Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although thick sand is possible in some stretches. Don’t worry if you don’t have binoculars; the Ranger will have some to...
Explore the arboretum with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens have to...
Want to save money, improve your property, and help nature at the same time? Ask Ranger Kevin how! Come meet Ranger Kevin from 5:00pm to 6:30pm and learn how to turn your yard (or just a bit of it) into a miniature version of your favorite county park! hassNative plants are adapted to our soil...
Get a behind-the-scenes look at MNA's dinosaur and reptile fossils and mineral collection in the Brady Building. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science...
Presented by James Gridley (NCEP Director of Tsunami Operations and Research, NOAA) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 2-3PM on Thursdays. Watch virtually. Part of the 2025-2026 Geosciences...
We'll make a water bracelet, learn about watersheds, and get our thirst quenched as we learn how water works for us here in the Sanoran Desert Ages 9 - 13
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the...
A strengthening El Niño episode is upon us and climate scientists predict a greater than 90% chance that this episode will rank among the strongest on record. This talk will explore how Equatorial Pacific Ocean temperatures impact weather patterns here in northern Arizona, and particularly how similar El Niño episodes have affected Flagstaff's past winter...
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
The hike will cover 3 miles on sandy open trail through trees, brush, and towering Saguaro cacti with sweeping views of the McDowell and Superstition Mountain ranges. All hikers must have water, sturdy shoes, and a flashlight. If you would like to bring black lights along you are more than welcome but you don’t need...
Come experience the desert in a new light, darkness! Bring a flashlight (and UV light if you have one) and we’ll see the desert in a new way. Scorpions glow,...