Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet at the Nature Center first...
Join Ranger Derik on a morning fitness hike through every trail in the park. The hike will cover over 3 miles and gain roughly 160ft as you cover every trail in the...
Join Ranger Eric to walk through our pollinator garden and look for insect and bird pollinators at the native plants there, as well as discuss the importance of pollinators to flowering plants,...
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, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
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,...
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 designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three...
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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety 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+
Join Butterfly Wonderland for a magical adventure in the Butterfly Theater! Dive deep into the rainforest with a Story Time session, featuring captivating tales about butterflies and other rainforest critters. Parents and kids will embark on an exciting journey through these lively stories read by dynamic storytellers each week. Many of these delightful books will...
Stop by after your morning hikes and birding and learn about the many mammal species that call the park home. Click program title for more details. Ranger Derik will have a table...
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag to "Slytherin" and other Hollywood snake-lore, our nation's relationship with serpents has been marked by both deep reverence and intense fear. In this engaging presentation, Ranger Jacque will let the scales of justice...
Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors—namely snakes, but also potentially our tortoise, scorpion, and tarantula—devour their juicy meals. Advisory – Snakes will be fed pre-killed mice; arachnids may be fed live crickets if available. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. ...
Welcome to Kidz STEAM! STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Our STEAM program offers the opportunity to get creative and test out their inventiveness while engaging with other children...
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary. Programs are located inside the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen...
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 program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
Archaeological adventures abound! Visit each station for games and activities, and win cool prizes! This program is intended for ages 3 to 12. First come, first served. Tickets released one...
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 the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Explore nature and STEAM through hands-on adventures filled with fun experiments and creative projects. First come, first served. Supplies limited to 24 participants. Thursdays from 4-5pm Ages 6 - 12
4-H Social here at the Library Presented by Elaine Miller. Ages 5 - 18
Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques for long-term success growing Phalaenopsis orchids and other specialty orchids available at grocery stores or local retailers. Class topics include proper light, watering, repotting, reblooming and...
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...
This is a 60-minute guided hike to the Hanging Garden site just south of Glen Canyon Dam on Highway 89. The hike is 1.5 miles total along mostly flat, even...
Join HD SOUTH as we welcome Steve Skotnicki, a Ph.D. in geology at ASU, for this informative presentation. The 600 square miles of the “East Valley” is home to 1.4...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as...
Celebrate our nation's 250-year milestone by exploring the desert after dark! Join Ranger Jacque for a family-friendly night hike in search of the stripe-tailed scorpion. This fun program starts with a brief overview...