Explore some of Arizona’s human and natural history. Learn about life of animals and what it was like to be a child in the McDowell Mountains in the past by doing activities with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Ages 6 - 11
Teens, learn about career opportunities in archaeology and preservation through this interactive presentation from Dr. John Bello, the Head of Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve and Assistant Museum Professional. This event is made possible through ASU's School of Human Evolution and Social Change. Ages 12 - 18
Take a blast into the past and learn how humans used pictures and drawings (known as Petroglyphs) to communicate and tell stories for future generations. Then, design your own petroglyph using clay and paint.
This class is inspired by the 'Escape Room' concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes with all kinds of different, crazy locks! 'Unlock' the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Pack your bags and get ready to travel the...
Join our speaker from the S’edav Va’aki Museum (previously Pueblo Grande Museum) for a presentation, followed by an up-close look of artifacts. Learn about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People, known to archaeologists as the Hohokam, who lived in Phoenix and the surrounding areas over a thousand years ago. Find out how they not only survived, but thrived...
Explore some of Arizona’s human and natural history. Learn about life of animals and what it was like to be a child in the McDowell Mountains in the past by doing activities with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Ages 6 - 11