Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk
On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...
On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...
It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Participants will learn to identify native...
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,...
Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use...
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...
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+
Kids, ages 2-7, Discover Arizona through squishing, smearing, scooping and pouring. June 18th in the youth room 10:00 - 11:00am All library programs are free and open to the public....
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...
Come in to learn weaving, sewing, and embroidery in this three-part series of dinosaur-inspired fiber arts! You will take home all of your creations at the end, and learn some...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. ...
Have you ever dreamed of touching a tarantula? Or snuggling with a snake? Join us for an opportunity to do just that at this casual drop-in program where you'll meet...
Get ready to have a roaring good time! Design and create a colorful paper dinosaur. All materials provided. Ages 6 - 12
Come see what the zoo brings for you to meet and touch. All Ages
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...
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+
Join us on Thursdays in June at the Library as we learn about the natural world through crafts and games. This program is suitable for ages 0-18.
Stomp, soar, and ROAR into creativity with our Dinosaur Kingdom Summer Reading Program painting class! 🦖🌋☀️ Young artists will travel back in time to a land of towering volcanoes, lush green jungles, and...
June 18- Leap into Science: Prehistoric Shadows Ages 6 - 17
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create a dinosaur themed diorama! Bring your hands, creativity, and imagination as we provide the cut outs to create the dream environment for our...
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...
Travel back in time with us, before dinosaurs, when plants dominated the Earth. They weren't just green but also hungry! In this exciting, hands-on program, tween explorers will uncover the fascinating...
Come learn about geodes and crack open some fun! Ages 5 - 11
Explore nature and STEAM through hands-on adventures filled with fun experiments and creative projects. First come, first served. Supplies limited to 24 participants. Ages 6 - 12
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes—whatever you want—on them. All material provided....
Be a paleontologist and a geologist! Check-out and examine “Gem Show” fossils & rocks, then practice removing “fossils” from chocolate chip cookies! Dig in the sand for a special ROCK...
Craft your own crystal geode skull in this hands-on workshop for teens aged 12 to 18. All materials will be provided for this program.
Be sure to join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” program on Thursday, June 18, 2026, featuring “The American Upper Paleolithic and Evidence from the Gault Archaeological...
Join Rangers Kevin and Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks,...