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....
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 out and what their habits are, so you can be ready to spot them in their natural habitat. View the Tohono Chul bird guide here....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Make a catapult and compete to hurl objects the furthest! For teens ages 13-17. First come first served, while supplies last.
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...
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining Lego Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program!...
Making soap is easy; you can infuse soap with soothing and fragrant herbs. In this hands-on program, you can learn how to create unique gifts by incorporating healing properties and pleasant scents into your soap. Soap is not just for cleaning; it can smell nice and offer therapeutic benefits. You can make your own soap...
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social...
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. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club LEGO ¡Los LEGOos son divertidos para toda la familia!...
Join us to create and make! Ages 3+
Join MACH1 for this special introductory program to learn how to code a choose-your-own-adventure story that you can share with your friends and family! Together we'll flex our storytelling muscles while building...
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...
Make origami that moves! Ages 13 - 17 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!
Teens ages 13-18 join us for fun with origami. We have origami for multiple skill levels. Wednesday, February 19th from 4-5pm.
Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll help reduce plastic in our landfills. This program...
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...
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...
Splash into the incredible world of the Pacific Humpback Whale. Discover the world of these gentle mammals as you learn about their behaviors, environment, and life cycle. Venture outside to...
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. 02/19- Water bottle stickers
We're celebrating a month of STEM and innovation with a special family program! Join us to explore the excitement and surprise of science as Dr. T-Rex demonstrates chemical and physical changes, states of matter, transitions between those states, and many other aspects of science! This program is open to all ages.
Antarctica’s name alone conjures imagery of the harshest environment on Earth, but it is more than its monochromatic color scheme of snow and ice. Meet the many species of penguins that waddle and swim through the freezing water, along with an abundance of other life, on a journey south with quantitative ecologist Heather Lynch. ...