Join Ranger Olivia on this morning hike to learn more about the pollinators that support our desert plants. There are many different types of pollinators in our parks and we will be searching for them while also learning about them! Some pollinators we might see are butterflies, bees, birds, flies, beetles, etc. We will be...
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...
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...
Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to...
Twice a year, Maricopa County Parks and Recreations works with local experts and volunteers to spend a few hours out on our park trails to count and record butterfly populations....
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...
Homeschool Connection is a fun, hands-on STEM program designed for homeschooling families. This month's theme is coding! Join us for an engaging session filled with interactive activities, experiments, and opportunities to explore, create, and discover together. Ages 6 - 12
Come play with your food! Get curious with jelly beans and toothpicks and explore STEAM concepts by exploring geometry and building various 2-D and 3-D shapes. Thank you to our friends at ACE for sponsoring this program! Ages 3 - 12
In this engaging workshop for elementary students, participants will dive into the world of technology by creating their very own “Frustration” game! Using a combination of Makey Makey kits, craft supplies, electronic components, and the Scratch app for coding, students will bring their game ideas to life. It’s a fun, structured way to introduce young...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Foster curiosity and imagination by engaging in topics like science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Join us as we workshop each month within these various topics and explore the world around us. Ages 7 - 12. While supplies last!
Join us in MACH1 this week to create an introductory project with our Glowforge Aura. Participants will create a design for the Glowforge Aura laser cutter using a free vector...
Create your own custom wooden bookmarks in this hands-on wood burning program at the library. Participants will learn techniques for burning designs into wood This program operates on a first-come, first-served basis for 10 teens ages 12-18, as supplies are limited. Doors will open 15 minutes before the program begins, so please plan to arrive...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly workshop to help you identify...
Create the featured monthly project with step-by-step instructions and hands-on help. Leave at the end with a one of kind project created by you. Beginners and more advanced sewers are both welcome. Note: Registration is needed due to the limited number of machines. A THINKspot waiver must be signed before using library equipment. Please watch the...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and other invertebrates. This bonus episode of Order Up investigates the skimmer family, the most likely group of dragonflies to be noticed by most people. Skimmers are a colorful and common group that can...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking parts of the Pipeline and/or Wild Burro Trails from the Pipeline Trailhead. We will likely see or hear wild burros (donkeys), or at least signs of them. The hike will be on easy...
Join Ranger Derik to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...