Come, explore the Yavapai Nation with the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center and our partners, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Experience the community’s rich culture and history on...
Join GRIC DEQ for our Annual Earth Day Celebration on March 27, 2026 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm. We’ll have interactive booths, eco-friendly crafts, lunch (while supplies last), and lots of...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the...
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...
Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake...
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about...
Ranger Shaun is on the prowl for critters as Spring wakes up the desert! If critter hunting is your vibe, join Ranger Shaun for an animal friendly hunting trip looking...
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 guest presenter Cassie Burruel to make your own butterfly feeder!
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...
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting. Featuring an overview of the geology, United Verde Copper Co....
Learn about wildflowers and pollinators of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the plants of the...
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...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
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 /...
Temperatures are climbing, and snakes are going to be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for a nerve-settling chat about rattlesnakes. Swing by the Nature Center...
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first...
Experience the possibilities of Virtual Reality. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ages 13+
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to some of Arizona’s amazing desert animals. We’ll look at some of the adaptations these critters use to succeed in such a hot, dry...
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...
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...
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...
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...
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...
POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION examines the lives of residents of Pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. through artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archeological...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning...
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...
Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East Side’s Desert Learning Center. Please do not go to the National Park entrance, it will...
Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources (CLR) for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. Our volunteer astronomers with their telescopes will observe...