Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Kids, ages 2-7, join us for squishing, smearing, scooping and pouring as we dig underground. June 11th in the youth room 10:00 - 11:00am All library programs are free and open to the public. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out everything there is to know about the industry that shaped Arizona from the underground up! In this all-ages experience, the Arizona Mining Association presents a fun and engaging program about how mining works and where it happens, what kinds of equipment they use (big vehicles!), and read some stories. This is a great opportunity for...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Experiment with dry ice gases and eat a Volcano Cake! Create your own erupting volcano using markers, pastels & paint! Play the “Rock Take-Away Game" Ages 6 - 18
Go with the flow and travel into one of nature’s most epic displays of power – a volcano. Mini geologists will erupt with excitement as they build their own blast-worthy volcano. This explosive class teaches students the vast types of volcanoes and earth sciences through art, games, and hands-on experiments. Ages 6 - 12