Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Have we had enough rain lately to make the Waterfall run? Ranger Shaun isn’t sure, so he’s going to check. Wanna go? Legends tell of time when there was a...
Explore the edges of the park on this fitness hike with Ranger Jacque, where we'll reach out to the boundaries and peer through the other side to state land, BLM,...
Join us for a peaceful and mindful walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that...
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating women–both those who are human and those in the animal kingdom–with a leisurely walk on the Jane Rau trail. There are...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...
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...
Create personalized and unique puzzles by learning to design and cut materials.
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...
Teens engage with real professionals and mentors who work in energy, engineering, design, and technology. Through informal conversations, guided activities, and open exploration of TynkerSpace, participants learn about career paths,...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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...
Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going to be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Swing by the nature center and talk...
Discover the fascinating world of the saguaro cactus at this presentation-style program with Ranger Jacque! Feel free to bring your own lunch and eat it too! Join us for an...
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 /...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
Join us in MACH2 as we create something new each month! This is a drop-in program with all materials provided, and welcome to all ages.
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,...
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions,...
Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month, we will be making an Avocado Cat Plushie. In this crafty program, we will supply...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
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...
Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Come meet Ranger...
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth,...
TynkerSpace Explorations are classes that help visitors get familiar with the spaces and machines we have. You must attend one of these explorations if you wish to use the machines...
Come join the fun! We will be making fidget toys and slime!
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of springtime stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star...