Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
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...
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this...
Come climb the mountain with Ranger Shaun! We’ll head to the top of Yavapai Point. Along the way we’ll discuss the plants and animals we see and the unique habitat...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many resident and migratory birds of...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy 1-1.5 mile walk (roundtrip). We will meet in front of the Nature Center and check out the nearby feeders, weed,...
Wanna get crafty?! Celebrate spring with us at the Highlands Center for Natural History for a fun Springtime wreath-making workshop! We will provide you with one 14” or 18” grapevine wreath, as well as some crafting and decorative supplies and foraged natural materials from the local forest. We encourage you to bring items from home...
Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill with FSPR docent, Merle Kilpatrick. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing the ore brought in from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area and take a three-mile round trip walk to...
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.
Dive into a fun-filled water conservation celebration with Willow Bend and community partners at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and giveaways, you can learn about the science of water and how to protect it! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am....
The Phoenix Zoo is home to a wide variety of birdlife and is a comfortable location to observe them. Enjoy a nice, leisurely walk around Zoo grounds searching for native and migratory birds with Zoo staff. This walk is perfect for bird watchers and bird noticers of all ages and levels! All are welcome and...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Bring a gently used book to swap with others, and create an art project from a well-worn book! Roots & Shoots USA is the youth action program of the Jane Goodall Institute empowering young people to be the change in their communities. Ages 11 - 14
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...
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...
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...
Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.
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!
Wanna get crafty?! Celebrate spring with us at the Highlands Center for Natural History for a fun Springtime wreath-making workshop! We will provide you with one 14” or 18” grapevine wreath, as well as some crafting and decorative supplies and foraged natural materials from the local forest. We encourage you to bring items from home...
Join us for a celebration of all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at our annual STEAMfest event! Featuring community exhibitors, interactive experiments, and lots of educational family fun!
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
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...
Experience Girl Scouting through interactive activities focused on the four pillars of Girl Scouting: STEM, the outdoors, life skills, and entrepreneurship! Girls can meet community partners, participate in hands-on programs, sing along and dance with the DJ, and S.W.A.P. with Girl Scouts from our council. There will be bounce houses, food trucks, and more! This...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Come visit a couple of national parks with us. Explore a cave, learn to identify cactus, do crafts, and more. Unofficial national parks passports will be available. Add stamps or stickers to your passport when you visit a park in person or at the library.
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
Join our Night Camp Team as we learn what it takes to be explorers. Navigate the zoo after dark and learn compass and map skills! This special camp is appropriate for Brownie-Cadette levels. Age Group: Brownies - Cadettes Girl Scouts Night Camp Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for a specific scout level,...
Show Times: Saturday: April 5: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure. The content for this program changes every month it is shown....