Learn about the incredible plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert during this hike with Ranger Nikki. Ranger Nikki will point out a variety of plants, cacti, birds, lizards and more as you learn how these organisms adapt and survive in our extreme desert climate. We will also visit some of the tallest saguaros in...
Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem October 31 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center. It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa...
Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem October 31 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Area 4 parking lot It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert...
The Devil’s Playground: Exploring a Crazy Landscape October 31, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST Instructor: Christa Sadler Petrified Forest National Park is one of the most interesting landscapes in the world. Geologically, the deposits of petrified wood and colored rocks tell an incredible story of this region more than 200 million years ago. Ancient peoples have called this...
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 up for a chance to make something awesome. Sign up is required For more information call 928-532-4070.
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.
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 ...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Learn to fold spooooky things such as a bat, a ghost, a pumpkin, an owl, etc. Use markers to decorate them. Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is for ages 8 and up. Adults welcome! All supplies and tools included: Paper, markers, scissors, paste.
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...
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...
A Heritage Park Zoo Tradition! Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different...
Join Ranger Kevin for a one-of-a-kind Halloween hike. Why not take a break from scrounging the neighborhood for free candy and join us? This program is designed for kids and families of all ages. We’ll burn off some pre-candy calories on a one-mile walk on the Merkle trail. Participants are encouraged to come in costume...
From the collapsed cores of massive stars to the dark, unfathomable behemoths lurking at the centers of galaxies, we will explore the wealth of knowledge scientists have gathered about black holes across the universe. With the help of tools like the Event Horizon Telescope, we now know more about these mysterious objects than ever before,...
Feeling spoooooky? Come with Ranger Shaun for a Halloween unlike any other! We'll head into the desert in the dark to search for critter! Depending on the temperature we could still find scorpions, spiders, snakes, bats, who knows? If we can't find any critters, well, maybe we'll talk about all the people who once lived...
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Weather permitting. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56...
From the collapsed cores of massive stars to the dark, unfathomable behemoths lurking at the centers of galaxies, we will explore the wealth of knowledge scientists have gathered about black...
Join Ranger Kevin for a night stroll through the desert on Halloween. Celebrate the culmination of spooky season with a roughly 2-mile walk on the Blevins and Noso trails. We’ll make our way through a darkened desert, seeking out the spooky season critters our park is known for: snakes, scorpions, spiders, bats, bugs and more....