Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some are available to borrow from the front desk of the Visitor Center. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy footwear and sun...
Walk 5 different trails in only about 2-miles! On this quick loop you can get a glimpse of several different areas of Cave Creek Park try out a few different trails and enjoy a casual walk and talk with a Ranger. Scenic enough to be enjoyable and strenuous enough for the average person to break...
This is a free event for avid gardeners, people looking to grow their first plant, and everyone in-between! Speakers giving Free Classes Information Booths for Local Resources Plant Sale Education for Adults and Children Children's Activities Planting Booth
Van Dyke Brown is a 19th century printing process that creates a deep, rich brown image. Prints are made by hand-coating watercolor paper with a silver nitrate mix, followed by...
In this workshop you will learn several techniques on how to take incredible photos with your camera. You don't need a fancy camera to take better photos. These techniques are simple and will take your photos to the next level. This workshop will be both lecture and hands on. Bring your camera to class: Point...
Discover the art of shaping molten glass in this exciting flameworking class designed for teens! Students will learn the basics of working safely with a torch while creating small glass sculptures and adorable critters like turtles, fish, and even a penguin sitting on an ice cube. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will explore...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Learn to code through games, puzzles, and challenges! Kids, ages 6-11, will explore how computers follow instructions and how they can use coding to create cool projects. Registration is required. Ages 6 - 11
Curious about 3D printing? Join our weekly drop-in program where you’ll learn how to design your own 3D model using Tinkercad. Whether you're a beginner or just want to try something new, this is a fun, hands-on way to explore creativity and technology. This program is led by our Teen Volunteers and Teen Advisory Board...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
How big is the universe—and how small are we within it? Join us for an exciting journey through the incredible scale of the cosmos, beginning with the tiny world of atoms and expanding outward to planets, stars, solar systems, black holes, galaxies, and beyond! Included is an interactive demonstration, where we will scale familiar objects up...
Discover the fascinating world of bats with Arizona Bat Rescue. Learn about these amazing nighttime creatures and their important role in our world while meeting a live bat ambassador. Registration required. Please register each child and adult attending the program to ensure everyone has a seat. This program can accommodate a maximum of 60 total...
Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
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...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...