Website short description: Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park in search of Cacti and other native Sonoran Desert plants. The hike is rated as easy, covering 1.2 miles and gaining 218ft of elevation. Expect some sections of the trail to be rocky and loose. Hiking poles and boots are strongly encouraged....
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....
Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Stop by the Nature Center and learn about cacti with Ranger Derik. A table will be set up with cactus-related artifacts from across the park system as well as cactus...
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...
Drop into the museum during any open hours and enjoy monthly themed activities! We’ll provide the supplies and simple instructions that prompt kids to explore a variety of subjects. Location:...
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...
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:...
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 18. Activities will vary in difficulty. Younger participants may sometimes do alternative activities on high technical skill craft days.
This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to...
Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of LEGOs with other kids or teens your age. Free, LEGOs provided (please leave your own LEGOs at home). Follow a design idea or invent your own! You may stay for a bit or the whole time. Ok...
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.
Let’s play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks! Every Tuesday we’ll build something with a different theme every time. Don't worry - there's plenty of room to freestyle as well. Show off your creativity and have some fun! There is no registration, however we are limited to up to 50 people in the room at a time.
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.
Attention: Brownies and Up! Snakes, lizards, turtles, oh my! Here in the Sonoran Desert we share our home with plenty of reptilian friends. If you want to spend some time getting to know your scaly neighbors, we have the perfect program for you! Join us for a night of hands-on fun with the Southern Arizona...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for a series of Mental Health Workshops, just for teens. Join us for a series on Teen Mental Health, where we’ll explore important topics on suicide prevention, coping with a parent who overdrinks, mindfulness through yoga, and the comfort of support animals. Your mental health matters, you...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus...