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...
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, Come be a Paleontologist-in-Training by squishing, smearing, scooping and pouring. June 25th in the youth room 10:00 - 11:00am All library programs are free and open to...
Join us as we read Dinosaur Day by Diana Murray and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration provided. Ages 5 - 12
Calling all little dinosaur lovers! Join us for a fun-filled morning of prehistoric art projects just for our youngest paleontologists. Make your favorite dinosaurs come to life with a variety...
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by taking a beginner’s look into the world of desert birds and the migratory journeys that connect our nation from sea to shining desert. Cool...
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....
Journaling is a great way to focus the mind, build creativity, deepen curiosity, and learn more about the plants and animals around us. Join us to explore how we can slow...
Let's explore children's creativity through crafting! We will be creating a Dinosaur Terrrarium! This event is for ages 5-12. Children ages 5-8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. All materials will...
A New Dino adventure each week. It may be a story. We are doing explore with Eggs. We will have an excavation. We are going to paint a Dino. Come...
Ever wanted to learn what it is like to be an archaeologist? The ASU Center for Archaeology and Society brings a fascinating series of activities for youth, including making stone tools, puzzles,...
Preschoolers (3-5) and kids (6-8) will make dinosaur themed art using cardboard tubes, paper plates, and other recycled materials! Presented by Emily Kleinkauf This registration is for the 1:30PM program. Please register one week...
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 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.
Unearth a story about modern-day dinosaurs with Wildman Phil as he brings his collection of crazy creatures to the library. Discover some of the earth's prehistoric remnants like a giant spider, lizards with strange defenses,...
Scanning for Tweens ready to take on new adventures. Join us monthly to get creative, work with your hands, and experiment! Open to Tweens ages 9-11. Put on your archeologist...
Participants will be presented with Arizona history of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People, the first farmers of the desert. They will learn about their history, culture and how archaeology and...
June 25- Dinosaur Dig Ages 6 - 17
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create a dinosaur themed collage! We'll cut and tear up paper, magazines, and other collage materials and end up with a unique collage in...
Stop by the Discovery Center and learn about the many animals that call the park home. Ranger Derik will have 2 tables set up in the main lobby of the...
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...
Discover the fascinating reptiles whose ancient ancestors coexisted with dinosaurs and whose descendants still live in Arizona today! In partnership with the Chandler Nature Center, tweens will have the opportunity to...
Preschoolers (3-5) and kids (6-8) will make dinosaur themed art using cardboard tubes, paper plates, and other recycled materials! Presented by Emily Kleinkauf This registration is for the 3:00PM program. Please register one week...
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!...
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
Learn how to use a sewing machine to create a little dino buddy and decorate him.
Live specimens of Arizona’s most fascinating venomous reptiles are displayed in lockable enclosures specifically designed for exhibition in an interactive forum! Ages 6 - 18
Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all...
Build a tiny prehistoric world using artificial plants, natural materials, and dinosaur figures. Experiment with different layouts and details to bring your mini dino world to life. Ages 11-18 only.
Join us at Prescott Valley Public Library on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:30-6:45 for Class #6, Harvesting and Using Your Bounty, in the last class of the six class...
It's all archaeology all summer long! For this month's youth art night, learn the foundations of art and leave with a one-of-a-kind dinosaur painting! This program is intended for ages...
Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about...
Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike through the park in search of scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. The hike will cover 3 miles on an out and back to...
It’s time for another full moon in our desert. June brings the Strawberry Moon, traditionally nicknamed for red berries that ripen this time of year. Instead of red berries, we...
Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and...