Celebrate the Summer Solstice by enjoying a sunrise hike in cool morning temperatures! Watch the sun crest over the Catalina Mountains on the Birding Trail (one-mile). Caution: The Birding Trail...
The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our...
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 /...
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...
Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora...
"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors...
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and...
Messengers of Time and Space is an immersive planetarium show produced by NOIRLab, exploring how observatories like Gemini and Vera C. Rubin team up to study dramatic cosmic events in...
Have ever wanted to try 3D printing or do you have a few files you've always wanted to bring to life but didn't have the tech to pull it off?...
Join us for a fun, funky, creative and environmentally friendly make-and-take craft experience with Shari Keith aka "The Junk Lady."
From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora...
This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...
Invasive plants are more than just a nuisance in your yard; they are a habitat threat to the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and a fire threat to our communities. Learn to...
oin us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games....
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
Are you ready for an unforgettable family summer adventure? Join us for a three-day, two-night camping trip to Willow Springs in Prescott. Whether this is your first camping experience, or...
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike to 1000-year-old ruins, rock art and learn about that native people that lived in the park. The route uses both the Spur Cross...
Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to search for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate walk to search for bark,...
Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders,...
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...