Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of 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...
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...
Explore Tucson Basin geology and archaeology Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers, bones, skins, and plant parts,...
Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn about one of our partner organizations, Leave No Trace. This is a casual drop-in program, that will have information about how you...
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...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...
Stack cookies with friends, build a mini - catapult, then see which launches cookies the farthest. Then, enjoy the treat! Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No...
Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes....
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 on a hike while learning about why it is so important to Leave No Trace, and how you can help. Join in on this impactful hike to see how you can help keep our natural environment natural. Throughout this hike, we will be learning about the concepts of Leave No Trace, a...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
Discover new skills and tech each week, you can dive into exciting projects like 3D printing, vinyl cutting, coding, and more. The possibilities are endless! This month we will learn how to use a Silhouette Cameo in a variety of craft projects. 02/05-Simple cutouts
Do you ever wonder what determines intelligence? How male and female brains differ? Why we need sleep? The annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee competition tests your knowledge of the brain...
Let's talk Arduino! Or microcontroller in general. Bring your project, ideas, or questions. HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community of collaboration and learning-by-doing. Arizona's first Maker Space! Hacking Arizona Since 2009