Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each week of the program brings new challenges. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. **Program will be held at the Scottsdale Family Resource Center/Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535...
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
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...
Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Stop by Ranger Jacque’s table for a beginner’s intro to the birding world and desert birds. From hobbyists to extreme bird-a-thon competitors, birding is a popular pastime all over the world thanks to its relative ease and affordability. Yet for those newly...
Get ready for an up close and interactive experience with live animals! Jungle Jill, animal trainer extraordinaire, will educate and entertain with help from her animal friends. For youth of all ages. Summer programs are popular and fill up fast. Seating is on a first-come basis. Animal Encounters with Jungle Jill is presented with funding...
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 an up close and interactive experience with live animals! Jungle Jill, animal trainer extraordinaire, will educate and entertain with help from her animal friends. For youth of all ages. Summer programs are popular and fill up fast. Seating is on a first-come basis. Animal Encounters with Jungle Jill is presented with funding...
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...
Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood arachnids of the Sonoran Desert. Come to the Nature Center and let’s chat it up about our venomous neighbor,...
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
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes are available courtesy of our volunteers.