Learn how to ferment vegetables straight from the garden! We will provide two 16 oz mason jars, cabbage plus vegetables, and materials to make. We'll harvest, take you through the process of making sauerkraut and kimchi, and send you home with some delicious fermenting snacks! You will make (and take home) one jar of sauerkraut...
Create your very own autumn trees with stamps in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can curiously create and capture the beauty of fall on paper. Ages 5 - 12
Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Join us for Mini Makers for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Each session features sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities that introduce basic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through play and exploration. This month we will explore seeds and planting. Supplies are limited.
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + Earth science talk All-Inclusive Planetarium...
Looking for a challenge? Look no further. Ranger Kevin has all the details about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek Preserve and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The hike will be about 1 mile roundtrip on moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces....
Need Friday night plans or just want to get your miles in for the day? This hike will be a 4-mile out and back on the Pipeline Canyon trail. This trail is rated moderate with a combination of flat ground and sections with loose rocks and uneven ground with elevation gain throughout. This trail goes...