption, bird watching and so much more! Participants will have full access...
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. The lab is closed on all federal holidays. From the Painted Desert Visitor Center parking lot at the north end of the park, walk through the central courtyard, through the...
Dinosaur themed all throughout November!
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Spend a morning at the Riparian Preserve with your little one getting in tune with nature. In this class we will learn about the joys of springtime through a storybook...
Where Learning Gets Wild! You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Ages 3 - 6 Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required.
Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Appropriate for ages 2 – 5 years.
Crazy, quirky, or creepy, the facts about cactus are as fascinating as the folklore – and just as far-fetched. Join a park naturalist for an easy stroll and lighthearted look at our spiny desert dwellers. Wheelchair accessible Free with Park Fee
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily. We all have our favorites - favorite restaurants, favorite music, favorite parks. Join a ranger, or a park volunteer, for a program...
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...
Encounter life-size dinosaurs on the library lawn! Dig for fossils, dance with the dinos, and much more!
Come join Ranger Shaun for this drop in, drop out informational station. See some venomous creatures up close. Ask questions, examine artifacts like skins, skulls, and teeth, and finally lay some myths to rest. We can’t make venomous animals “safe” but we can make them “safer to be around.” Come find out how! Water and...
You’ve been to Bug Theater (I hope). Now come talk about it! Or, if you haven’t, prepare yourself for the next round! Come to Bug Talk and go a little...
Explore colors in our desert environment, learn how to make natural paints and create your own masterpiece. All ages. Presented by Pima County Parks & Recreation
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Calling all explorers!!! Come join us as we discover the wonders that our world has to offer with a new adventure and activity each month! •5-7 year olds; parent/guardian recommended...
In anticipation of an all-ages, local beekeeper program on November 20th, we're making a garden hotel for helpful garden bugs! Kids between 5-12 are invited to create an inviting haven of organic materials for the little critters that help our gardens thrive. An expert from the Water Conservation department will also be on hand to...
Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Program is scheduled to last roughly 45 minutes. Walk is roughly 300 yards. Free with Park Fee
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. 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...
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
(ages 5 and up / 45 min) Use your infinite imagination to create and build with LEGOs. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
Ages 5 - 12 Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Kids will be given challenges like building a bridge or creating a castle, but they may free build as well. Younger siblings welcome! Fun for the whole family!
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Children ages 3-5 and their families are invited for an interactive storytime and activity about space! This month’s activities: Explore the Moon, Bear Shadow, and Exploration with Water! Space is limited.
Come build with us! Families will be given a fun theme to create a LEGObuild. Teams must have at least one adult participating. Blocks for this event will be provided by the library.