Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric in a desert riparian area near...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Learn about adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals in our Sonoran Desert...
Look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided, hike along the Black Rock and...
Bring your friends, family, and/or fellow sustainability enthusiast down for a private tour of the Arizona Worm Farm! This is ideal for groups that would like a staff guided tour...
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...
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling....
Join Ranger Nikki for a fun bat chat to bust some popular myths and set the record straight on an important member of our desert ecosystem. Learn where bats live,...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to a ranger. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host...
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,...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
To introduce beginners to photo enhancement using phone applications and teach them basic techniques to enhance their photos or make their own drawings pop with more life. An element of...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
Come to the Young Adult Lounge at Desert Foothills Library for dedicated time for ages teens and tweens! Each week will have a different featured activity or craft such as...
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in...
DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for...
Join us at MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!) and make something cool! Bring a STEAM project or craft you're working on, or just explore...
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
oin us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Space. Want to learn to 3D model your own alien figurine? Join us this week to learn the...
Join Ranger Steve for an easy after-dark hike on the Merkle Trail to look for nocturnal wildlife! Look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife with Ranger Steve on an easy 1.5...
Join Rangers Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Rangers Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will...
Bats, and frogs, and snakes – oh my! Join two naturalists as we seek flying, slithering, and hopping creatures that come out at night. Explore the nocturnal world using bat...
Come see what sort of thrilling show plays out on tonight’s stage at Bug Theater with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of education and entertainment quite unlike...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...