hursday, June 20th – 6:30am Trip difficulty: Moderate, ~3.5 miles on uneven, variable terrain, with 500ft elevation gain. Bird beautiful Madera Canyon. Walking about 3.5 miles roundtrip with 500 ft....
Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
Thursday, June 20th | 12:00 pm | Exhibit House Main Gallery | Free with Admission This summer cool off in our airconditioned art gallery as you discover more about desert...
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the...
The monsoon is considered our second spring season which offers another chance to grow all of your favorite warm-season crops like tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, beans, and more. In this presentation,...
The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert...
This presentation covers humankind’s water use and food supply interactions with Arizona’s ecology from Clovis culture hunter-gatherers to prehistoric irrigation canals, contemporary Hopi and Tohono O’odham dry farming, and present-day...
All ages Jun 20, 2024 Thu 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another...
Come join us for a 45-minute long Ranger led interview with Anthony Gchachu. Learn about his lived experiences and connection to Grand Canyon as a Zuni tribal member. At the...
Ranger Jacque leads the way on this program, which is sure to please the senses as you embark on a nighttime hike with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures...
oin Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to enjoy the full moon and search for scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to...
As the sun sets and the moon rises hike with Ranger Derik through pristine Riparian habitat and learn about the many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. ...
Join Ranger Kevin for a family-friendly evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. Join Ranger Kevin for an exciting evening hike along the Black...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be...