What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer...
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...
Before the Preserve was a reality, part of this land was a ranch, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore this historical place, full of memories of a different way of life and hear the stories of the people who lived here not long ago. The hike is about 3.0-mile round trip on a...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!
Discover the magic of motion as you create colorful prints with toy vehicle wheels and paint! Explore how wheels roll, spin, and transfer energy while experimenting with patterns, textures, and symmetry. This hands-on activity combines art and engineering as kids investigate force, motion, and design—turning science into a creative masterpiece that drives curiosity forward!
The White Tank Mountains played an important role in the development of Arizona during its territorial days. This presentation will discuss the colorful history of this area, from 1863 to today. Learn about the freight haulers, miners, ranchers and outlaws that left their mark in the mountains. Presented by the White tank Conservancy. A native...
When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum...