Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Offered FREE thanks to the generous support from the Friends of Agua Caliente. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take...
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...
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 for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is $5 per person There are no set programs, but volunteers are on hand to bring animals out to meet you up close. We are closed the month of August All Ages
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
Unearth a Story! Dig into Dinosaurs, Archeology, and Paleontology this summer with our weekly Summer Reading Adventure Series. Join us for hands‑on activities inspired by stories, science, and pure creativity. Discover. Explore. Create. Your next big adventure is waiting! July 15 — What’s Your Dinosaur Name? Create your own dinosaur. Ages 0 - 11
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...
Stitch, glue, cut, and construct your own handmade books using tons of techniques from the history of bookbinding! Ages 8-18 Registration required!
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
A disgruntled employee has set a computer virus loose! Can you shut it down in 20 minutes before the dinosaurs are set loose? Ages 6 - 12
All Ages welcome!
Kids ages 6 to 12, build your own diorama of a Jurassic Period scene featuring a 3D printed figure of Digby, our Summer Reading Mascot! Show us your creativity as you create a home for your little triceratops!
Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired surprises. No bugs or mud, just a pure indoor adventure! Ages 5 - 12
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! Ages 5 - 18
Join us every week for a relaxed afternoon hour of hands-on creativity and fun! Drop in to try your hand at arts and crafts like origami, button-making, and collage; or...
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and make a fun 8-bit style dino animation! We'll learn how to push and pull pixels around to create a moving old school style animation of your own. This program is designed for children 8-17. Space is limited - first come, first served.
This is a fun STEAM Project for children of all ages. The Children will be mixing their dough and molding them into Dinosaur bones. Take home and bake it. First come first served, while supplies last. Ages 0 - 12
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab. Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. It’s a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. Ages 12...
Come be a paleontologist for a day and learn all about fossils! We'll have a fossil dig and create our own fossils to take home. Ages 6 - 12
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...
Inspire curiosity, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of STEM fields through fun, accessible, and university-led instruction with the STEM Exploration Series led by Emby-Riddle Aeronautical University professors and students at Prescott Public Library. Youth ages 10-14 can register for individual sessions in this four-part, hands-on learning experience designed for upper-elementary and middle-school students. Each session...
Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday. On this Wednesday we will be creating paper dinosaur silhouette art! This is a special Creative Minds Club for Summer Reading Program. Ages 5 - 18
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Featuring engaging activities designed to build skills, expand vocabulary, explore science concepts, and more. Ages 6 - 12
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Chip away at a “dinosaur egg” to discover the dinosaur within! (ages 6-11 / 45 min)
Imagination and creativity meet the beauty of the Southwest desert in this workshop presented by Scottsdale Artists’ School. Design your unique desert animal using natural materials while exploring texture and form! (ages 12-18 / 75 min)
Get ready for something cool this summer! Dinosaurs After Dark is back at AZMNH. The museum will be open after hours with crafts, activities, and the Arizona Through Time speaker series. All Ages
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew. Ages 10+
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages