Trip difficulty: Moderate, 1-1.5 miles on dirt trail that can be rocky in places with small inclines. Restroom and drinking water available. Bird beautiful Oracle State Park, situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk...
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...
Priscilla teaching STEM @ Model Creek School
Stop by the Cave Creek Nature Center to see Ranger Steve’s display of rocks, crystals, and other neat geological curiosities of the Sonoran Desert! Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve in the lobby of the Nature Center for an interactive display of various rocks, gems, and minerals native to our Sonoran Desert....
Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Estrella Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of...
rizona is the "Grand Canyon State." Have you been there? Have you hiked below the rim? Now is the time! We'll focus on a handful of sites on the South Rim, both primitive and "corridor." This introduction will cover day hikes only with details on slope, water availability and some of the most Grand Views...
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...
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies last.
After school activities all about Chess and STEAM. You can either join a drop-in game of Chess and practice your strategies with your fellow youths or you can enjoy rotating STEAM activities provided by library staff. Either way there is so much to do! Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store....
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...
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...
Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but will incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge? Siblings...
Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. Meet new friends and engage in cooperative play while attempting weekly challenges that promote engineering, math and problem-solving skills. Use your creativity to build anything you can imagine. *No class on 11/10 & 11/24. Registration is required. For ages 6-11. *Please note...
Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the...
Zombies? AGAIN?! After the donation of pizza-stained animatronic repair guides, the Main Library’s been overrun by free-roaming zombies and we need YOUR help. If you’re between the ages of 12-18,...