Curious about sewing? Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in a supportive, hands-on workshop with guided instruction from Amy Clark of Sew Charmed Sewing Studio. You'll practice threading, stitching, and more. Then, make your own stuffed animal to take home! No experience needed. Ages 12-17 only.
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote and any monsoon vegetation that may be flourishing. The route uses Blevins, Spillway, Levee...
Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join an expert Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist for about 3 hours covering 4 miles. Restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before...
Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike along the Wild Burro Trail, where we’ll explore the desert and uncover some of the hidden mysteries of the Sonoran landscape — including the chance to spot wild burros! Take a scenic 3-mile hike with Ranger Jacque on the Wild Burro Trail. As we walk, we’ll uncover some...
Join us for Homeschool Day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and dive into the science of food chains and food webs by finding out what different animals ate for dinner! Through hands on activities, guided walks, and interactive lessons, learners will discover how energy flows through ecosystems. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to dissect a real...
Let your creativity soar, brick by brick! Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 10am to noon for a fun, hands-on LEGO experience where imagination, engineering, and teamwork come together. Whether you're a master builder or just getting started, there's something for everyone in Little Architects! Most sessions will focus on...
Sew items with others to give to a good cause. Experience Level: It is recommended that participants have some sewing experience to join this program. Current project: Collaborating with Kidskindness.org, a local non-profit, we are sewing drawstring bags that are then filled with donated hygiene products for students in need at a local junior high...
Do you want to use our maker space to 3d print something? Or are you interested in using the Cricut or laser cutting machine? In this program you will sign...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
Free hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fun! STEAM projects for kids in grades 1-8 Takes place every Friday in the STEAM trailer when weather permits, otherwise inside the library.
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to meet our snake, Gila monster, and tortoise, and explore the important...
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...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
Page Public Library has been specially selected to participate in a new STEM learning program from Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: YouthAstroNet! Participants will get to control real telescopes on computers and learn astrophotography. Grades 5 - 9, ages 10 - 15
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether it's homework help or test prep, we’re here to support your child’s growth! Led by experienced high school mentors, Olivia and Jaden, this program is...
Join us in MACH2 as we create Papel Picado banners in Design Space, then bring your design to life with the Cricut paper cutting machine! Please note: Space is limited. Please arrive early to secure tickets from the information desk on Cholla's second floor! Tickets are available 30 minutes before the event start. This program...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Come catch an Arizona sunset on the trail with Ranger Shaun. October is one of the best times to catch sunsets in the parks! The temperature isn't super high, and the sun goes down early enough that you can still get home in time for a decent dinner! Ranger Shaun's walking sections of 3 different...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening...
Lights. Bugs. Theater! What now? Ranger Shaun is hosting another bug theater at the Cave Creek Amphitheater! October's cooling temperatures and earlier sunsets mean more dark but less optimal conditions for many of our desert dwelling insects and arachnids. "Less optimal" doesn't mean "unlivable" or even "unusable" though! Let's see what we can draw out...