Join Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't...
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
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. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and...
Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water, wear appropriate hiking shoes and...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Stop by the Art Studio and create an origami flower card for that special person in your life!
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Rattlesnakes. Gila Monster. Scorpions. Our desert is full of iconic critters with bad reputations all...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Drop into the museum during any open hours and enjoy monthly themed activities! We’ll provide the supplies and simple instructions that prompt kids to explore a variety of subjects. Location: Henry F. Hauser Museum 2950 East Tacoma Street Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
It’s May-ker Month! Spark imagination and strengthen fine motor skills with this magical sensory experience! Children will mix simple ingredients (with a pinch of fairy dust!) to create their own...
Children ages 6-12 are invited to make a light-up card for Mother’s Day and learn about simple electric circuits! First come first served, while supplies last.
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 / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, LEGO, science-based crafts and various hands on activities. Our resident origami master will be on hand to share her knowledge as well. This will be a two hour drop in program. Ages...
Come join us at Saguaro library for an engaging STEAM activity! STEAM activites will include hands on fun exploring Science, Engineering, Technology, Art & Math. Ages 3-12. Tickets are available 15 minutes prior to the session at the service desk.
Enjoy a free workshop creating birds in clay. Presented by Scottsdale Artists’ School. All materials provided. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program...
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
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 free and open to the public.
Cyanotype is a 19th Century photographic process still in use today. Prints can be made using objects placed on photosensitive paper and the power of the sun. If you’ve ever seen a blueprint, you’ve seen a cyanotype! Join us to learn more about cyanotypes and create some prints of your own to take home! Bring a...
Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our weekly challenge by yourself or with some friends. We'll finish each week with an opportunity to present your build to the group. (ages 6-11 / 45 min) **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...
Join MACH1 for this special introductory program to learn how to code a choose-your-own-adventure story that you can share with your friends and family! Together we'll flex our storytelling muscles...
Looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift? Come make a flower out of recycled books! Perfect for mom. Ages 8-12.
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...
Come drop into our Brick Building Sessions where you can use your imaginations to design, create, and show off exciting and unique Brick builds based on various concepts.
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...
Discover new skills and tech each week, you can dive into exciting projects like 3D printing, vinyl cutting, coding, and more. The possibilities are endless! This month we will use...
Want to sew? Want to learn to sew? Join us! Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others. Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.
Join Ranger Derik on a night hike through the park in search of scorpions and other nocturnal species native to the Sonoran Desert. The hike will cover 3 miles with an elevation gain of just 125 ft on sandy, level trail. Please wear hiking boots or sneakers. If you have difficulty with balance hiking poles...
Join Ranger Jacque on this barrier-free nature walk. This approachable walk is on a 0.8 mile loop on barrier-free gravel terrain with little elevation gain. We go at a comfortable, strolling pace, pausing at a few stops along the way to discover what makes the Sonoran Desert so unique, making this perfect for beginners, photographers,...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight...