Hike through rare Riparian habitat and amount towering Saguaro as you learn about the many edible native plants that thrive in the harsh desert climate and about the people that once called the Sonoran Desert home. Join Ranger Derik on a 2.5-mile loop hike of the Metate and Spur Cross trails starting at area 7....
“Seed Collection Time!! The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and...
This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. All gifts are appreciated. At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events, also presenting interactive programs about things like pinch pots, pendants, and cordage. John Palacio...
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...
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
Learn about our local birds and their amazing adaptations that help them survive in the arid Southwest Join us for another fun family workshop at the Rio Salado Audubon Center!...
Join a Ranger on a short, guided walk into the forest to discuss wildfire and how it affects our perspective of the natural environment. Free with Park Fee
oin Ranger Nikki for an indoor presentation about our desert’s majestic Saguaro cactus. Join Ranger Nikki for a talk about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti. Learn about their life cycle from tiny seed to fallen skeleton and all the beneficial things it provides in between. This program will take place inside the Nature Center and...
Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing, modifying, maintaining, and experimenting. From learning to restring a guitar, to repairing internal wiring, TMM will give newer players agency over their instrument and allow...
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!...
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
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...
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,...
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 self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
Join guest presenters Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin to learn about the National Parks in Arizona and the many ways to enjoy them. These self-avowed national park lovers have visited all...
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,...
Make simple percussion instruments. Budding percussionists of all ages (3-93) will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home. Duane and Maureen will show some percussion instruments that they have built (rain sticks, cajons, kalimbas, and dozens more), and they will explain their building techniques. Everyone...
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...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration Planetarium Tickets...
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
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, Presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the...
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...
Come explore Pipe Spring by moonlight on our first full moon hike of the year! We'll explore our connections with the moon, the stars, and the earth beneath our feet...
Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: Telescopes available anytime between 9 pm and 11 pm. Constellation talk begins at 9:30 pm. Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater (follow red rope lights)...