Friday, November 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM | FREE Admission
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to kick off your Friday evening? Join us at the Life + Environmental Sciences Greenhouse & Gardens at Mesa Community College for an evening of wildlife, discovery, and hands-on activities!
Come explore the gardens and enjoy:
- 🦇 Special Guest from Arizona Bat Rescue – Discover the fascinating world of bats and why these nocturnal animals are so important to our ecosystems!
- 🐍 Live Animal Encounters – Meet some special animal visitors from MCC's Red Mountain Campus!
- 🎨 Nature-Inspired Crafts – Get creative with a variety of fun, hands-on activities for kids.
- 🌿 Explore the Gardens – Visit our greenhouse and pollinator gardens, learn about native wildlife, and see what's growing!
Make it a night of science and discovery!
Our garden event pairs perfectly with Astronomy Nights at the MCC Planetarium, just a short walk away! Planetarium shows run hourly from 5:00–9:00 PM, so visit the gardens first, then head over to explore the night sky.
🎟️ Astronomy Nights – Show Information & Tickets
Location: MCC Southern & Dobson Campus – Life + Environmental Sciences Greenhouse & Gardens, next to the Health & Wellness Building along Planetarium Road.
Admission to the gardens is FREE! Planetarium shows require separate tickets.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an evening celebrating nature, wildlife, and science. We hope to see you there!
p.s. illustration is from https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/beautiful-blooms/pollination and is an illustration of pollinators by Steve Buchanan that was used as a stamp, in 2007.