Monsoon season has the power to transform the Sonoran Desert! The hot, dry desert suddenly springs to life after intense thunderstorms. At Monsoon Magic, you’ll learn meteorology and see the...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify...
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...
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
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...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Join Ranger Olivia to find out. Step into the fascinating...
tart Coding at Your library! We will guide you through some fun projects showing how to build a better world through coding! This program is for 10-18 year olds. Please...
Join local FIRST Robotics teams at MACH1 Makerspace for FIRST Robotics Expo, brought to you by the ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. View real competition robots created by kids and teens, play...
Small but speedy. Tiny but aggressive. Little bodies, big appetites. Hummingbirds are a study in extremes. They are the lightest North American birds. They have the fastest wings, heartbeats, most...
Tweens and Teens come learn basic coding with Avaya. This is a 3 weekend commitment. 3 Saturdays to have fun, while learning to code. Starts promptly at 3 pm in the...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful desert sunset and watch for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2.5-mile walk on easy terrain among saguaros and other cacti during a beautiful desert sunset. We will also be on the looking and listening for signs of nocturnal critters becoming...