"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors...
Come and walk with dinosaurs! These dinosaurs look so real it will feel like you've time traveled to the past. All ages.
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...
Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of...
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+
Young paleontologists will dig, sort, and measure as they discover how observation and problem-solving help scientists learn about dinosaurs. Children will explore the exciting world of dinosaurs, including building dinosaurs...
Unleash your inner paleontologist and artist in this creative painting program! Participants will design and paint a realistic dinosaur eye on canvas, exploring color, texture, and imagination while bringing these...
Read Michael Crichton's "Jurrasic Park" and join online for discussion. Ages 18+
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...
A hands-on class for curious kids who love insects and creepy-crawlies. Students will build bugs using clay and pipe cleaners, explore insect toys and models, and observe live compost worms...
Jeff Servoss, a Wildlife Biologist specializing in herpetology at the USFWS, discusses behavior, adaptations, defense mechanisms, physiology, conservation biology, habitat ecology, biological diversity, folklore, human safety and first aid, and...
Dig up a Titanosaurus-sized adventure as you explore the world of fossils. Discover the process of fossilization through rock art and experiments. You’ll even create fossils, dinosaur eggs, and much...
This is a fun education activity for children ages 0-5. Children will be exploring to be archeologists by piecing together Dinosaur bones. Seating is limited while supplies last.
Ages: 2-5 Practice early childhood literacy, music and movement. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are Free and Open to the Public
What will we find if we dig down? Melissa Mundt, from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources, will be teaching us about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos,...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing...
Join us for a high energy, hands-on dinosaur experience brought to us by Dino Entertainment Crew. Expect a big dino show, baby dinos, sensory bins, and plenty of chances for...
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 for a dinosaur themed story and craft. Enjoy dinosaur stories and then create a dinosuar bookmark to take home. Ages 5-11
Join us for an afternoon of science fun! Get ready to dive into the prehistoric era as we learn all about the majestic creatures that used to roam the land!...
What kind of bees don't sting, don't live in hives, and don't make honey? Meet Arizona's native bees. They are super-pollinators, pollinating far more efficiently than honeybees. If you grow...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Ranger Nikki hosts a drop-in information table...
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...
Using dried pasta and salt dough, library staff will show kids how to create their own fossils and become a paleontologist - a pasta paleontologist, that is! Due to limited...
Ven a tener una experiencia prehistórica! Crea tu propio dinosaurio usando papel mache y deja volar tu imaginación. Diseña, construye y pinta tu criatura jurásica mientras te diviertes aprendiendo. Cupo limitado, por orden...
Go back into the Jurassic to fold a stegosaurus, a triceratops, a pterodactyl. Use markers to decorate them! Presented by Nathalie Mornu Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is...
Ages: 5-11 Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
Dino Crew will be at the library! All ages
Become a junior paleontologist! Dig into your own dinosaur egg and uncover a hidden dino inside. Limited supplies available, first come first served! All tools provided for a hands-on prehistoric...
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by journeying into the deep past with Ranger Jacque! Explore ancient Hohokam ruins and rock art sites that tell the story of our lands from...
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...
Look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife with Rangers Derik and Eric! Join Rangers Derik and Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal...
Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. his program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After...
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call McDowell home. During this night hike we will be looking for wildlife, specifically scorpions,...
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you...