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 Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Update 04-10-2026 - “This event is changing to a native...
Join Ranger Jacque on a brief hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition. Citizen Science Month 2026 is an official partner of America 250, the campaign to celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial anniversary. The City Nature Challenge is a global...
Limited space, by reservation only! Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. First,...
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27. ...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Date - Saturday, April 25, 2026, EARTH DAY LITTER PICK UP EVENT Time – 8:00 am -11:00 am Location – Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Main Entry. Directions: From central Phoenix,...
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona’s premiere birding locations. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway...
We have the power to save our planet! Join us for games and activities and learn about conservation and renewable energy!
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 sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover wildlife that calls Rio Salado home. Enjoy an easy walk with plenty of chances to spot birds, insects, plants, and more. After the walk, stick around for hands-on...
Lowell Observatory historian, Kevin Schindler's work bridges astronomy, history, and pop culture. You'll discover the Mother Road's surprising space legacy- from asteroid impacts to astronaut training- just in time for...
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated only during these events. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb...
Please join Harmon Library as we do various fun activities in honor of Earth Day! We will be planting seeds in our test garden, and other fun stuff.
Roboteers will build and program Classic LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robots and tackle real world situations on a small scale! From saving lives to cleaning your room, robots do it all!...
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...
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
Session 2 of a 4-part hands-on workshop series for software developers. Continue building practical skills with AI-assisted development tools. Scholarships available.
Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Citizen Science...
Join us at Boyce Thompson Arboretum for our third annual Arbor Day Celebration as we honor and celebrate the amazing world of trees! Families can enjoy a variety of tree-themed...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. This program is weather dependent. Meet at...
Join us for a fun spring event to learn more about the Friends of Slide Rock State Park and see the beautiful apple tree blossoms! Hear from a ranger about the historic orchards and the cycle of apples. At 10 a.m., there will be a ranger-led walk through the orchard. At 11 a.m., Kathy Pendley...
Do you want to incorporate plants into your home? Succulents are a perfect choice for growing indoors and in both large and small spaces. You won’t want to miss this...
Join Ranger Kevin to learn about and document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27th . The City Nature Challenge is a global competition between cities to document biodiversity in regions around the world, taking place April 24-27th. Ranger Kevin will lead a hike with stops...
Discover how to live life more sustainably at Arizona Science Center’s Sustainability Fest Explore topics like rising seas, how to reduce your carbon footprint, composting and recycling, seed germination, and...
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + Earth science talk All-Inclusive Planetarium...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
Researchers are confirming new exoplanet systems every day. How close are we to finding Earth-like planets in a solar system like our own?
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Kevin...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Roboteers will build and program Classic LEGO® Mindstorm NXT Robots. Roboteers will program their robots to tackle fun, motor-churning challenges. We’ll put our heads together with a world-class roboteer and have fun while we explore and learn the ABC's of NXT coding! Challenges change every class. Ages 9 - 14
A perfect program for techy kids and teens! Create your own design in the powerful 3D art program, TinkerCAD. Watch as your design comes to life right before your eyes as we print it using our own 3D Printers! This Month's Design is: Pencil Toppers Please note: Space is limited. Please arrive early to secure...
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...
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...
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...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on a walk through the beautiful desert night to see and hear some of them while learning about the diversity of these flying mammals. Boldly go where the...
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...