Join Ranger Derik on a hike through a chainfruit cholla forest as you learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert. Hike on the Lost Sheep Trail for a 2.5 mile out and back on easy trail. The group will make frequent stops to talk about the many cactus species along the...
Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Tortoise and Hilltop trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. This is a great program for residents and visitors alike! Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a...
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 the...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
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 Admission
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
Heritage Park Zoo at the Library!! The zoo will be bringing 3 animals to the library for a close encounter experience and presentation. Don't miss seeing the animals at the library!!
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...
Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Jacque! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior...
Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning...
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!...
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration Planetarium Tickets...
Join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Office for a fun food class for kids! Adventures with Food is a free *FOUR WEEK* class that provides hands-on instruction that will help kids develop a love of cooking and the skills to make healthy food choices wherever they go. This class is appropriate for school-age kids in...
Join us this week to use 3D doodle pens to create 3D objects! We will teach you how to load and unload your pens and create mini-models using stencils or...
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 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, engineering, art, and math concepts. Build confidence while making mistakes, work on problem solving and improve fine...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Ever held a Hedgehog?! You've seen them online, but now you can meet some in-person! Learn about hedgehogs and proper hedgehog care. While these spiny creatures aren’t very cuddly, they make friendly and playful pets. Meet and handle two live hedgehogs and feed them mealworms! Presented by Emy Kleinkauf and Yusuke Banno. This program will be...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-11. This event is part of our Summer Reading Challenge (SRC). Attending this event...
Cyanotypes are prints that can be made with found objects and the sun! Learn how to make one of these images at our Summer Learning Camp! A cyanotype, also referred to as “blueprinting”, is the oldest non-silver photographic printing process. It involves exposing materials that have been treated with a solution of potassium ferricyanide and...
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about observatory research Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
It's a glow–in-the-dark adventure! Enjoy games and activities while under a blacklight and discover why things glow! Advisory: This program will have black lights the entire duration; please let a...
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. In June & July, we’ll have activities to beat the heat and you can stay...
Natural Resources Parks & Recreation will host this program for tweens (9-13): Learn how our community is important for birds and migratory birds, common birds you can see in your neighborhood -- and how to make our yards and buildings safer for birds. Create bird-safe window clings.
Join Arizona Science Center in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater for a live broadcast from OceanXplorer, the world's most advanced exploration, research, and media vessel. Hosted by OceanX...
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...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee
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
Come and join us for an afternoon of 3D Printing and 3D Modeling at the Teen Space this summer! You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of 3D...
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...
Come join us for a 45-minute long Ranger led interview with Cory Ahowenwa to talk about his connections to Grand Canyon as a Hopi tribal member. At the Desert View Ampitheater located west of the Desert View Watchtower along the rim. Listen to other First Voice perspectives from last year's Grand Canyon Speaks programs in a...
Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark safari! C Head to Blackrock trail for a late evening walk through the desert! We’ll use our flashlights and blacklights to search for...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! 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, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other...
Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the Canyon Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the...