Events for 2008
Mark your calendars now for these fun events! And as always, we'll send you an invitation before each one.
Mineral Madness and Geology Rocks!
Saturday, January 26th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Education Annex Classrooms.
Just in time for Tucson's Gem and Mineral Show, we're hosting the first mineral sale of the season and a fun family geology fair on grounds (11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun., January 26-27.) Coati Kids are invited to join the fun either day, but on Saturday, you can come before the festivities begin for our own fun geology exploration. Make rocks, mine for chocolate chips, and more!
Desert Safari:
Saturday, February 23rd, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Education Annex Classrooms and on grounds.
What do rubber trees and cacti have in common? Take a tour of North America's (and the world's!) deserts to find out. We will explore what makes the Sonoran Desert unique and how plants and animals in deserts across the world have developed similar adaptations for life in the desert.
Down on the Farm:
Saturday, April 5th, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Community Food Bank's Marana Farm.
It's planting season on the farm! You're invited to visit this 10 acre farm, part of Marana's Heritage Park. It is a working produce farm that grows yummy fruits and vegetables for people right here in our community. We'll discover how the farm grows our food and also protects wildlife habitat, then meet farm animals and help plant some of the spring crops. Join us for a picnic lunch afterward!
Earth Day:
Saturday, April 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tucson Earth Day Festival and Parade, Reid Park.
Join us for the festival and parade. This year's theme is "All Species Need Clean Air." All Coati Kid's are invited to participate in the exciting new All Species Procession that starts at 10:00 a.m. Come as your favorite animal or plant or be a coati in our troop. Then enjoy music, activities, and more at the festival.
All About Amphibians:
Saturday, July 12th, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Baldwin Education Building, rm. 103 and on grounds.
It's the Year of the Frog - time to celebrate amphibians! We'll meet some of our desert's amazing amphibians and learn about how the Desert Museum helps endangered amphibians on a behind-the-scenes tour of our Herpetology Department. Then we'll create our very own amphibian to take home.
Nighttime Pollinators:
Saturday, August 23rd, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Baldwin Education Building, rm. 103 and on grounds.
Bats, moths, and other creatures of the night do their job under the cover of darkness. Join us on a Saturday Summer Evening to discover the world of these nighttime pollinators. We'll shed some light on their important activities and taste the fruits of their labors.
Migration Exploration:
Saturday, September 27th, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Baldwin Education Building, rm. 103.
Butterfly Festival Migration is one of the most incredible occurrences in nature. How do animals know where to go and when it's time to leave? How do they prepare for and survive their journey? We'll explore our region's migrating species and look for migrating butterflies at our Butterfly Festival. Stay longer to enjoy the fun festival events.
Life in the Trees:
Saturday, October 25th,, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Baldwin Education Building, rm. 103 and on grounds.
Coatis are great climbers, and you can be too at our new Tree House! Celebrate this new addition to the Museum and the Coati Club's birthday at the same time.
Plus, Coati Kids get discounts to our Summer Museum Explorers kid's camps. This year's camps will be from June 23 - June 28 and July 28- July 31. Check the summer camp page for more information.
