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...
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active...
Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to explore this unique landscape with a variety of bird species. Tours are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Youtube has become the premier platform for creators of all kinds to film and produce content that reaches millions of people. This camp is perfect for future content creators to...
Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have at this Desert 101 Discovery Station. This is...
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 schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...
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...
Celebrate the Fall season by making your very own 3D apples. Get creative with the color and shape of your apple. What would your apple taste like if you could eat it? Ages 5 - 12
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Show off your creativity and have some fun! Our creations will be displayed afterwards in the Children's Area. LEGO Clubs help improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Join us for this final event of our Spring...
Do you love arts and crafts, games, and science experiments? Join us each week for hands-on activities designed to spark your imagination and creativity! All supplies are provided. Some activities might get a little messy! This intergenerational program welcomes kids, tweens, and families. Learn, explore, and create together in Create Club! Ages 6 - 13
Learn together while having fun! This month at LEGO Club, we'll do some creative builds celebrating Hispanic heritage as part of Chandler Contigo! Playing with Legos builds skills like creativity, problem solving, and teamwork. For ages 6 to 12, and parents are welcome, too! We will have monthly challenges that will test your building skills. Held the...
Come build with us! Folks of all ages are welcome to dig into our massive piles of LEGO® bricks and let their imaginations run wild. We've got Duplo blocks on hand for our littlest builders, too! No registration needed — just drop in. Light refreshments provided while supplies last. Ages 3 - 18
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Display your LEGO creation at the library for all to enjoy! LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Ages 3 - 18
STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.” Our STEAM Club brings creativity, problem-solving, logic, and experimentation together – which suits many ways of learning and allows...
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
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 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. Ages 6 - 12
Join us in MACH1 this week to celebrate "World Space Week" by making straw rocket launchers! Using simple materials you can design and color a rocket, then using the straw you'll have the power...
Learn to use the laser cutter in THINKspot while making mini charms to scare away evil spirits. 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 accordingly.
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. Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to the start of the program...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk as the sun sets behind the mountains and silhouettes of saguaros and other cacti are backlit by the orange, pink and purple sky. We will also be looking and listening for signs of nocturnal critters becoming active, such as nighthawks, poorwills, owls, coyotes, geckos and more. The route...
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...