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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecosystem Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk along the Metate loop!   Come along for this moderate difficulty, 2.2-mile (approximate), early morning hike as we try to beat the heat but...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki for an early morning hike to watch the desert start the day.   Join Ranger Nikki on a 3-mile easy to moderate hike to enjoy the sights and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Quiet Hour

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Feel inner peace outside in this guided 4-step process led by Ranger Jacque.   Would you like a break from noise and stress and a new way to enjoy nature? The...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Start off the morning with a 2.3-mile hike surrounded by beautiful desert mountains as you learn about the native plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home.  Hike with Ranger Derik and learn about the many edible and medicinal plant species that can be found at Lake Pleasant Regional Park and how they were...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Geologic Sand Pouring

Jerome State Historic Park 100 Douglas Rd., Jerome

Visit our Geology Room and observe the cross section of Jerome and its geological evolution. Then head over to our craft table and create your own geologic sand pour inspired...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Arts Center: Fusing: Vitrograph Murrini and Strip Construction

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

This 2 week intensive will explore two techniques in one project. We will combine Vitrograph murrini with the use of ceramic dam molds and glass strips to create unique compositions in Kilmformed glass. Each student will complete an original 6X6" art glass tile. All materials included (96 coe). Workshops are ineligible for refunds once purchased....

$101

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – San Tan Critters

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session.   Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Birding Basics

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Stop by Ranger Jacque’s table for a beginner’s intro to the birding world and desert birds. From hobbyists to extreme birdathon competitors, birding is a popular past time all over the world thanks to its relative ease and affordability. Yet for those...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Curator’s Talk THE EXOTIC SUBLIME | on plants

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Join us in the Exhibit House for a discussion about our new exhibition, The Exotic Sublime: on plants, in the Main Gallery. This installment of The Exotic Sublime presents a contemporary florilegium of plant life in the Sonoran Desert. Plants of all shapes and sizes, from basin to range, survive across five seasons— they seed, climb, roll, spread, poke,...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter.  It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Olivia will shed some light about which ones are really out to get you and which...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Basic Build

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

It's anything but basic! This Mini Maker Experience allows creative minds to build a science-themed keepsake to commemorate your Arizona Science Center visit. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an...

$8

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Mid-Make

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Looking to explore something new with more time to create? This Mini Maker Experience gives creators the freedom to build beyond with expert help from our CREATE techs. Children 8-13...

$25

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Creative Challenge

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Learn a new skill with expert coaching from our CREATE techs! This Mini Maker Experience dives into a specific creative area and allows plenty of time for your ideas to take form. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are estimated. We invite you to stay however long you'd like to create!  $45...

$45

Maricopa County Library District: Library Robotics

MCLDAZ - Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

Are you interested in learning more about technology and robotics? Join us at the library to test out different robotics kits! Meet robots such as BB8, Ollie, Ozobot, and more!

Free

Surprise Public Library: Teen and Tween S.T.E.A.M.

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

Come explore hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities at the Asante Library where we’ll investigate all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Ages 10 - 18

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH1 Open Hours

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: LED Insects

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us this week at Thursday Maker Hour: LED Insects to create an LED Insect! We'll be creating different types of insects usings craft supplies and LED bulbs to light them up!  We'll also learn about different insects that use lights and bioluminescence! This program is a walk-in program for children ages 6 and up and their...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Open Garden Hours at Valencia Library

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome.  No registration required

Free

Pima County Public Library: GED Prep en español

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions!   Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...

Free with Park Fee

HeatSync Labs: Laser Cut Box Making

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Come make a box! In this class we will help you use box generating tools to customize and cut a box for yourself (or someone you know) on the laser...

$25 – $40

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theater

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Shaun, once again, for a night at BUG THEATER!   Come on down, intrepid amateur entomologists, for another round of Bug Theater. Learn how to construct a light trap,...

Free with Park Fee