Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. Second Saturday each month. 8AM (Dec-Feb), 7:30AM (Mar/April), 7AM (May). Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the...
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
The old maxim “April showers bring May flowers” does not apply to the Sonoran Desert. In fact, April marks the beginning of our dry season, and by May, most of...
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...
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...
Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....
Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning walk and talk! Walk Slate Trail and enjoy our rapidly fading winter coolness. We’ll talk about plants, animals, and the desert in...
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
STEM Challenges for kids 6-12. Meet the challenge and get a free book!
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100%...
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...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
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...
Join us for this FREE annual community event highlighting El Mirage Public Safety and our many safety partners. This event will have multiple displays from various agencies including law enforcement,...
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...
The 2025 SciTech Festival season is here, and what's more, it's filled full of a wide variety of opportunities to explore and celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math. Celebrate STEM...
Join us at White Tank Mountain Regional Park's Nature Center on February 8, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm for our Open House. AGENCIES & PARTNERS Friends Of White...
Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...
Learn what you can make with a 3D printer! In this introductory workshop we will choose small cute animals to print. Acrylic paint and brushes will be available to paint your...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
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...
Learn about the fascinating world of bats and create your own bat mask! Ages 5 - 10 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We...
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Join Park Assistant Jason in hiking the scenic Lykes Lookout trail while also learning about the area around us. This scenic hike will start along the River Ramble trail and...
Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.
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...
Add iron filings to slime to create a magnetic blob that swallows up a magnet in this exciting experiment! Ages 8 - 12 Part of the Arizona...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
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,...
Immerse in a lush 3D environment while flying through Space. Learn about the cutting edge of Exploration. Seeing further into space is also seeing back in time. New technology is...
Unleash your inner artist and explore the techniques of famous artists! Each month, young creatives ages 6-12 can dive into the styles of renowned artists and create their own inspired...
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.
LEGO® Master, I choose you!! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them...
ASU’s West Valley campus blends a liberal arts education with future-focused leadership preparation. Located in northwest Phoenix, the West Valley campus is home to students pursuing degrees in the health...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
Level 3 is available for participants who have completed both Level 1 and Level 2. This three-day program participants will broaden their horsemanship knowledge by learning different breeds and colors of horses....
Generate Python codes with an ASU professor that program a robot. Explore coding, teamwork, and the future of technology! Ages 12 - 17, pre-registration required Part of...
In this class for elementary and middle school students, kids will learn basic sewing skills, including threading a needle, simple stitches, and creating a fun, hands-on project to take home....
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...
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
We will foster students’ 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,...
Show Times: Saturday, Feb. 8: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The universe may be pretty cold and empty, but it is not without its spots of fire, fury...
Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
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...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
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...