Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a magnifying glass will...
Join Ranger Jacque on this hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Join Ranger Jacque for a roughly 2-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine,...
Be water safe this summer by stopping by the 10-lane boat ramp to learn about safe boating practices and water safety with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details. Stop by and talk to Ranger Derik about how to plan for a day on the water, PFD regulations, Lake Pleasant Regulations, PFD loner program,...
Whether you've taken 'cell phone photography basics' or just want to learn more advanced features, this class is for you. We'll cover adding filters and lighting effects to your photos, then add other apps to advance the capabilities of your cell phone camera. We'll learn basic editing such as cropping, adjusting color and lighting, and...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome. No registration required
Visit the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Olivia. Ranger Olivia will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, chuckwallas, tortoises, scorpions, and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Bring your water...
Join us to learn about advanced card making techniques using the Cricut, such as exploding/explosion box cards and waterfall cards.
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...
Free admission to the Easton Collection Center — Saturday, August 24 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn about the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections at the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Selected pieces of the Fine Art Collection will be available for viewing and discussion with MNA collections staff and curators....
Join us for STEAMFEST - an extraordinary fusion of Science, Technology and Agriculture presented in collaboration with Arizona Science Center, coming this August 2024! Embark with us on our next STEAM mission! Location: Willcox Community Center - 312 W Steward St, Willcox AZ
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play online. All skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments while supplies last.
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
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!
Join us at the library once a month to make creative and unique crafts! This month we are making duct tape pencil cases. For ages 12-18.
Create a hummingbird landscape on a wooden round using stencils and paint. Supplies provided while they last. This program is free and geared for ages 8 and up. Please register at WebTrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov. Location: Ethel H. Berger Center 2950 East Tacoma Street Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Create your own bristlebot and watch it zoom! After all the excitement, take it home for more fun. Calling all children ages 6-12 with a caregiver. Supplies are limited, so come early! First come, first served, limited supplies.
Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs will walk you through tool safety, material exploration, the preparation of etching areas, how to cut lines in CorelDRAW and make a laser-cut creation to...
LEGO s are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
We now have a LEGO Play! program on Saturdays at the library! Stop on by and have fun building up some amazing creations! Ahora, tenemos un programa de LEGOs en los Sabados! Acompáñanos y diviértete hacer los granes creaciónes!
Exercise your mind. Explore the useful skills that are used to code software and games. This is a self-taught club; our instructor will advise and help you as you progress in your understanding of computer programming concepts. Laptops are available, but feel free to bring your own! Self-paced Ages 8 and up Seats are Limited....
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.
Tweens and Teens come learn basic coding with Avaya. This is a 3 weekend commitment. 3 Saturdays to have fun, while learning to code. Starts promptly at 3 pm in the...
Help Ranger Kevin celebrate International Bat Night by joining him for a closer look at these amazing animals. Did you know that Arizona has 28 species of bats? Or that bats are considered allies of humans, as they help reduce pest populations and are also responsible for pollinating key desert plants like saguaros and agaves?...
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...
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...
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,...
Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this...
The Desert Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us every Saturday night throughout the summer to beat the heat while learning something neat! The desert comes alive at night as nocturnal animals awake. Bats perform aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, beavers splash around in their pond, and...
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for a variety of nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas and other nocturnal critters. The route follows Coldwater Trail for an out-and-back easy to moderate walk covering 2 to 2.5 miles in total. The...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of summer stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear the stories behind them. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms...
Learn about Arizona's bats with Ranger Eric and possibly see some at dusk! Did you know that Arizona is home to 28 bat species, making it one of the most species rich states for bats in the U.S.? To celebrate International Bat Night, stop by this discovery station to learn about Arizona's bats, where they...