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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Get up early and join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this vital desert river.   The Gila River has a storied past, a very...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes.  On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger we will watch...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia.    Enjoy a guided nature hike along one of our trails...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...

Free

National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro! (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Windows 10

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

If you are new to using a computer or want to build more confidence using the Windows 10 operating system, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird ID Basics

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki.  Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!

Free with Admission

Tucson Medical Center: Preparation for Childbirth One Day Blast

Tucson Medical Center for Seniors at the Palo Verde Campus 2695 N. Craycroft., Tucson

A special one-day Preparation for Childbirth class designed for busy parents. This fast-paced class will prepare soon-to-be parents with an overview of what to expect during childbirth, and options regarding labor,...

$90.00

National Park Service: Patio Chat (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. 

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Koi Feedings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...

Free with Admission

Pinal County Library District: Cricut for Beginners

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Join us to learn the basics of the Cricut - what it is and what it can be used for. Perfect for anyone who is curious about the machine or...

Free

Yuma County Library District: Intro to Gardening

Yuma County Library District - Heritage Library 350 Third Ave., Yuma

Ready to dig into gardening but don’t know where to start? Join us for Intro to Gardening, a beginner-friendly program that covers the basics of soil, plant care, and seasonal...

Free

City of Chandler: Nature Center Science Club

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Kids of all ages will learn about different nature-related science topics by completing hands-on experiments using scientific field studies, team building, and problem-solving skills. Ages 7 - 13 Jul 12,...

$16 – $22

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Relocation Training

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...

$120.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter.  Drop on by for this unstructured, informal come-and-go...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger-led Hike – Ranger Cabin

Walnut Canyon National Monument 3 Walnut Canyon Rd., Flagstaff

In response to rampant looting, and the destruction of Walnut Canyon's cliff dwellings, a United States Forest (USFS) ranger was assigned to Walnut Canyon to preserve the park's resources. Beginning...

Free with Park Fee

Surprise Public Library: Tech Help Table

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Every Saturday we will have a table with teen technology experts from TechBloom who have partnered with our libraries! Individuals of all ages are welcome and they are happy to...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Teen Musician Mechanics

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

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,...

Free

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Dam Talk

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page

Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.

Free with Park Fee

Chandler Public Library: Device Advice – Word Processing

Chandler Public Library - Basha Campus 5990 S.Val Vista Dr., Chandler

New to computers or want to sharpen your tech skills? Join high school student Faraz for Device Advice, a hands-on program designed to help you navigate the digital world with...

Free

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum Tucson: Family Brain Boost

Children's Museum Tucson 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson

We are all Scientists!  CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program. 

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Stingray & Shark Feedings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Experience the fascinating world of marine life during an engaging Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding in the Tropical Waters gallery. Listen to expert insights regarding the venomous round stingrays as...

Free with Admission

Pinal County Library District: Sewing

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Like to Sew? Want to learn? Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others.  Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.

Free

HeatSync Labs: Milling Machine Certification

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Mill Certification Housekeeping Basic Safety Clothing, shoes, jewelry Types of tools Basic feed and speed (SFM Chip Load Calculation) Operator Panel and settings Basic operation Learn the basics of milling...

$75 – $85

Butterfly Wonderland: Bugs & More Bugs!

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Creep, crawl, and get curious! Join one a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects—like walking sticks, blue death-feigning beetles,...

Free with Admission

Yuma County Library District: Geometric Art / Arte Geométrico

Yuma County Library District - San Luis Library 1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis

Geometric art is the use of one or several geometric shapes, meant to create a visual sensory experience. The art is abstract, futuristic, and often colorful, portraying the created shapes...

Free

Mohave County Library: LEGO Time

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club | Club de LEGO

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Let’s play with LEGOS! Every Saturday you can build something new. Show off your creativity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and have tons of fun! ¡Juguemos con LEGOS! Cada sábado...

Free

National Park Service: Geology Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: All About Rabbits with Live Rabbits!

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed...

Free