Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist...
Planetary exploration is a large part of SESE's research portfolio. ASU is participating in current and future projects that are on the cutting edge of planetary exploration. Learn about new...
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and...
Join us for a special field trip to support the Birdathon fundraiser! This outing is perfect for those who want to contribute to Birdathon but don’t have a team of...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12 Come by any time between 8am-10am both...
Participate in the centuries-old Sonoran Desert springtime ritual of harvesting cholla buds. You will collect, learn how to de-thorn and to prepare this food for longer-term storage by drying or...
Gather your friends, family, and fellow nature nerds for a day of searching, scouting and documenting the Wild species at the Desert Museum! We will Party in a day — what surprise...
Group work is essential for promoting collaboration, discussion, and argumentation in the mathematics classroom. Dr. Jen Wolfe will guide us through an exploration of Complex Instruction for implementing group-worthy tasks,...
Ever wondered how math standards build from one grade to the next? Join us as we unravel the progressions, connect the dots, and design learning goals that truly meet our...
Explore AI's impact, ethics, and participate in hands-on projects! In this class, girls will explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gain a deeper understanding of how it...
Get Crafty & Give Back to Nature! Create a special treat for our feathered friends! All library programs are free and open to the public. SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH, 9-11AM AT...
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led...
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover...
During this 3-hour workshop, Girl Scout Brownies will engage in programs to earn the Brownie Craft and Tinker Badge. Girls will learn about renowned maker Frank Lloyd Wright, practice measurement...
This blended learning course is for adult volunteers and includes an online portion and an instructor-led skill demonstration session. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person session....
Come help Celebrate the San Pedro! On Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Friends of the San Pedro River will be hosting an event at the...
One of the community’s best FREE events for kids. Compete to throw the furthest paper airplane and win amazing prizes. April 12, 2025 – 9:00am-1:30pm 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson,...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your...
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!
Join Derek Gerson of the Chandler Nature Center for an engaging session about the life and career of a park ranger. With a previous career as a park ranger at local,...
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. Join Nature...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa.
The Next Generation of Sonoran Desert Researchers (N-Gen) and the Agave Heritage Festival Lifetime Career Award honors those whose work is a cornerstone in understanding agave’s cultural and ecological significance,...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
Together we'll be going where no one has gone before in experimenting with everyday items and seeing what dangerous and crazy stuff we can make happen but as they always...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...
Create reusable party decorations from repurposed supplies to celebrate Earth Month and Jane Goodall's Birthday! Roots & Shoots USA is the youth action program of the Jane Goodall Institute empowering young people to...
Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing,...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...
Come join our exciting ladybug adventure at the Asante Library! We'll learn all about these cool insects and why they are super important for our environment. Then, we will go...
Learn about the WaterSmart customer portal Presented by Tempe Water Conservation. Learn about the WaterSmart customer portal, designed to help customers track their water use and monitor for potential leaks....
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...
Earn the cybersecurity badge with STEM the Gap Academy! In this course, Girl Scouts will explore the step-by-step instructions that programmers use to create apps, games, and other technologies we...
Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Explore new careers and earn badges with Education Empowers! Join Education Empowers for a session on STEAM career exploration and mental health. Participate in the Girl Scouts Mental Wellness patch...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include:...
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join us for our Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Juniors workshop! Learn how to stay safe online and understand how computers work, think and...
Radical Reptile Fun will bring live reptiles to the library! The show begins with meeting and learning about the animals one by one. Stick around to come up and interact...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...
Interested in digital art but don’t know where to begin? Join us for this introductory course where we will explore the different tools and techniques you can utilize with the...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Learn about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can do with your smartphone with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for an easy to...
Seasons have shifted and the critters are crawling back out at night. Join Ranger Shaun for a peek. With the vanishing of the last of winter’s “chill” and the return...
Get ready to be amazed by these tiny animals and how important they are to our environment! See bugs in action, take a bug field trip and explore bug homes...
Learn about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can help with on this late afternoon-evening hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to look for and...
Route 66 is one of the most storied roadways in North America, known for its roadside diners, historic hotels and kitschy attractions. But it also boasts an extraordinary space heritage;...