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...
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
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...
Explore Tucson Basin geology and archaeology Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers, bones, skins, and plant parts,...
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes—whatever you want—on them. All materials provided....
Make origami that moves! Ages 13 - 17 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Teens ages 13-18 join us for fun with origami. We have origami for multiple skill levels. Wednesday, February 19th from 4-5pm.
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 learn how to use a Silhouette Cameo in a variety of craft projects. 02/19- Water bottle stickers
This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and pencil. We will explore Cacti Florals as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will...