Join Ranger Nikki on early morning hike to celebrate the end of National Pollinator Week by watching for critter activity and enjoying cactus blooms. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to observe birds, insects, mammals and reptiles starting their day and learn about a variety of cacti showcasing their summer blooms. National Pollinator...
Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife. Enjoy a roughly 1.5-mile hike on the Wildlife Pond and Mule Deer trails with Ranger Kevin as we look for all kinds of wildlife along the way. Some animals we may see include mule deer, javelina, squirrels, rabbits, various species of birds and...
Ready for an exhilarating dive into the world of air traffic control? Brace yourself for a week of thrills, challenges, and the chance to step into the shoes of an...
“Flight Exploration” is a five-day immersive introduction to an aviation career. Designed to provide hands-on experience in flight training, the program is presented in three components across five days: Live...
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....
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...
Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning...
If you have wanted to learn how far a jumping cholla can jump or if you have another question with respect to the seven various cholla species in Saguaro National Park, then...
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
Pima Air and Space Museum is excited to offer a Girls STEAM Club for girls in grades 6th through 12th interested in all things STEAM! Club members will attend a monthly meet-up, each based on a different theme, to conduct a variety of hands-on experiments on anything from renewable energies to coding. Space is limited,...
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. Free with Park Fee
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...
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 of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible Free...
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...
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 the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
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
Get your blood pumping on a quick paced hike with Ranger Derik to take in beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix valley. Enoy a 3.7 miles loop made...
Come learn about the things that go bump in the night with Ranger Shaun! Come explore the desert in the dark! Ranger Shaun will have a blacklight for scorpion hunting but who knows what me might see before the night is over? Please bring plenty of water. Wear closed toed shoes. No pets please. MEETING...
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...
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...