This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astrophysicist, Taylor Kutra! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on...
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about a variety of flowering plant life along desert and riparian environments. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look for cactus blooms, wildflowers and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Learn how to document your findings on the citizen science app, iNaturalist*, and how...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Gather your friends, family, and fellow nature nerds for a day of searching, scouting and documenting the Wild species at the Desert Museum! We will Party in a day — what surprise animals or plants can you find? The Desert Museum is joining in the Pima County Nature Challenge (CNC). CNCs have been growing in major cities in the past few...
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided...
A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish will bring live native species to help class participants learn how to identify some of the most commonly seen backyard wildlife and...
Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided...
Join us for the unveiling of two new murals at Mission Garden, designed by local teens and artists. Hear from muralists who worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse. Learn about the construction of the wall from recycled materials created by By Fusion. Light refreshments provided. About the Murals: As...
One of the community’s best free events for kids. Compete to throw the furthest paper airplane and win amazing prizes. Each contestant will compete by building and throwing their paper airplane. The farthest throw wins! The top three from each age group will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Age brackets: 6-8 years 9-11 years...
A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish will bring live native species to help class participants learn how to identify some of the most commonly seen backyard wildlife and best practices for avoiding conflicts. Note: due to live wildlife being present, domestic animals are not allowed in the classroom.
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 speaker series hosts guest lecturers from the Chandler Nature Center, with coffee and refreshments. Do you enjoy getting outdoors, exploring, and leaning into your curiosities...
Museum opens at 9.00 am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life. Program will start approximately 10:00 AM (after the bird hike).
Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 Non-resident. Ages 8-14. Contractor fee due first day: $42. Roboteers will build and program Classic Lego Mindstorm NXT Robots. Roboteers will program their robots to tackle fun, motor-churning challenges. We will put our heads together with a world-class roboteer and have fun while we explore and learn the ABC's of...
STEM 3.0 This year each Saturday the STEM Challenge will be to Think Outside the Box! For those who meet the challenge you win a free book!! This program is for grades 3 through 8 (ages 8 - 12), and please note that we may be using hot glue guns for some of the activities. No...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. Designed for ages 12 and...
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! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) with our event: Finding F.R.E.D.: A Chain-Reaction Mystery! This team-based STEAM competition challenges teams to help unravel the disappearance of the Friendly Robotic Engineering Droid (F.R.E.D.) by crafting stories and building chain-reaction machines. Teams of up to 6...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app* that identifies and...
Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up. Adults welcome.
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal and edible plants. As we explore flowering shrubs and timeless trees, you’ll learn how plants like prickly-pear and jojoba have been life-giving staples for Sonoran...
Do you know how to measure wind? Come and create your own wind meter. Later we will test to see if it works. This program is for children ages 8–12...
Not everyone has the ability to hike the trails of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area on one of Ranger Kevin’s guided tours with stories about the history of Spur Cross. Now, Ranger Kevin will be presenting Spur Cross’ story at the Museum, from the harsh lives of its pre-history inhabitants and lively dude ranch days...
Drop by Ranger Shaun’s City Naturalist app Workshop to find out about some of the best apps on the market for identifying the plants and animals you see in the parks! Headed up to waterfall? Maybe to petroglyph plaza? Swing by Ranger Shaun Naturalist App* Discovery Station to learn about some of the apps the...
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...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
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...
Now that you’ve got some shiny new apps, come with Ranger Shaun and try them out! Spring is here, the temperatures are creeping back up and critters are coming back out. If you made it to Ranger Shaun’s earlier workshop, you may have some apps to try out, if not no worries! You can still...