Join Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't forget your binoculars! Program is free with park entry ($10 day use/vehicle).
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...
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...
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...
Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water, wear appropriate hiking shoes and...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does...
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...
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: Henry F. Hauser Museum 2950 East Tacoma Street Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
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!
This slime program is out of this world! Learn about the science of galaxies while creating some galaxy-themed slime! First come first serve, while supplies last.
Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, LEGO, science-based crafts and various hands on activities. Our resident origami master will be on hand to share her knowledge as well. This will be a two hour drop in program. Ages...
Enjoy a free workshop creating birds in clay. Presented by Scottsdale Artists’ School. All materials provided. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program...
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
Have you always wanted to know how to sew a hem? Here is your chance to learn! Join us at Cholla Library’s Mach2 Sewing 101 and we will cover the basics...
Revitalize your skin with this homemade oatmeal face mask. Combat dryness and achieve a radiant glow. Pamper yourself with this easy DIY remedy for silky-smooth, hydrated skin.
Cyanotype is a 19th Century photographic process still in use today. Prints can be made using objects placed on photosensitive paper and the power of the sun. If you’ve ever seen...
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...
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...
Come drop into our Brick Building Sessions where you can use your imaginations to design, create, and show off exciting and unique Brick builds based on various concepts.
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...
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 use...
Want to sew? Want to learn to sew? Join us! Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others. Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.
Join Ranger Derik on a night hike through the park in search of scorpions and other nocturnal species native to the Sonoran Desert. The hike will cover 3 miles with an elevation gain of just 125 ft on sandy, level trail. Please wear hiking boots or sneakers. If you have difficulty with balance hiking poles...
Join Ranger Jacque on this barrier-free nature walk. This approachable walk is on a 0.8 mile loop on barrier-free gravel terrain with little elevation gain. We go at a comfortable, strolling pace, pausing at a few stops along the way to discover what makes the Sonoran Desert so unique, making this perfect for beginners, photographers,...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight...
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