Tinker and create as you discover a love for nature. Little Learners turns the classroom into a playroom with fun STEM-based activities featuring read-alouds, crafts, and discovery centers. Opportunities for hands-on play with different materials will allow children to learn and extend their knowledge and creative thinking skills. Ages 3 - 5 Sep 15, 2026...
Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes when weather permits, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching experience! Every day pack two...
Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and the richest hummingbird diversity in the nation, it’s easy to see why Arizona is a mecca for both songbirds and birders alike. Explore Phoenix’s vast habitats alongside a birding professional to discover 13 hypnotic species. You’ll learn to how this avian family lives and tips to identify area species. Ages...
Journey back in time to the era of copper and gold prospecting on this trip to Jerome! Explore the Gold King Mine Ghost Town, Jerome State Park, and the charming historic downtown, filled with unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Transportation and entrance fees are included; lunch and other add-ons are at the participant's own expense....
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The speaker series hosts guest lecturers and light refreshments. This event takes place during our Dragonfly and Butterfly Bash. Registration is not required. Plants will not be...
It’s time to stretch your wings at the Chandler Nature Center’s annual Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash. Be a social butterfly and flutter over to Veterans Oasis Park for a fun-filled morning of...