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...
Its January, so let's explore winter STEAM activities and make a snowman craft! Join us for STEAM Jr. every first Tuesday of each month and discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and...
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!...
Take a step back in time and explore the world of Mesozoic dinosaurs! Join us as we trek through Veterans Oasis Park and discover the remnants of these incredible creatures...
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, January 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Create a sanctuary of native desert plants at home. Filling a garden with locally-grown native desert plants does a world of good. Learn about the water-wise plants that also provide habitat and food for pollinators. Instructed by Emily Heller. Garden admission included with class purchase.
The U.S. and other countries are making major investments to evaluate the deep-subsurface for storage and energy options to meet growing demands for clean and alternative energy, energy resiliency, and management of energy-related wastes. In Arizona, deep, subsurface geology has excellent potential to accommodate the energy transition through salt cavern gas storage, energy byproduct disposal...
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle,...
Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling...