Hike through the foothills of the Estrella Mountains with Ranger Derik and learn about the many plants and animals that call the desert home. Get your blood pumping on a...
Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center. Program/Presentation in...
Estrella Mountain Regional Park is often left with trash and litter from our guests. We ask everyone to pack out what they bring in, but not everyone is willing to...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way,...
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life....
Is your landscape resilient to our region’s extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your...
With cooler temperatures on the horizon and fall colors starting to show up north it’s a great time to get outside and camp or backpack in our beautiful state. Ranger...
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
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:...
Join Ranger Eric to learn about native desert plant options for your garden to attract and help pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other insects. Some free printed resources...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Bring a bagged lunch and join Ranger Steve to learn more about the North American Monsoon, how it works, and how it influences the rest of the year. Restrooms and...
Stop by the San Tan Nature Center to learn about their captive animal ambassadors, including snakes and lizards, during this drop-in education session hosted by Ranger Nikki. Stop by the...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
The theme is Amazing Arthropods, so bring your questions and your curiosity. We’ll have a selection of animal ambassadors on hand to view and take pictures of. No registration required,...
Hey, super creative game builders! Buckle up for a mind-blowing escapade, where you'll uncover the ultimate game-making tricks! Picture crafting jaw-dropping lands and then weaving your coder's wand for some...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy stroll to watch the sun set and then search for scorpions as darkness sets. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to...