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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Participants will learn to identify native...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Advanced Keepers Day Camp

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS.  Each day is three...

$50

National Park Service: Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Hour

Yavapai County Free Library District - Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott

Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up.   LEGO Hour is presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library. Ages 5 - 18

Free

The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour

Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St., Tucson

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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Fiber-art-a-saurus

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Come in to learn weaving, sewing, and embroidery in this three-part series of dinosaur-inspired fiber arts! You will take home all of your creations at the end, and learn some...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – Scales of the Southwest

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends.  Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Makerspace Camp – Learn to use Cricut

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Two-day camp program designed to teach the ins and outs of the Cricut software and hardware. Will take place on Thursday June 18th and Friday June 19th from 12-2pm both days. Day 1, come ready to learn all about using Cricut Design Space, including uploading images, adding text, the different projects you can create, and what...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Have you ever dreamed of touching a tarantula? Or snuggling with a snake? Join us for an opportunity to do just that at this casual drop-in program where you'll meet our resident rattlesnake, gopher snake, scorpion, tarantula, and we'll look for Tierra the tortoise too!  This experience will give visitors the chance to get to...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: Summer STEAM Time

Phoenix Public Library - Prickly Pear Library 3635 W. Baseline Rd., Laveen

Join us on Thursdays in June at the Library as we learn about the natural world through crafts and games. This program is suitable for ages 0-18.

Free

Tempe Public Library: Teen Thursdays – VR Exploration

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Teens dig into something new every Thursday this summer! Each week brings a different experience, come hang out, explore, and discover something new!   This week teens will explore using...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Hour

Yavapai County Free Library District - Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott

Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up.   LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Titans

Pinal County Library District - Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Ave., Coolidge

Get ready to unearth your inner inventor at Titans! This dino-mite program invites t(w)eens to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on activities and creative challenges. From origami and...

Free

National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Dino-rigami for Tweens and Teens!

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes—whatever you want—on them. All material provided....

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Glowforge Dinosaur Fidget

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Ever wanted to learn how a laser cutter works or how to make your own custom deigns? Learn to use 3D design software and laser cutting best practices to make your ideas come to life with the Glowforge Aura at...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex of Verde Valley 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

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  

Free

Glendale Public Library: DIY Crystal Geode Skulls

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Craft your own crystal geode skull in this hands-on workshop for teens aged 12 to 18. All materials will be provided for this program.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Rangers Kevin and Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks,...

Free with Park Fee

Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night

Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus 1140 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista

Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in...

Free