We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Still need miles for the 100 miles in 100 Days Challenge? Ranger Shaun’s here to help! We’re nearing the end of the 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge. If you...
Let your interest reach new heights and join us for a hike through the heart of the cactus forest, getting to know the giant cactus. Hike will up to 2...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a...
Join us in the KIDchen as we make our very own healthy “traffic lights” to take and taste at home! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission....
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of...
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
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,...
Learn and practice basic identification skills. Time will be spent at the Willcox ponds and nearby areas observing and identifying common bird species. The trip leader will likely have a...
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun...
Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
Bring your skills and interests to the Teen Center and immerse yourself in our individually-paced, teen-led pop-up maker space. Explore studio recording, computer programming, 3D printing, graphic design, painting, button...
rip difficult: Easy, the trip will be conducted sitting down. Duration 1.5- 2 hours Take a break from your busy life with a Bird Sit at Ft. Lowell Park. A...
Come and explore the world of STEM! This month we will be making a penny spinner and learning about physics. Materials provided. Registration Required. Ages 7 - 12 years
Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology,...
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...
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...
This tour will start with a circuit of Cochise Lake for late afternoon arrivals of waterfowl. Next stop will be at a known roosting site as dusk begins to fall,...
Code Club meets weekly to explore different computer programming languages and logic. Previous coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. For Kids, ages 6-18. Want to learn some code?...
We supply the LEGOs & the children supply the imagination! LEGO Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM. Calling all young architects and engineers - join...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month our Maker Focus is Paleontology. Have you ever wondered how fossils were formed? We’re going to make our own fossils...
Climb a half-mile up the Tanque Verde Ridge to enjoy a desert sunset with a ranger guide. Expect rocky terrain and beautiful views. Free with Park Fee
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...
Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...
This class provides the ultimate “tynkering” experience! Using household goods and a myriad of materials available at Tynkertopia, students will create and test a new Rube Goldberg Machine each week. We’ll...
Enjoy an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails with Ranger Steve to look for scorpions and other nocturnal animals! Join Ranger Steve for an easy trail walk to look for...
Come on board for a wonderous trip through the solar system and build a replica of its largest volcano! This extraordinary library program will be rocketing teens on to the...
We will foster student' engineering, competitive and creative edge as we challenge them to fulfill briefs given by a world class judge. Using everyday materials, kids will create the bridges,...
his presentation addresses the harms and consequences of vaping. It educates the youth on how the choices they make today have a lasting impact on their health. Teens must register...
Join us for an exciting program where we will explore Force and Motion through a variety of fun and interactive experiments! In this program the participants will learn basic information...
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills...