Visit the newly furnished Cliffs Ranger Station on National Public Lands Day (free entrance). Cliffs Ranger Station is one of Arizona's oldest surviving log structures and Walnut Canyon National Monument's original headquarters. NPS preservation staff at the cabin will share the history of the cabin and how the NPS preserves historic structures. Usually closed to...
Join National Park Service archeologists and wildlife biologists on National Public Lands Day (free entrance) to learn about Walnut Canyon's human and natural history. Learn about prehistoric hunting by visiting...
This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED plus First Aid valid for two years. Additionally course provides students with the knowledge and skills to confidently care for infants and school age children. Participants will learn how...
It’s SepSTEAMber! Visit Blockmainia on the 1st floor and check out “In the Pipeline”. Children will construct cubes, ladders, chairs, tunnels, mazes, forts—and whatever else they wish—with PVC pipes and connectors. This month’s interactive and educational programs are generously supported by our friends at APS! Free with Museum Admission
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The monthly...
Learn more about the plant lifecycle as we plant our very own seeds in The Children’s Garden! Free with Admission
Kaibab National Forest South Zone archaeologist Charlie Webber will lead a hike to a collection of archaeological sites located around Dow Spring that reveal an amazing slice of history. For...
Learn about two cameras in orbit around the Moon, observe the natural world and create your own art, and drive a robotic rover at the 2023 Snook's Science in the Park! Have you ever looked through a solar telescope or inspected animal bones to discover zooarcheology? The fun is endless at our popular family science...
Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing,...
Rocketeers will design and build a rocket that will keep their "Eggstronaut" safe as it tries to make its way back home to earth and have a safe landing. We'll use STEM skills to design, create, and test their space craft. We will have a blast! Age at least 8 yrs but less than 13...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
Climb aboard a real helicopter and ambulance and meet local first responders at this outdoor event! Interact with emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and nurses at Northern Arizona Healthcare to learn how they deliver precise, effective care in emergency situations. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of...
The da Vinci Robot is a State-of-the-art robotic surgery with Intuitive's Da Vinci Xi© for general and thoracic surgeries. Families are invited to learn about the device and try it for themselves! Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World...
Join Ranger Kevin as we explore some things kids can do to help the desert recover and become healthier. Join Ranger Kevin as we talk about why some places in our desert aren’t as healthy as they could be, why they might need our help to recover, and learn about some things that kids can...
As the ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan once observed, plants are nouns; seeds are verbs. Plants are rooted in place. Seeds are designed to move. Their ingenious solutions to the challenges...
Join Ranger Steve in the lobby of the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center for an interactive display of various rocks, gems, and minerals native to our Sonoran Desert. Get hands on and hold items like basalt, quartz, obsidian, and malpais! Learn how volcanism, plate tectonics, and erosion shaped our landscape. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No registration...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math...
What would happen if we cloned an extinct species back to life? What effect would this have on society and the environment? Choose an extinct organism and write a poem...
Join us for an interactive opportunity to dive into the exciting world of robotics! Learn from experts and enthusiasts, and get hands-on experience interacting with and controlling flying robots, driving robots, wearable robots, robotic arms, and virtual reality systems. There will be multiple stations to explore as you will learn about how we design robots...
Learn about Tynkertopia, Flagstaff's award-winning STEAM Community Center, that's open to kids, parents, teachers, artists, crafters, inventors, makers, and "tynkerers." Learn how we invite curiosity, inspire wonder, encourage playfulness, and...
Hey, super creative game builders! Buckle up for a mind-blowing escapade, where you'll uncover the ultimate game-making tricks! Picture crafting jaw-dropping lands and then weaving your coder's wand for some...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Join us and enjoy the dark skies of Northern Arizona with telescope viewing, presentations, and a variety activities for all ages, hosted by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to present “The Mammoth World of Science” September 22-...
Regional experts will discuss the state of the climate in northern Arizona, emerging technology and policy solutions to slow and capture fossil fuel emissions, and progress on the City of...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes,...
Explore the features of the moon during its first quarter at this dark sky event! Free with Park Fee
Explore the wonders of the night sky from NAU's Campus Observatory. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased to...