Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Interested in learning more about cacti? Then come on by to chat with Ranger Eric and see examples of the cacti diversity of the Sonoran Desert. Come learn about cacti...
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Rattlesnakes. Gila Monster. Scorpions. Our desert is full of iconic critters with bad reputations all...
Stop by the White tank Nature center after your morning hike or after your trip through the library and learn about the amazing people that once called the White Tank...
This program invites preschoolers and their caregivers to explore the exciting world of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. *Spots & supplies are limited!* 06/12: States of Matter - Learn about solids, liquids, and gases and make art with ice cubes.
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface. This visually striking planetarium show is about the most important star in our lives. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by a live sun talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Get ready for a day of gooey fun, come get your slime on! (First come first serve, while supplies last)
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
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...
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 thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202