Register for a FREE guided tour of one of seven different collections of trees and plants in the Campus Arboretum. Led by Pima County Master Gardeners, the tours provide in-depth education, information and the opportunity to get all your questions answered. How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated...
Discover the exciting world of chemistry in this Chemistry Fun Patch workshop. Through hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity Girl Scouts will leave with an exclusive Arizona Science Center chemistry patch. Participants will explore reactions, mixtures, and changes in matter while learning how scientists use chemistry to understand the world around us. Scouts must...
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...
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...
A Heritage Park Zoo Tradition! Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different...
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...