Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel...
Join Ranger Shaun for a morning jaunt up the mountain! Come for an early walk in the relative cool of the morning up to the top of waterfall trail and...
Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why Maricopa County Parks monitor and support butterfly populations. Along with the other pollinators that help out in our parks! ...
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...
Examine a variety of seeds up close to see how no 2 seeds are alike! You’ll also compare and contrast the details of color, weight, texture, and size. You can...
Ranger Shaun’s brought out the bug box again! But bugs aren’t the only pollinators on the block! Come learn about the others too! Everybody loves flowers of one type or...
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...
With cooler weather on the horizon, stop by the Nature Center to visit with Ranger Derik and learn what you should carry on your desert hikes and how to stay...
It’s SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts and tunnels, kids will explore...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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,...
A more in-depth look at the pollinator-flower relationship with Ranger Shaun. A basic discussion of flower morphology and plant reproductive strategies as they relate to pollinators. What are flowers anyway?...
Celebrate “SepSTEAMber” in the KIDchen with Edible Ed as we mix up a tangy treat that fizzes with fun! Kids will explore the chemistry behind acids and bases while stirring,...
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 /...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
Join us this September for our Homeschool Social where creativity meets engineering! Homeschooled children will enjoy an interactive session of paper bridge building, combining fun with learning in a hands-on...
Join us for the first garden club event of the season! We'll be planting flowers in our raised garden bed from seed and from transplants!
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....
Ever dreamt of having a furry, feathery, or scaly sidekick? Well, before you dive into the pet parade, it's time to think about the cha-ching! Keeping your critter healthy, happy,...
Join us in the Children's Place for a foray into HTML coding. We will be using a preestablished template to learn how a webpage is formatted in HTML and learn the...
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
Visible mending is a technique embraced by various cultures to repair fabric, enhancing its longevity while also adding a distinct personal flair. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate terrain hike to see plant life that may have been invigorated by any monsoon rains. Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile moderately paced hike...