Join us for a night of marveling at the Moon, on Kitt Peak!

Astronomers of Verde Valley is an amateur astronomy club that serves the communities of the Verde Valley, Arizona.

Join our education team and jump-start your brain with fun, interactive science activity!

The second Sunday of the month is our STEAM craft day!

What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have one thing in common? Code!

Think your kids are too young to learn to code? Think again!

What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code!

Join us for a STEM program each Sunday. 

What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code!

Guests have the opportunity to learn how to use a laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials like acrylic, glass, metal, wood, paper, plastic, rubber, or stone.  

Come learn about the plants, flowers, trees and cactus that grow in the park.

Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area.

During this hands-on workshop, children between the ages of 4-8 years will have a blast discovering the science of aerodynamics by creating a rocket using basic household materials.

A Look at Venomous Reptiles of the Southwest

Nature lovers, shutterbugs and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!

Get your hands dirty and participate in the ceremonial planting of agave plant with Ben Wilder at the Tumomoc Hill Agave Terrace Garden.

Koi fish feedings

Stingray and shark feedings

A talk about all of the wonderful reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods

Entomologist and horticulturist Dayna Cooper informs guests on the important topics surrounding bees.

Stingray and shark feedings

 Gardening and working to improve habitat for birds at the Mason Center.

We’ll bird the Coachline Gravel Pit area searching for spring migrants and resident birds; possibly seeing a nice variety of colorful species such as warblers, tanagers, buntings and orioles, and if lucky perhaps find a rarity or two.

May the 4th be with us, as we go to a galaxy far far way at this Science With A Twist happening on May's First Friday.  

Explore Boomwhackers, learn about the science of pitch and develop a musical ear

Join us for an informative presentation that will shed light on something that we do not often think about – where our rainwater runoff goes.

No fork, knife, or spoon necessary for these cool customers. 

Learn how to use the basic data-analyzing functions of Microsoft Excel

Pre-dinner visits to the Roadside Rest and Paton’s for Gray Hawk, Thick-billed Kingbird, Varied Bunting, and Violet-crowned Hummingbird.

Explore the bird life of Estrella Park with special guest guide Joe Ford.