Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
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...
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...
Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation...
At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register Here Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden....
Free guided walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Area. All are welcome. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These...
Join us out at Silly Mountain and spend your morning with your hands in the dirt pulling invasive plants. We will be managing Buffelgrass and Stinknet. Please wear Closed toed...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.5 mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the desert on this informative...
Celebrate fall in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon our annual Fall Festival. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn while having lunch and soaking in every aspect of this gorgeous...
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day...
Families with children ages: 5-12. Use your imagination to create with building blocks Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and...
Join us to celebrate the completion of the Rarámuri (Tarahumara) Rancheria at Mission Garden! A rancheria was a functional living and working space built by Indigenous people throughout southern Arizona...
Did you know you can discover science through touching, hearing and tasting? In partnership with the Foundation for Blind Children, Arizona Science Center presents Science Beyond Sight—a FREE community event in...
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
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Celebrate fall with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Bring the whole family to immerse yourselves in the tapestry of the changing seasons at our fun-filled, fall-themed, event. Dive into creativity...
Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find a real giant among giants. Join a ranger for a walk...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Age at least 8 yrs but less than 14 yrs Registration fee: $12 Mesa Resident/$14 Non-Resident. Contractor fee due first day: $35. Become one of the circuit culprits and...
Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing,...
A series of mindful sense-experience walks with Grace Burford in collaboration with the Natural History Institute and the Highlands Center for Natural History. Saturday, October 5th: Mindful Meandering: Tuning into...
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,...
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...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Meet up with us at the Heritage Library after Storytime on Saturday, October 5 at 11am, and we’ll walk you to Yuma Fire Department Station 1 for a tour with...
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...
Bring your lunch and join Ranger Shaun for a chat about Bats! Just in time for Spooky Season! Come learn about our flying, furry friends to prepare for Halloween! While...
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...
Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world in this introductory program. From hobbyists to...
In our LEGO Club kids can unleash their imagination, creativity, and engineering skills while building amazing structures and creations with LEGO bricks! This fun, collaborative environment encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County...
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...
3D Astronomy Show Planetary exploration is a large part of SESE's research portfolio. ASU is participating in current and future projects that are on the cutting edge of planetary exploration....
Ranger Shaun will be talking about what there is and how to see it in the desert after dark! Come on by! Hang around after lunch or just pop by...
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.
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
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...
This show is all about the concept of size and scale in the universe. Starting at Earth, we will fly farther and farther away from home, encountering the incredible structures...
Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Want to learn how to draw using coding languages, like JavaScript? Join Chandler Hamilton's Girls Who Code Club to learn JavaScript and use your programming skills to create an interactive,...
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...
Join us for an exciting three-part series on game development this October! What to Bring: If you’d like to continue working on your project at home, a personal tablet or...
Become one of the circuit culprits and learn how to thwart your siblings and friends with an alarm that will go off whenever they open a drawer or door! Be...
October is when some of our spookiest desert critters get their turn in the spotlight! Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate spooky season! Forget about animals with two legs or...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGO s 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...
Join us for a hands-on make and take soldering project. You will make your own fun robot figure that lights up when you touch it's heart. This robot is a...
This show is all about the concept of size and scale in the universe. Starting at Earth, we will fly farther and farther away from home, encountering the incredible structures...
Using our LEGO Mindstorms kits create, and then code your own robot inspired by the movie and book Wild Robot. Ages 10-14.
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,...
This show is all about the concept of size and scale in the universe. Starting at Earth, we will fly farther and farther away from home, encountering the incredible structures...
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...
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...
This show is all about the concept of size and scale in the universe. Starting at Earth, we will fly farther and farther away from home, encountering the incredible structures...
Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes,...
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...
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant...
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight...
Join us for Dark Skies: Stargazing, where Astronomy Expert and NASA Ambassador Mark Johnston will share real-time images from his deep space telescope displayed on four large monitor screens for...
Our Scorpion walks are an opportunity to learn about native scorpions in their desert home. We will likely encounter several species of scorpion and have an opportunity to watch them...
Now for the main course! Come explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun on the medium rated, 1-mile Quail Trail for a quick out and...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun fall stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and...
Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur...
Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double...
Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: Telescopes...