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...
Wednesday, February 26, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Learn optimal camera settings, best lenses and suggestions for more powerful compositions. Practice new ways of seeing during a guided photo session on the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail in the Garden. Instructed by Joanne West. Garden admission included.
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,...
Unleash your creativity at the STEAM Kids Club, where children ages 6-12 will dive into the world of digital art. They'll experiment with various design software, learning how to transform their imaginative ideas into vibrant, digital masterpieces.
Create music by coding Edison Robots with Science Vortex! Ages 6 - 12, with ages 6 - 7 with an adult 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!
Join MACH1 to draw, write, doodle, digitize, scan, code, and more in this 1-hour program as we explore art in its many forms with new topics every session. No design experience is needed, but basic keyboard and mouse skills are required. Let's use Procreate today to create a colorful painting of a bird. Follow along with us...
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. 02/26- 3D paper models