This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in...
This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in...
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Offered...
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...
Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the...
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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,...
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...
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,...
In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is $5 per person There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
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+
July 15: Bird Feeder Ages 5 and below
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...
Hummingbirds are on the move in the desert. Explore these birds in mosaics by learning to nip and fit glass tiles and leave with your own mosaic hummingbird for the...
Join us as we read Little Dino by Diane Put and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration required. Ages 3 - 5
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
A disgruntled employee has set a computer virus loose! Can you shut it down in 20 minutes before the dinosaurs are set loose? Ages 6 - 12
Set off on an exciting ocean adventure! Young explorers will learn about incredible sea creatures, create ocean-inspired art, and discover simple science concepts through hands-on activities, sensory play, and teamwork....
Kids ages 6 to 12, build your own diorama of a Jurassic Period scene featuring a 3D printed figure of Digby, our Summer Reading Mascot! Show us your creativity as...
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...
Join us every week for a relaxed afternoon hour of hands-on creativity and fun! Drop in to try your hand at arts and crafts like origami, button-making, and collage; or...
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 in the MACH1 Makerspace and make a fun 8-bit style dino animation! We'll learn how to push and pull pixels around to create a moving old school style animation...
This is a fun STEAM Project for children of all ages. The Children will be mixing their dough and molding them into Dinosaur bones. Take home and bake it. First...
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...
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 paper...
Discover, explore, and create! Join us to learn, explore, and design your own Petroglyphs inspired by ancient rock art. For teens ages 13 to 17. First come first served, while...
Featuring engaging activities designed to build skills, expand vocabulary, explore science concepts, and more. Ages 6 - 12
Chip away at a “dinosaur egg” to discover the dinosaur within! (ages 6-11 / 45 min)
Imagination and creativity meet the beauty of the Southwest desert in this workshop presented by Scottsdale Artists’ School. Design your unique desert animal using natural materials while exploring texture and form! (ages 12-18...
Get ready for something cool this summer! Dinosaurs After Dark is back at AZMNH. The museum will be open after hours with crafts, activities, and the Arizona Through Time speaker...
Dr. Kirk Costion, Department of Culture, Society and Environment, Mesa Community College, Recent archaeological research at the AZ U:9:319(ASM) site (Mesa Cemetery) - July 15
Join us for an evening with Thomas Fleischner, celebrating their latest book, Astonished by Beauty: A Field Guide to the Practice of Paying Attention. The event will begin at 6:00 PM...
Learn about the basics of artificial intelligence and teach AI to identify dinosaurs. Ages 18+
Come enjoy a pint at Mother Road Brewing Company on the third Wednesday of each month and support the Arb while hearing about the latest research in the biological sciences!...
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...