Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist and Seek apps you can use to identify any living organism on the planet with your smartphone, while also increasing our knowledge of where they...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your recyclables, tips on composting and how to help animal habitats with a fun matching game. Make sure all the animals go to the right home!...
Using magazines, tissue paper, and other fun materials, make your very own garden collage as we celebrate the Earth and our “Earth Day Expo” Event on April 18th in the Children’s Garden!
Learn about composting in the Children’s Garden with your own “compost in a cup”! Turn “garbage” into gardening GOLD, while supplies last!
Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki...
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and learn how to love and protect our beautiful planet. Discover simple ways we can care for the Earth, all while creating a crate that lets you put your new knowledge into action! First come first serve, while supplies last.
Create your own art piece using shredded magazines, an animal template, and glue! Drop in at any time after 2:30pm to create your collages but make sure to give yourself enough time to complete your projects by 4pm. All materials will be provided but space is limited. Register online before the event to guarantee a spot.
Give life to worn books by making something new! Fold, draw on and cut into book pages guilt-free for National Earth Month. We will demonstrate how to make a star garland, an origami flower and a folded hedgehog sculpture but the possibilities are endless! Materials will be provided. For teens ages 13-17. First come first...
Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday...