It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the...
Free, drop-in homework help for students in grades K-12 who need support, assistance, and encouragement with their homework. We also help students access library resources including online databases and online, one-to-one tutoring. Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays). Ayuda gratuita con las tareas para los estudiantes en los grados...
Discover the exciting world of chemistry in this Chemistry Fun Patch workshop. Through hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity Girl Scouts will leave with an exclusive Arizona Science Center chemistry patch. Participants will explore reactions, mixtures, and changes in matter while learning how scientists use chemistry to understand the world around us. Scouts must...
Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, a chuckwalla, a tarantula, a Gila monster and tortoises. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Even though some of these creatures are associated with a “scary” Halloween vibe, we’ll bust...
Join us if you dare! This family Halloween event in Tucson celebrates the season with a scientific flair! Participate in slimy activities, learn about the Tarantula nebula, and enjoy chemistry curiosities. The planetarium will be open, too, for special, laser light shows. Visit University of Arizona science club tables for special interactives and trick-or-treating while...
A Heritage Park Zoo Tradition! Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different...