Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford. With the park's wide range of habitats, you will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and long-time enthusiasts will enjoy this opportunity to...
Come with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike by the Lake. Ranger Shaun will be hiking Wild Burro Trail, a medium rated 2.0-mile hike, this morning. This trail offers a good chance to see varied plant life as it winds its way through different microclimates and decent wildlife spotting opportunities. Restrooms and water are available...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2...
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...
When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants, animals, and natural history of Tumamoc Hill, as well as do his best to answer your questions. Group size limited, please RSVP by email to [email protected]...
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
"Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the best way to learn more and feel closer to your favorite sanctuary resident(s)! Breakfast runs from 9:00am to 10:30am on Saturday mornings. After breakfast, you're...
Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike). Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird...
This class is not just “watching” children, it is about being responsible for a child’s safety and well-being. This is great course for those boys and girls interested in becoming...
The weather may be cooling off, but the fun is heating up at the Phoenix Zoo. Join us for a celebration of all things fall with cool crafts, fun activities,...
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
2-day intermediate to advanced skill level workshop covering simple and complex cane along with tube implosion pendants & marbles. During class we will also review pulling points and blow tube handles in preparation for the implosions. Must have flameworking experience. Workshops are ineligible for refunds once purchased. Ages 16+ Oct. 12, 2024 Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00...
Come visit with Ranger Shaun and meet the invertebrate animal ambassadors! Want a sneak peek at the next program? Ranger Shaun’s doing a meet and greet with the animal ambassadors...
Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete LEGO challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.
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...
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...
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...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. Learn how to measure and mark wood, tool safety, sanding and polishing, and create a finished product to take home. Makers...
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play online. All skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments while supplies last.
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...
Learn the basics needed to help save a life. Discern between heart attacks, strokes and airway obstruction. Learn to care for burns, cuts, injuries, and more. Training meets OSHA Guidelines...
Learn the basics needed to help save a life. Discern between heart attacks, strokes and airway obstruction. Learn to care for burns, cuts, injuries, and more. Training meets OSHA Guidelines...
Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods! Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the...
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!
This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s hooves and how to bathe a horse. Participants begin to develop riding skills that focus on basic control of a horse. Ages 7 - 14...
Based upon BLOOM365 (Bring Love On Others More 365 days a year), The Blossom Project educates young people on healthy versus unhealthy relationships and helps build their skills to avoid controlling,...
Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up. Adults welcome.
Feeling SLIMY? Come make your own slime and watch science in action! We will have 2 slime sessions, the first from 1:30pm-2:30pm and the second from 3pm-4pm. Both sessions require registration. Please register your group for only one session. Registration begins Tuesday, October 1st. To register please call (520) 594-5225 or speak to the front desk...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday of the month. Let's create!
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...
Join us for an exciting three-part series on game development this October! What to Bring: If you’d like to continue working on your project at home, a personal tablet or laptop. Don't worry if you don't have one—we have a limited number of laptops available during the sessions. What to Expect: Each session will recap...
Our annual walking, biking and/or horseback riding challenge is just around the corner! Do you have what it takes to do 100 miles in 100 days? Accept the Maricopa County Parks challenge, which starts on November 1st - https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/things-to-do/activity/100-miles-in-100-days-challenge/. Whether you walk or ride, spending time in nature is good for both your physical and...
Build for Bees presents the Mason Bee Workshop with Aashna Ramani in the Ironwood Library meeting room. Children, tweens, teens, and adults will learn the essentials of helping bees survive and thrive. Each participant will leave with a free bee habitat that will be created as part of the workshop.
Exercise your mind. Explore the useful skills that are used to code software and games. This is a self-taught club; our instructor will advise and help you as you progress in your understanding of computer programming concepts. Laptops are available, but feel free to bring your own! Self-paced Ages 8 and up Seats are Limited....
Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...
Feeling SLIMY? Come make your own slime and watch science in action! We will have 2 slime sessions, the first from 1:30pm-2:30pm and the second from 3pm-4pm. Both sessions require registration. Please register your group for only one session. Registration begins Tuesday, October 1st. To register please call (520) 594-5225 or speak to the front desk...
Interested in learning digital art but don't know where to begin? Come to the Downtown Chandler Library for this short series on digital art. Throughout this course, we will explore the process of creating an image from initial sketch to final project. This second session covers Brushes, as well as the process of linework, also...
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...
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 before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes,...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to observe scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions as well as other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, centipedes and more. The route follows Pemberton Trail toward Tonto Tank Trail for...
Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park! We'll be stargazing in the park's boat parking lot to take in beautiful views of Lake Havasu and the sparkling night sky. The event is free with the paid park entry fee ($10 per vehicle). Havasu Astronomy Club members...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of our spookiest desert critters. October is spooky season, so get yourself into the...
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Research Assistant Jacob Hyden! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about an...