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The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...

$20 – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: McDowell – Invasive Species Removal

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...

Free with Park Fee

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Sycamore Canyon Field Trip

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

Known as the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, it is a remote, protected, and scenic area that cuts through the Mogollon Rim, offering a stunning, less-visited alternative to the nearby Sedona red...

$75

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Learn about the birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy, short bird walk with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric on this easy guided walk to learn about the resident...

Free with Park Fee

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Mingus Mountain Field Trip

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

In the Black Hills Range, Mingus' summit is the second highest at more than 4,000 Ft..  Birds we have encountered include the Steller’s Jay, Pygmy Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush,...

$90

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Upper Verde IBA Field Trip

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

IBA Trip Important Bird Areas are designated for good reason, and the Upper Verde IBA is indeed special. We will have the rare opportunity to access the verdant confluence of...

$105

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Armchair Birding

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

Let the birds come to you! Bring your favorite camp chair, binoculars, a little refreshment, and just enjoy birding as the time slips by. You will only have to walk...

Free

Rio Salado Audubon Center: Thursday Guided Nature Walk

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us for a peaceful and mindful walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that...

Free

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...

$20 – $25

Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...

Free with Admission

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

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Nature Journaling

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

Cultivate your curiosity with this broad introduction to nature journaling. Led by artist, educator, and all-things-nature enthusiast, Dakota Drake, this workshop combines art, science, and personal journaling. No prior drawing...

$40

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: City Nature Challenge Practice Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science!   Join Ranger Eric on...

Free with Park Fee

Green Living Magazine: The Future of Sustainability in Arizona

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join sustainability leaders, innovators, and community advocates for a dynamic event exploring how Arizona can build a more resilient and equitable future in the face of climate and environmental challenges....

Free

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Watershed Report Card

Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood

Friends of the Verde River and The Nature Conservancy recently released the 2025 update to the Verde Watershed Report Card, which was originally released in 2020. The Watershed Report Card...

Free

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: The Yellow-breasted Chat

Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood

Chat (GPT): Not AI, but real information about this year’s featured bird: the charismatic Yellow-breasted Chat. Long classified with Wood Warblers, scientists have now assigned it to its own family. We’ll...

$15

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Wildlife Overpasses in Arizona

Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood

This presentation provides an overview of the I-17 Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass, a multi-agency project involving the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Forest...

$15

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...

$20 – $25

Tucson Botanical Gardens: ntroduction to Ikebana

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create...

$40 – $50

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...

Free – $27

Maricopa County Library District: Android Phone Help Desk

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on...

Free

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Optics with The Lookout

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

FREE- MUST RSVP In this hands-on workshop you'll learn the basics of optical equipment, the most important tool for both beginning and advanced birding. Learn about binoculars, scopes, tripods, digi-scoping,...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Tween S.T.E.A.M

Phoenix Public Library - Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Glendale

Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology,...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...

Free – $27

Avondale Public Library: Nature Nerds at Civic Center Library

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Formerly known as STEAM Lab, this refreshed program brings nature and STEAM together in hands-on adventures! Interactive experiments and creative projects invite kids to explore, invent, and uncover the wonders...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Digital Wellness – AI Ethics and Safety

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

Many people are enthralled with all that generative AI sites like ChatGPT can do. Sure, it can help with things that can make planning a vacation and meal prep a breeze. But what...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Make a Game in Scratch!

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join MACH1 in the Children's Department and learn how to make a simple chase game using block coding in Scratch. We'll create characters and a setting to earn points in...

Free

Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM

Buckeye Public Library System- Downtown Branch 310 N. 6th St., Buckeye

This program combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills with engaging hands-on activities. Each session offers interactive challenges to encourage creative thinking. Ages...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex of Verde Valley 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

Free

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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...

$62.50 – $88.50

⭐Sierra Verde STEAM Academy: STEAM Night 2026

Sierra Verde STEAM Academy  7241 W. Rose Garden Ln., Glendale

This event showcases student involvement with STEAM(Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math). It will have many collaborators and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come join us for an engaging event!      ...

Free

Las Brisas Elementary School: Family STEAM Night

Las Brisas Elementary 5805 W Alameda Rd, Glendale

Las Brisas Elementary School will be hosting their third annual Family STEAM Night on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5-7pm.  The purpose of the event is to foster interest in STEAM in our school community by showcasing...

Free

Mesa Public Library: “Climate Future” a Film Festival

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Experience ten short films from four continents in one powerful two-hour program. These stories explore climate hope and grief, denial and resolve, capturing global emotions while inspiring reflection, empowerment, and...

Free