Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Derik, followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. Join Ranger Derik for a...
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...
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,...
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....
Join us for reading, music, movement and fun as we learn about dinosaur digs. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:00 - 10:30a.m. Storytime Room Ages 0-5, older siblings welcome! All library...
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+
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
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.
A wildlife comedy show with live animals! 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...
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
The Arizona Museum of Natural History is coming to the Library! For teens ages 13-18! An introduction to the exciting world of forensic anthropology by searching for clues in bone...
Come and learn how archaeologists reconstruct skeletons from sometimes jumbled fossil bones then reconstruct your own dinosaur from foam bones. Ages 6 - 14
Explore some of Arizona’s human and natural history. Learn about life of animals and what it was like to be a child in the McDowell Mountains in the past by doing activities with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Ages 6 -...
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+
Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore hands-on, nature-based activities at the library this summer. Each session encourages curiosity about the natural world and supports learning through age-appropriate...
Dino-themed mini science projects for our friends aged 4 and up! This is for those ages 4 and up. We will provide some coloring sheets for younger siblings. Parental supervision...
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...
Join us for a trivia series of the ologies (archaeology, paleontology, anthropology, and more!) Think you know the most about dinosaurs, ancient cultures, and history? Come test your knowledge and also learn...
f What will we find if we dig down? Learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos, dinos, mammoths, sophisticated civilizations-- it all happened here and the...
Kids ages 6+ can join the Arizona State Park Rangers on Wednesday, June 24 from 2:30–3:30 PM to explore fossils, discover prehistoric life, and learn how fossils are formed through...
Come by and get a chance to color a Dino egg. Suited for kids ages 6-12, seating is limited while supplies last.
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...
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+
Our presenter Nathalie will take us back into the Jurassic to teach us how to make a stegosaurus, a triceratops, or a pterodactyl origami! We will also be decorating our dinosaurs!...
Join us for a morning of science fun as the Tucson Children's Museum presents Dino discovery! Get ready to dive into the prehistoric era as we learn all about the...
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...
You get to become an archaeologist and an ancient detective in this interactive program. Ages 11 - 14
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 discovering GEODES!...
In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Unearth a Story, we will be making air-clay pottery! Join us as we explore different pottery designs and make our own unique...
Put your brains to the test and build a 3D dinosaur skeleton model to take home! Participants will also get a chance to paint their models. Materials will be provided....
Roar into some dinosaur fun each Wednesday! Each program will feature a prehistoric craft or hands-on activity. Using 3D-printed flat puzzle pieces of parts of a dinosaur, assemble your very...
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,...
Did you know that hummingbirds can go from 0-30 mph instantly, fly upside down and backwards, and cruise over 500 miles without stopping, plus eat the equivalent of 300 cheeseburgers...
Celebrate the 28th Annual Día de San Juan Fiesta at Mission Garden! Join the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association at Mission Garden on Wednesday, June 24 for an evening of community,...