From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are mostly inactive, less water is required, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables. So go for it! Learn about both in- ground and raised bed approaches, and the key steps to successful vegetable and herb gardening in...
Join us once a month for a STEAM themed read-aloud and activity! Together, we will read a picture book with a STEAM focus and then make real-life connections through fun hands-on crafts and experiments. Projects include paper airplane competitions, inventing a creature, painting with magnets, slime making, and more! Geared at ages 5-8. We will...
If you’re a desert dweller, you know it’s always cooler under the shade of a tree, thanks to branches and leaves blocking sunlight. Trees also transpire water, cooling the air and turning CO2 into the oxygen that we need. Learn how to select, plant, water and maintain desert adapted shade trees from around the world. These...