Join Ranger Derik for an early morning hike to watch the desert start the day. Join Ranger Derik on a 4.5-mile easy to moderate hike at sunrise to enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles as the sun rises and the day warms up. We...
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 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 after your morning hikes and learn about the native people that called the Phoenix Valley home Ranger Derik will have tables set up in the nature center featuring pottery, arrowheads and other native American artifacts that have been found throughout the county park system as well as native foods and animal...
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...
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 Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...
Join us as we learn about the power of worms in helping make soil healthier for your plants. Princess Gardens will teach us all about vermicomposting in this hands on workshop. Be prepared to get a little dirty. Ages 13 - 18
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete an activity with a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math theme.
Explore the world of VR with us through different apps and games. This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.
Help beautify our rivers by picking up trash + removing invasive species We’re focusing on areas along our creeks where trash has collected and small patches of invasive Arundo have...
Come and hone your needle and thread skills and learn the ways of the cloth. Beginners welcome, experts appreciated! If you have a topic of concern, feel free to make a post and we will do our best to address it. See you there! Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A...