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 Admission
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...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Join us for a free six-week beginner gardening class. Learn low-cost ways to plan your growing space, choose your crops, and care for your garden to harvest your own food! Partners: Maricopa County Cooperative Extension; AZ Health Zone
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...
Tuesday, October 29, 1-3 p.m. In this class you will learn to locate and use specific camera settings on your iPhone to capture the beauty of the garden with artistic style. Learn new ways to achieve sharper focus and perfect exposure in different lighting conditions. Use the iPhone camera's macro and telephoto for unique closeups...
Explore the wonders of nature with your child! This class engages young children in hands-on environmental education. Through exciting activities like wildlife observation, and eco-crafts, kids will learn about colors in nature, plant cycles, and native plants and animals. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors! All materials provided by Tynkertopia. Dates: October...
Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of LEGOs with other kids or teens your age. Free, LEGOs provided (please leave your own Legos at home). Follow a design idea or invent your own! You may stay for a bit or the whole time. Ok...
Join our senior director and director of horticulture in a sampling of activities straight from Desert Landscape School courses. Experience how the School and staff can help you build your landscape skills and knowledge. You will learn: Plant Diagnostics: Identify and treat plant pests. Irrigation: Know your pipes and accessories. Plant Biology: Dissect the ins and outs of...