Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join us in the Exhibit House with Director of Arts, James Schaub for a discussion about SONORAN HOURGLASS: Ablaze the Brilliant Sun. A day is composed of 24 hours; split in half, the cycle is equal parts day and night, twelve-hour intervals – heralded by the transitional phases of dawn and dusk. The exhibition series SONORAN HOURGLASS will...

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Trip Difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: 1 mile on level paved surfaces and grass, in sun and shade. Trip Duration: 2 hours. Drinking water, restrooms and benches are available at the park. Please join us as we wander the park in search of local birds and recently returned winter migrants. It’s just been hopping with birds as...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join MACH1 in the Children's Department to create your own 8-bit style animation! Participants will learn how to use a pixel animation app to create a fun flower gif! This program is designed for children ages 8-17. Space is limited - first come, first served.

We will be using different kinds of plants and fruit to create a rainbow of paint colors.

Please join us at the Pinal Geology and Mineral Museum at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 20 for a special presentation on the Biology of Trilobites with valuable information on how to spot fake trilobite fossils! This is a real problem and our speaker, Susan Celestian, will share her knowledge and experiences with our group. Sue has...

This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different aspect of the park each week....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Join us in the Exhibit House with Director of Arts, James Schaub for a discussion about SONORAN HOURGLASS: Ablaze the Brilliant Sun. A day is composed of 24 hours; split in half, the cycle is equal parts day and night, twelve-hour intervals – heralded by the transitional phases of dawn and dusk. The exhibition series SONORAN HOURGLASS will...

Trip difficulty: Moderate, 3.5 miles on uneven, variable terrain, with 500ft elevation gain. Bird beautiful Madera Canyon. We will slowly work our way up the canyon from Proctor Rd. to Santa Rita Lodge. Walking about 3.5 miles roundtrip with 500 ft. elevation gain on variable terrain. Coronado Nat’l Forest Parking Fee $8 per vehicle or...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Can we think of a 21st century Arizona through expressions of place inherent in Arizona’s Indigenous arts? In this presentation, Nanibaa Beck focuses on the representation of place that Indigenous artists in Arizona are making in their art. From jewelry, to weaving, to photography, the lived landscape features prominently in Indigenous art. These expressions signify...

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Meeting Location: Paton Center for Hummingbirds, underneath the pavilion in the backyard (477 Pennsylvania Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624) Trip difficulty: Easy to moderate; Less than 1 mile on level but uneven surfaces (trails are mostly packed dirt or consist of wood chips). Drinking water, restrooms and benches are available at the Paton Center. Description: Join us for...

Join library staff as we celebrate Flagstaff's Big Read by exploring a local corridor at the base of Mt. Elden where wildlife and humans often meet. All ages welcome, come ready to hike while learning new things about local flora and fauna! Pick up a free copy of FUZZ prior to the hike! Bring water and wear...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...

Join the Coconino County Master Gardeners for their annual Plant Sale and Garden Festival at Colton Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Northern Arizona. There will be plants, starts, used tools, and food trucks, as well as gardening advice and fun activities. Free admission and parking.

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

Roboteers will build and program Classic LEGO® Mindstorm NXT Robots. Roboteers will program their robots to tackle fun, motor-churning challenges. We’ll put our heads together with a world-class roboteer and have fun while we explore and learn the ABC's of NXT coding! Challenges change every class.   Ages 9 - 14

A perfect program for techy kids and teens! Create your own design in the powerful 3D art program, TinkerCAD. Watch as your design comes to life right before your eyes as we print it using our own 3D Printers! This Month's Design is: Scribble-Dino Toys Please note: Space is limited. Please arrive early to secure...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

Grab your grownup and join the Tempe Park Rangers for a discussion and demonstration about animals and nature! Live animals are frequently included.