Enjoy Family Time in Nature!
Fun for all as parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles share time outdoors with their kids ages 5-12. The Outdoor Family Days offer guided trips, and family group activities in Pima County parks. On these guided excursions your family will join with other families to explore some amazing places and share new experiences in the desert.
Families are asked to pre-register for the Outdoor Family Days. Adults and children ages 5-12 should come prepared to participate in outdoor activities. Everyone should wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and bring water and snacks.
The following programs are for families with children ages 5-12. Reservations are required.
For more information and reservations contact:
520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
ON THE MOUNTAIN LION TRAIL
How do wildlife biologists study and observe wildlife? A wildlife biologist will explain and demonstrate some techniques, and then participants can try their hands at using some of these methods. Activities include tracking, looking for sign, and creating a wildlife calendar from photos taken by trail cameras. Felíz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste
Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
MAP AND COMPASS
Learn how to use a compass to find your way through an orienteering course. Practice your compass skills combined with the use of a map to stay on track; a fun family activity. Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E. River Rd
Saturday, February 25, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
THE POLLINATION STORY
We will look closely at flowers and explore the mysteries of how flowers attract birds, bees and other creatures. We'll also explore the importance of pollinators to our foods with our imaginary pollinator picnic. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, one stop light west of the intersection
at Oracle and Ina Roads.
Saturday, March 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy Family Time in the Community!
SKULLS FROM THE SONORAN DESERT
You can tell a lot about an animal by looking at the size and shape of its skull. The group will examine replicas of skulls to learn about what the animals eat, where they live and how they hunt.
Families with children ages 5-12.
Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Wednesday, February 22, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
TUCSON'S RIVER OF WORDS YOUTH POETRY AND ART TRAVELING EXHIBIT
See how local children express their understandings of watersheds and share their view of the natural world in this exhibition of award winning poetry and mixed media art.
Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd.
January 4 – March 18
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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