After your morning hikes, cool off in the nature center at the discovery table and meet Ranger Jacque to ask about the diverse plants and animals found in the desert! ...
This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult....
A delightful STEAM event for toddlers with an apple farm theme. Young learners will explore different apple colors, sizes, and shapes while learning science concepts Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Appropriate for ages 2 – 5 years.
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Come meet Ranger Kevin from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a...
Snakes are on the move again. Come talk with Ranger Olivia to find out why, and how to safely see one or avoid it! We’re closing out Summer, even if the temperatures don’t think so. Snakes are going to be more active again soon. If this makes you excited, uncomfortable, or curious Ranger Olivia would...
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...
The award-winning Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome Film followed by...
Come enjoy a nutritious after school meal and stay for a fun activity. Friday is Sci-Fri Exploration: Explore the world of science through hands on activities. Kids Café provides free meals for youth under age 18. Meals are required to be consumed in the designated library space during scheduled meal times. Each qualifying child will receive meals while...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Earn a Jr. Science Badge! Make clay models, use a microscope to see tiny creatures, launch rockets, see live animals, play science games, and examine rocks, minerals, and fossils. Fun for the whole family AND free parking. Stay for the star party (until 9 p.m.) and view the Wild Duck Cluster! LOCATION CCC Lone Tree...
The Flagstaff Star Party located at Buffalo Park LOCATION Buffalo Park EVENT TYPE Family Science Activities, Performance 🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science! Download the app Each...
Star Party – Saguaro National Park – East 3693 S Old Spanish Trail Tucson, AZ 85730 Great dark skies on the East side of Tucson at Saguaro National Park – East. Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but NPS admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes...