Did you know that very small - often microscopic - aquatic animals can tell us a whole lot about the quality of the water in places like rivers, streams, lakes and ponds? Drop in on this Discovery Station to find out more, and to even view some water samples from the nearby Hassayampa river and Palm lake through one of our...
Come join the fun as we explore the amazing world of science! Through hands-on experiments and teamwork, students will see first-hand how exciting silly & messy science can be! Ages 3 - 5 Aug 14, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026 Fri11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Students put their imaginations to the test in this exciting hands-on educational experience! Designed to encourage creativity away from screens, the Makerspace Lab offers opportunities to explore, build, and innovate while improving skills in collaboration, problem solving, and STEAM! Students will even get the opportunity to build solar ovens to cook their very own yummy...
Bring the whole family! Friday, August 14 12:00pm – 5:30pm—Nature Expo Open Free to attend! Raptor displays with Arizona Raptor Center 4:30pm – 5:30pm—Festival Celebration sponsored by Sabrewing Nature Tours Book signing(s) Free Raffle Ticket for each person Raffle Drawings for Prizes Free Appetizers & Cash Bar Photos from participants Update on Official Festival Bird &...
Did you know there are well over 250 cacti species native to the Sonoran Desert spanning the United States and Mexico? In fact, across the U.S., you can find close to 200 cacti species. Come learn about cacti in our corner of the Sonoran Desert as we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday year! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center ...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...