First and Third Monday of the Month 9 a.m. Join our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes. Meet at the Romero Ruins ramada on the first and third Monday of each month at 9 a.m., starting November 6 and...
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Fraesfield Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Bathrooms...
From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Come join us as we welcome the Environmental Education Exchange! This non-profit organization will be show casing four presentations throughout the school year to teach different age groups the importance of recycling and water use. "Blue Cart Smart " is a program geared towards homeschoolers in 5th-9th grade. This three-part recycling education program will teach...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
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...
(ages 10-18 / 60 min) Are you interested in the art of paper folding? Then join us in this program we will introduce the basics of origami and then fold to our hearts content.
Come see the world way more up close and personal than even before as we explore tiny treasures as seen through a microscope. Ages 13-17 only. Seating is limited.
Learn how structures react to forces by designing, testing, and improving your own unique bridge! Labs are designed for school aged children ages 8 and up. Ages 8-10 will need an adult helper for the labs. *Program is drop in until full**
The Minecraft SMP (survival multiplayer) Gaming Club is a group for teens who enjoy Minecraft and competing in friendly challenges. We will meet every other Monday and play cooperative Minecraft. Registration recommended due to limited space. Ages 12 - 18.
Speaker: Dr. Sean Linden, Peter A. Strittmatter Fellow Steward Observatory We are thrilled to celebrate over 100 years of presenting lectures on astronomy & telescope viewing to...