Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Buteos are familiar birds that, due to variation within species, present some identification challenges. This presentation will help birders sort through the buteos and how to separate them from related hawks. Presented by guest speaker Jeff Babson, Naturalist, Pima County Conservation, Lands and Resources. Part of the Tubac Hawkwatch Festival! Thousands of hawks...
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...
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGOcreation. LEGOs Provided!
Explore the world of desert tortoises with a fun and interactive presentation from Arizona Fish and Game! Kids will learn how these slow-and-steady reptiles survive in the hot Arizona desert, what they like to eat, and how they stay safe in the wild. Through stories, pictures, and hands-on learning, young animal lovers will discover why...
This interactive, one hour class, helps teens build practical money skills they’ll actually use. Students will learn how to plan and pay for college, including an overview of FAFSA and financial aid basics. We’ll break down budgeting in a clear, realistic way.. Ages 12 - 18