Be water safe this summer by stopping by the 10-lane boat ramp to learn about safe boating practices and water safety with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details. Stop by and talk to Ranger Derik about how to plan for a day on the water, PFD regulations, Lake Pleasant Regulations, PFD loner program,...
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome. No registration required
Visit the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Olivia. Ranger Olivia will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, chuckwallas, tortoises, scorpions, and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Bring your water...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join us for STEAMFEST - an extraordinary fusion of Science, Technology and Agriculture presented in collaboration with Arizona Science Center, coming this August 2024! Embark with us on our next STEAM mission! Location: Willcox Community Center - 312 W Steward St, Willcox AZ
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Help Ranger Kevin celebrate International Bat Night by joining him for a closer look at these amazing animals. Did you know that Arizona has 28 species of bats? Or that bats are considered allies of humans, as they help reduce pest populations and are also responsible for pollinating key desert plants like saguaros and agaves?...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration Planetarium Tickets...
Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities!
The Desert Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us every Saturday night throughout the summer to beat the heat while learning something neat! The desert comes alive at night as nocturnal animals awake. Bats perform aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, beavers splash around in their pond, and...
Learn about Arizona's bats with Ranger Eric and possibly see some at dusk! Did you know that Arizona is home to 28 bat species, making it one of the most species rich states for bats in the U.S.? To celebrate International Bat Night, stop by this discovery station to learn about Arizona's bats, where they...