Join an Interpretive Ranger at Signal Hill to learn about the peoples who lived in this area from 450CE to 1450CE and are believed to have been the creators of the petroglyphs on Signal Hill and at other sites throughout the greater Tucson/Phoenix area. 1 hour, 1/2 mile Free with Park Fee
Ages 12+ Jun 21, 2024 Fri 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. . Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
The Sonoran Desert has been inhabited by humans for nearly 8000 years. Join us at the Tucson Mountain District Red Hills Visitor Center in the theater to learn about several...
Come on down and meet Ranger Olivia at the Nature Center to learn more about the fascinating world around you – the Sonoran Desert. Are you visiting Arizona on vacation?...
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
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...
Teens, join us to learn basic knife skills and how to put together simple, low cost, and quick recipes! Get hands with food in a safe environment and eat what you create! Drop in to join us, but space is limited due to supplies. Ten stations will be set up for participants. Presented in partnership...
Join us for a one-hour STEAM activity. Activities will include gardening, bird identification, paper airplanes, bubbles, doodle-bots, and geodes. Ages 7+
Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Wheelchair accessible. ...
Unleash your creativity on a cup! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to use the Cricut to design custom cup decals. Space and supplies are limited. Please...
From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert! Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. The door to the large meeting room will open at 1:40pm.
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
This show explains the science and technology we will conquer for a successful moonbase in the coming decades. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment made for 360 Fulldome format. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
From the collapsed cores of massive stars to the dark, unfathomable behemoths lurking at the centers of galaxies, we will explore the wealth of knowledge scientists have gathered about black holes across the universe. With the help of tools like the Event Horizon Telescope, we now know more about these mysterious objects than ever before,...
Watch as the desert changes with the setting of the sun as the nocturnal species wake up as you walk through the park on the hunt for scorpions. Join Ranger Derik on a 2.5 mile loop as the sun goes down and learn about the wildlife that calls the Sonoran Desert home. Once the stars...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the moon and stars. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 3-mile, out-and-back hike on the Yavapai Point Trail. Trail is moderate, so expect some loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. We’ll enjoy the beauty of a quiet outdoor evening as we hike through a desert landscape...
Join Ranger Shaun for an enchanted desert moonlit stroll this evening! Come hike under the full moon and enjoy the beauty of a Sonoran Desert night. Ranger Shaun’ll have a blacklight along for scorpion hunting. The moon should be big and bright. Who knows what we might see on a night like tonight. MEETING LOCATION:...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to enjoy the full moon and search for scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to enjoy our Sonoran Desert in the glow of moonlight. We will also be on the lookout for nocturnal critters such as scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas...
Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No babysitting. No lectures. This is discovery learning and creation. Questions to: [email protected] HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community...
Watch the Sun set in the west at 7:49 pm, then turn to the east and watch the Full Moon rise over the Canyon at 8:09 pm! Rangers will be out at Mather Point with telescopes to point at the Moon and other early evening objects. Time: 7:30 pm (allow 1 hour) Location: South Rim - Park...
Phoenix Astronomical Society is hosting a Star Tour Party at the library where they will be on-hand with skilled telescope operators ready to show everyone the Strawberry Full Moon that...
Ages 8+ Jun 21, 2024 Fri 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You'll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park. Bring your flashlight or UV light to hunt for fluorescent arachnids. Participants will meet...
Join a ranger for an in-depth look at Grand Canyon National Park. Topics vary nightly. Check visitor centers for details. 60 minutes. Nighttime temperatures can be quite cool, even in summer. You are encouraged to bring warm layers of clothing. Program may be cancelled due to weather. All programs are subject to change. Free...