Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Attendance is limited to 65 people. Tickets will be...
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...
Join us for a fun and educational program where you’ll learn about a variety of birds and discover what’s on their menu! Ages 0 - 18
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...
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...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...
Unearth a Story! Dig into Dinosaurs, Archeology, and Paleontology this summer with our weekly Summer Reading Adventure Series. Join us for hands‑on activities inspired by stories, science, and pure creativity....
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.
June 17: Painting with Dino Ages 5 and below
Advocates for snake preservation changes how people view and treat snakes. All Ages
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts...
Dino-themed mini science projects for our friends aged 4 and up! Our morning session is 10 - 11 AM and the afternoon session is 2 - 3 PM. The same...
Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Attendance is limited to 65 people. Tickets will be...
Week three of our summer reading program, featuring story time, snacks, and a hands-on gold panning demonstration with the Big Bug Mining District volunteers. Ages 0 - 18
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Little learners will explore science the dinosaur way! Through hands-on STEAM activities, children will dig for fossils, examine rocks and minerals, sculpt dinosaurs with Play-Doh, create prehistoric crafts, and practice...
Join Dino Crew at the library for the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun. This program includes a big Dinosaur show, baby...
Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired...
Come join us for a hands on exploration of the fascinating geology behind geodes and discover how these natural treasures form over time. Then, experience the excitement of cracking one...
Children ages 3+ can join us for Dino Yoga, a fun dinosaur-themed program featuring simple yoga poses, imaginative play, and mindfulness activities. Ages 3 - 18
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
Join us as we learn about paleontology and the work of paleontologists! Excavate a dinosaur egg and unearth a dinosaur that will be yours to take home! Please register each...
Discover, dig, and design all summer long with STEAM Genius! This hands-on library program invites kids ages 7–12 to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through fun, engaging activities...
Calling all creatives and nature lovers ages 9 to 17! Dig into creativity at this hands-on event inspired by our Unearth a Story summer theme! Explore creative stations where you...
Using air-dry clay, stamps, and our fingers we will make ancient style petroglyphs! Petroglyphs are carvings on clay or stone which tell a story through images and words! After you...
Join Dino Crew at the library for the ultimate dinosaur experience filled with action packed entertainment, roaring excitement and jaw dropping fun. This program includes a big Dinosaur show, baby...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...
Take a blast into the past and learn how humans used pictures and drawings (known as Petroglyphs) to communicate and tell stories for future generations. Then, design your own petroglyph...
Join us for dino-mite stories and activities with Ms. Diamin. Each week features a fun story followed by a hands-on art project, inspiring creativity and imagination all summer long. Ages...
Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday. On this Wednesday we will be creating fossils...
Get up close and personal with a variety of amazing Arizona reptiles! A trained volunteer will talk about reptile behavior, habitat, preservation and safety. Ages 5+
Weekly Dino Adventures at the Library Each Wednesday, kids can jump into a new hands‑on, dino‑themed activity inspired by the Summer Reading Program manual. Every week brings a fresh craft,...
Discover what makes our region so extraordinary. Join us for a fascinating look at local biogeography, native plants and wildlife, weather patterns, and the powerful ecological forces that shape this...
Journey 20,000 leagues under the sea in this class, where you'll learn about the weird and amazing creatures and treasures that inhabit the darkest depths of the ocean. Ages 8...