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 all about the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn all about the plants, animals, and ecology of...
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Jacque. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. The route will be on Waterfall Trail; this will be...
Start your day enjoying the beauty around you with Ranger Olivia on this morning nature hike! Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along parts of three popular trails, San Tan, Stargazer, and Moonlight, for a 2.5 mile hike with mostly smooth terrain and some slightly uneven parts. This is a chance to connect with nature...
Looking for a paw-some outdoor adventure? Join a Park Ranger on a guided 2 mile hike with your four-legged friend and discover the beauty of local plants and animals! Don't fur-get to wear closed-toed shoes and bring water for both you and your pet. Let's paws and take in nature's wonders together! Ages 6+ Location:...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100%...
Learn about geology! Take a walk on wooded trails with local geologist Hal Hatfield to learn about the foundation of the Central Highlands ecoregion.
Learn about geology! Take a walk on wooded trails with local geologist Hal Hatfield to learn about the foundation of the Central Highlands ecoregion.
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Discovery Tour Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025
Learn the basics of "copper foil" stained glass while creating an original suncatcher. Our Teaching Artist will provide hands-on instruction on glass cutting, foiling and soldering. Ages 13+ No class 11/30/2024 Nov. 23 - Dec. 14, 2024 Saturday 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them. She will also have live honey bees in an...
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa.
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...
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 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...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
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
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...
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at San Tan’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at San Tan such as, snakes, scorpion, Chuckwallas, and even a Gila Monster! At this program you will get...
Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at the Nature Center. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will be available to use and the area we will be is...
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!
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...
Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By the end of the workshop, Makers will know how to effectively slice STL and OBJ files using Cura and PrusaSlicer, understand layer height, infill and...
Costa Rica's motto is Pura Vida, meaning ‘Pure Life,’ and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. Venture across Costa Rica's wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal...
Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs will walk you through tool safety, material exploration, the preparation of etching areas, how to cut lines in CorelDRAW and make a laser-cut creation to...
Learn how to create festive pumpkin spice bath fizzies! Teens will use simple ingredients and practice using different scents and ingredients for the perfect aroma! Ages 13-17 only. First come first serve, while supplies last.
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 desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures with sharp stingers or biters! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will shed some...
Rocketeers will design and build a rocket that will keep their “eggstronaut” from cracking as it makes its way back to earth with a sunny-side up landing. We’ll use STEAM skills to design, create and test their space craft. We will have a blast! Age at least 8 yrs but less than 14 yrs
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them. She will also have live honey bees in an...
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...
Costa Rica's motto is Pura Vida, meaning ‘Pure Life,’ and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. Venture across Costa Rica's wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal...
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...
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...
Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars! These astronomy events are free with cost of park entry. Each event will feature a guest speaker with telescope viewing through the Winslow Homolovi Observatory to follow the presentation. This program is brought to you in partnership with the Little Colorado River Valley...
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! Registration is required; see sign-up information below. The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views...
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Free, family-friendly fun. Registration required. Weather permitting.
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! Registration is required; see sign-up information below. The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views of the moon, planets, star clusters, and galaxies during this informal, explore-at-your-own-pace program. Treating is not available at this program to reduce tripping hazards. Please...
Limited space, by reservation only! Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. First,...