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Lowell Observatory: I Heart Pluto Festival 2025 – “Ode to Pluto”

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Don’t miss a special children’s choir performance coming to Lowell during the 2025 I Heart Pluto Festival! ‘Ode to Pluto’ by Mark Burrows takes listeners on a musical journey through...

Free with Admission

Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...

Free with Admission

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 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...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...

Free with Admission

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Winged Things

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies   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...

Free with Admission

Lowell Observatory: I Heart Pluto Festival 2025 – Special Activities at Lowell

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Lowell Observatory is open with regular programming and special festival programming, such as face painting, tours, and special talks.       Part of the I Heart Pluto Festival 2025 The 2025 I Heart Pluto Festival is an event celebrating the 95th anniversary of Pluto’s discovery on February 18, 1930. It is organized by Lowell Observatory.

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

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

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 / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

$20 – $25

Lowell Observatory: I Heart Pluto Festival 2025 – Pluto’s Birthday Party

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Included with General Admission, enjoy a special exhibit hall filled with vendors, brews, science activities, and more at the “Pluto’s Birthday Bash.” Located in the Great Planetary Hall, 2nd floor...

Free with Admission