Celebrate STEM with us in Gila County! STEMFest is a free community event made possible by the businesses, organizations, agencies, and individuals that volunteer their time and efforts to make STEM-education a community issue. Location: Gila County Community College 8274 S. Six Shooter Canyon Rd., Globe, AZ 85501
Where Learning Gets Wild! These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities,...
Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday!. Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will be set up throughout our Discovery Gardens. The learning stations provide each visitor the chance to learn and to become wise caretakers of the land.
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your recyclables, tips on composting and how to help animal habitats with a fun matching game. Make sure all the animals go to the right home!...
Be inspired by artist Georgia O’Keeffe as you observe real flowers and paint them, just in time to celebrate Earth Day and the “Earth Day Expo” Event on April 22nd in the Children’s Garden!
Let’s celebrate Earth Day! Stop by the Children’s Garden to make your very own wildflower seed bomb to plant at home!
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
Join Boyce Thompson Arboretum for our second annual Arbor Day Celebration and celebrate all things trees! The whole family can have fun with our tree-themed activities and crafts. Girl Scouts receive a special patch for attending while supplies last. Activities: Learn to count tree rings Tree slice necklace making Tree scavenger hunt Tree matching game...
Join Boyce Thompson Arboretum for the second annual Arbor Day Celebration! Invite family and friends to participate in tree-themed activities and crafts. Girl Scouts can receive a discounted admission and a special patch if they pre-register. Activities include: Meet real-life birds from Liberty Wildlife Learn to count tree rings Tree slice necklace making Tree scavenger...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club LEGO ¡Los LEGOs son divertidos para toda la familia! Construirás con LEGOs de todos los tamaños. Hojas para colorear y...
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages...
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...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Let’s play with LEGOS! Every Saturday you can build something new. Show off your creativity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and have tons of fun! ¡Juguemos con LEGOS! Cada sábado puedes construir algo nuevo. ¡Demuestra tu creatividad y habilidades de STEAM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas) y diviertete muchísimo!
Earn the Coding Basics badge with STEM the Gap Academy! In this tech-driven world, understanding computers is essential to success.STEM the Gap Academy's coding basics course is a fun, interactive journey that empowers girls to harness the power of coding for good. They'll discover how people communicate with computers, create their own instructions, and learn...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...