Southwest Region Events

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    ECLIPSE: SHINING SHADOWS

    Sat. April 6
    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT
    Waco, TX
    Best for: Children & families

    Family Day is Art Center Waco's invitation to YOU to come and learn more about art, get involved in making some creations, and have a lot of fun while doing so. This event is FREE but spaces are limited so please register in advance.

    Organized by Art Center Waco

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  • promotional graphic for the El Paso Science Festival. It features a cartoon-style robot with a telescope, situated on a cloud, against a dark blue background with stars. The robot appears to be engaging in star-gazing or exploration, which is indicat

    EL PASO SCIENCE FESTIVAL

    Sat. April 6 - Sun. April 7
    10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. CDT
    El Paso, TX
    Best for: all ages

    Join over 70 interactive exhibits for a fun-filled exploration and witness thrilling demonstrations on the main stage. Engage with leading scientists for insights into the latest discoveries and innovations, and be inspired by astronaut José Hernández’s remarkable journey.

    Organized by El Paso Science Festival

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  • The image depicts a desert trail leading through a landscape populated with saguaro cacti under a clear blue sky, typical of the Southwestern United States.

    WALK GRANITE MOUNTAIN TRAILHEAD

    Mon. April 8
    7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. MDT
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Best for: 9 & up

    Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment.

    Organized by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

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    MORNING GLORIES WITH RADIOLAB'S MOLLY WEBSTER

    Tues. April 9
    9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CT
    Austin, TX
    Best for: children & families

    Radiolab’s Molly Webster will lead children and families through a reading of her book, Little Black Hole – a space-themed story about belonging and the power of friendship.

    Organized by Waterloo Greenway’s Morning Glories

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    LABORATORY OF TREE-RING RESEARCH DOCENT-LED TOUR

    Tues. April 9
    10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MDT
    Tuscon, AZ
    Best for: 9 & up

    During your tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to examine specimens, and explore our Exhibit Hall. Please be advised that there is an extensive amount of walking through the Laboratory. Space limited. Reservations required.

    Organized by University of Arizona - Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

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  • The image shows a young girl reaching up towards a large, vertically mounted cross-section of a tree trunk, possibly on display in a museum or educational center. The tree slice is likely used to illustrate dendrochronology or the study of tree ring

    LABORATORY OF TREE-RING RESEARCH DOCENT-LED TOUR

    Tuesday, April 9
    2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MDT
    Tuscon, AZ
    Best for: 9 & up

    During your tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to examine specimens, and explore our Exhibit Hall. Please be advised that there is an extensive amount of walking through the Laboratory. Space limited. Reservations required.

    Organized by University of Arizona - Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

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  • The image displays a small bird perched on a tree branch. The bird appears to have distinctive markings, possibly identifying it as a species of sparrow. The focus is on the bird, with a softly blurred background that enhances the subject's clarity.

    BIRD WALK

    Sunday, April 14
    8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. MDT
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Best for: 9 & up

    Join us to see some of our cool weather resident birds such as phainopepla, white-crowned sparrow, black-throated sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow, and ruby-crowned kinglet, in addition to year-round birds such as thrashers, wrens, verdins, gnatcatchers and towhees. Bring your binoculars.

    Organized by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

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DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that events listed as part of the National STEM Festival, except for the YOU BELONG IN STEM convening and the National STEM Festival EXPO, are associated festival events independently organized and managed. EXPLR PBC Inc. and the U.S. Department of Education do not control or assume responsibility for the content presented in these independent events or on their associated websites and/or social media platforms. (Federal Endorsement Not Implied)

Attendees should be aware that EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education are not responsible for the management of these events. This includes but is not limited to any injuries, loss of items, reservation systems, scheduling, delays, cancellations, or any changes made to the event details. While we hope each event offers a valuable and enriching experience, we advise attendees to inform themselves about the specifics of each event they plan to attend. While we hope each event offers a valuable and enriching experience, we advise attendees to inform themselves about the specifics of each event they plan to attend.