Flagstaff Festival of Science: Science Bedtime Stories
Featuring five local authors and their books to engage children. This filmed series can be enjoyed at home with your child before bed or at anytime. We are proud to...
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Field Sciences
Events for September 23, 2025
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Cloud Walk at Buffalo Park
Join Brian Klimowski (National Weather Service Meteorologist-in-Charge) for a 45-minute walk near Buffalo Park. We'll talk about the science behind the weather we observe, the impact of the possible La...
Free
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
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...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Phoenix Public Library:
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Free
Yuma County Library District: Seeds & Soil – Gardening 101 in Yuma
Our Seed Library is coming to your branch! Join us for this beginner-friendly program covering the basics of soil, seasonal planting, and tips for growing in Yuma’s unique desert climate. While you’re here, pick up free seeds from the Seed Library to help kickstart your own home garden. This special program will visit different branches each month —...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Cloud Walk at Buffalo Park
Join Brian Klimowski (National Weather Service Meteorologist-in-Charge) for a 45-minute walk near Buffalo Park. We'll talk about the science behind the weather we observe, the impact of the possible La Niña conditions this Winter, severe storms, and of course all about the clouds above us! Reservations are required. Part of Flagstaff Festival...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Welcome to Tucson Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to a Thriving Garden in the Sonoran Desert
Gardening here is much different than in most areas of the U.S., offering special rewards and special challenges. This presentation is designed to familiarize newcomers with the unique climate, soil, and native plant types in the Sonoran Desert to help them transition successfully. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. Presented by Pima County Master...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club
Come build something fun with LEGOs and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, LEGOs provided, leave your own Legos at home.
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Fun to Learn – Caterpillars and Butterflies
There will be plenty to see and learn at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center at this event for younger children. A big caterpillar made of stilt-walkers will transform into butterflies, puppets will demonstrate the four phases of a butterfly's life, and more. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day...
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McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Past, Present, and Future – Human History of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Join McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Steward Zach Richard for a look into the unique Human History of the land now within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The talk will cover everything from ancient hunter gatherers to modern ranchers and how these early residents utilized abundant natural resources to live and thrive in the desert. Learn how the...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Visit an Herbalist’s Garden
Learn about some of the important wild plants of the Colorado Plateau and their uses on this guided tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden at the Museum of Northern Arizona....
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: The Day the Dragon Rose – A Fire Weather Story
The Dragon Bravo Fire exploded into public awareness in mid-July as it consumed historic structures on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. But that was only the beginning. As weather conditions deteriorated, the fire underwent explosive growth, ultimately becoming one of the largest wildfires in Arizona history. This presentation explores the extreme fire weather...
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