Stop by an information table where Ranger Shaun will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. : Ranger...
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling,...
Every second Thursday of the month, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM At Mission Garden, meet at the front gate FREE Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's...
Now that you have those cool new toys, come with Ranger Shaun out into the desert and learn to use them! After learning about the Citizen Science apps (and maybe...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a...
Join Mission Garden to plant agave, inspired by Indigenous plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future...
Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your...
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!
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...
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...
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,...
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...
April: Design and cut your own vinyl stickers! Explore your creative side. Each month learn a new creative skill or technique to make something unique. Activities are designed for those...
Join us at Cholla Library's Brand-New Mach Two maker space! Come discover how you can use Tinkercad to simulate intricate marble runs, swinging pendulums, and even speeding cars in Tinkercad's...
This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are...
Join us at the library for planned fun! This time is designed for school-age children to have opportunities to craft, build and create. April 10th- Slime This program is intended...
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...
Do you like science? Are you creative and like making things? Then our Maker Fun program is for you! Join us for hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities and projects.
Explore your SMART side with 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....
Create a personalized cup coaster using the Glowforge. No experience necessary. Ages 12-18 Registration is required and spots are limited.
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...
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Poem Sculptures. This month, our Maker Focus is Verses in Bloom in Celebration of Poetry Month! In this hands-on project we'll use...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Build, program, conquer! Our LEGO Robotics class inspires confidence and critical thinking with LEGO Spike. Participants collaborate to tackle robotic challenges, fostering teamwork and innovation. Join us for a hands-on...
This event is free. All gifts are appreciated—they help the garden grow. Come experience an agave roast and learn about these plants’ many uses! Members of the Kumeyaay tribe, led...
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...