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15 events,
Phoenix Public Library: Mousing & Keyboarding/Ratón y Teclado
In this class, we will review the design and use of the mouse and keyboard, explore the features and tools at your disposal, and make sure you have time to practice using what we've learned. No computer experience required. You do not need to register but space is limited. This class will be presented in both...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Bilingual Device Advice
Do you have questions about your computer or any mobile device? Do you want to practice your computer skills? Drop in to work with our library staff to learn about your smartphone, email, word processors, or basic computer operation. ¿Tienes dudas sobre tu computadora o algún dispositivo móvil? ¿Quieres practicar tus habilidades informáticas? Venga a trabajar con...
Free
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 6:00am - 8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Free with Park Fee
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Learn the basics of 3D printing and watch a 3D printer in action! Then paint a pre-made, flat, 3D printed sugar skull to take home. Note: Please take the online THINKspot 3D printer training and sign the THINKspot online waiver before attending! Thank you. For Ages 12+
Free
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Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
$350
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27 events,
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join a Pima County naturalist for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars...
Free
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Learn how to use the Tinkercad software to design your own 3D print files.
Free
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Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+
Free
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24 events,
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Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Free – $5
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The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!
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October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Free – $10
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27 events,
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When you think about Halloween, it’s normal to think of spooky and scary symbols like spiders, spider webs, and bats. But if you learn a little more about these creatures in the Sonoran Desert, you may discover that there is not much to be afraid of! So, join us while we turn Halloween on its...
Free
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Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem. Cave Creek Regional Park October 30, 2025 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center. It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year...
Free with Park Fee
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This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
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The Devil’s Playground: Exploring a Crazy Landscape October 31, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST Instructor: Christa Sadler Petrified Forest National Park is one of the most interesting landscapes in the world. Geologically, the deposits of petrified wood and colored rocks tell an incredible story of this region more than 200 million years ago. Ancient peoples have called this...
$150 – $185
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Learn about the incredible plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert during this hike with Ranger Nikki. Ranger Nikki will point out a variety of plants, cacti, birds, lizards and more as you learn how these organisms adapt and survive in our extreme desert climate. We will also visit some of the tallest saguaros in...
Free with Park Fee
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Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem October 31 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center. It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa...
Free with Park Fee
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Are you looking for a one-on-one session to learn how to use technology better? Call to schedule a time to get help with any of the following: Basic Excel Word eBooks Online Applications Resume Writing using My Career Advisor Email Facebook
Free
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Blue Forest Fossil Survey November 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm MST Instructor: Christa Sadler Our adventure through time begins after briefly meeting at the Painted Desert Visitor Center and then caravanning into the heart of the park. From there we’ll hike into an area rich in fossil diversity, along the way discussing why the Triassic Period, particularly the...
$150 – $185
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Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem November 1, 2025 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of...
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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In the Land of Color: An Exploration of Petrified Forest’s Wilderness Loop Through the Black Forest November 2, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST Instructor: Christa Sadler Petrified Forest National Park is known as one of the best records of Late Triassic paleontology and geology in the world; important new finds are being made regularly here. But the thing...
$150 – $185
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Join our bird experts on this 2-hour walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren, Gila woodpecker, ladder-backed woodpecker, Harris’s hawk, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. Restrooms available at the trailhead, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the...
Free
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Do you think you have an eye for photography? Do you wish you could get special access to the grounds and animals for photos? If so, this Photography Tour is just the thing for you! In the morning, an hour before the park opens, Bring your best camera and get some amazing behind-the-scenes photos of...
$35.00
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11 events,
Phoenix Public Library: Mousing & Keyboarding/Ratón y Teclado
Phoenix Public Library: Bilingual Device Advice
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Meet with staff at the main Entry Station. Volunteers needed - Up to 100 What should the volunteers bring?...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a naturalist for a fall-themed guided nature walk to discover what autumn in Arizona is all about. Pumpkin Spice Latte and join us for a guided Southwest style leaf-peeping excursion. Distances may vary but will be around 3 miles on easy to moderate rocky terrain. DIRECTIONS: From East Tucson - Take 22nd Street to...
$5.00
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This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
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17 events,
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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We will partially walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve. While the number of bird species doesn’t usually exceed 25, they are plentiful. Driving directions: From Dove Mountain Road, take Tangerine Rd. east for 7 miles, turn left (north) on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.,...
Free – $5
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Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+
Free
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Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
Free
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19 events,
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When you combine two lakes, native flora, and large trees you are in for a great day of birding. Come join fellow birders as we explore this westside hotspot known for its waterfowl, raptors, desert favorites plus the chance for some rarities and migrant visitors. This park sports a list of nearly 250 species, so...
Free – $5
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Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take Tanque Verde Road east past Houghton Road to Soldiers Trail Road. Turn left...
Free
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It’s 100 miles in 100 days season here at Maricopa County Parks, so join the fun and come out for a strenuous, 5.5-mile hike on the Slate and surrounding trails. Trails are rated moderately difficult, so expect loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. We’ll pass through some of the finest Sonoran Desert scenery around, all the...
Free with Park Fee
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Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and the richest hummingbird diversity in the nation, it’s easy to see why Arizona is a mecca for both songbirds and birders alike. Explore Phoenix’s vast habitats alongside a birding professional to discover 13 hypnotic species. You’ll learn to how this avian family lives and tips to identify area species.
$8 – $11
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oin us for a historical walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the history, architecture and art of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest. This is a 0.9 mile walking tour from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho's former grocery...
Free
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Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem. November 6, 2025 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center. It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of...
Free with Park Fee
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28 events,
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Enchanted Hills Trails Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking...
$5.00
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We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee or pass required. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes always recommended. Beginning birders welcome. Leaders are...
Free – $5
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Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy walk. We will meet at the Nature Center and check out the nearby feeders and vegetation, before going over to the tree plantings around the turf area. If time allows, we may check out a...
Free with Park Fee
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38 events,
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Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio, a member of the Audubon Society and the Sun City Birding club, for a guided bird walk followed by an informational program about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park in the park nature center classroom after the walk. Please call nature center to reserve a spot. 602-506-9580. Limit...
Free with Park Fee
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Become a BARK Ranger in Tempe! Love the outdoors and your dog? Join Tempe’s BARK Ranger program! Help protect our parks and trails by following the B.A.R.K. principles: Bag your pet’s waste Always leash your dog Respect wildlife Know where you can go Get cool swag, training tips, and become a community ambassador for responsible...
Free
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If you like to mountain bike but don’t want to go alone, or if you’re looking for a long yet leisurely ride on some spectacular desert trails, this program is for you! We will be pedaling the entirety of the Pemberton trail, which will take us on a 15.3-mile loop around the entire park. Trail...
Free with Park Fee
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14 events,
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Join Ranger Eric for the 7.8-mile Malpais loop, one of the most scenic hikes in the Valley, which incorporates the Rock Peak Wash, Malpais, and San Tan Trails and travels below the long line of spectacular cliffs of the Malpais Hills. It is rated as moderate to difficult, but does not have much in the...
Free with Park Fee
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The Maricopa Trail & Park Foundation, in partnership with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and with support from the Arizona State Parks and Trails Grants Program, is proud to announce the return of the Trail Ambassador Volunteer Training Program for Fall 2025. This collaborative effort offers nature and trail lovers a unique opportunity to give...
Free with Park Fee
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This tour takes you on a journey around the UA Campus—and around the world! We will visit trees from Asia, the Mediterranean, South America and many other places, including our own Sonoran Desert. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed information on parking and where to meet.
Free
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16 events,
Phoenix Public Library: Bilingual Device Advice
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Meet with staff at the main Entry Station. Volunteers needed - Up to 100 What should the volunteers bring?...
Free with Park Fee
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A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. Summer Tanager, Vermilion Flycatcher, and Yellow-breasted Chat are among the birds we will search for in the cottonwoods and willows of this special place. Cienega Creek Preserve is a great place to enjoy the spectacle of migration. Sections of the trail...
Free
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This class is Part 1 of 2 for Internet Searching & Email Basics. What’s a web browser? What’s a search engine? Learn the components of a website and how to navigate them. Build skills to navigate the internet and get tips for conducting basic and advances searches. Maximum of 10 participants. Laptops and computer accessories will...
Free
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Dear Birders, I look forward to another birding field trip at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. on Tuesday, November 11th at 7:00 am. Himmel Park is located on the east side of Tucson Boulevard, half a block south of Speedway Boulevard. We will meet in front of the wildlife mural. You can’t miss it!...
Free – $5
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Butterfly Wonderland celebrates both veterans and active-duty military with $3 off General Admission tickets with valid ID this Veteran’s Day. The discount is valid at the Butterfly Wonderland Ticket Window onsite only. Butterfly Wonderland is grateful to all who serve or have served!
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As a token of our appreciation, Flandrau is offering veterans and active military free admission for themselves and up to four guests to visit our science exhibits and watch a show* in the Eos Foundation Planetarium Theater. Just come by with your military ID anytime between 10AM-5PM on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for free admission. Free admission is only available for...
Free
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28 events,
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
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Join a park volunteer on a hike back in time to the Gold Rush and stagecoach era. Our journey will take us to the Willow Springs area, where we will visit the remains of an abandoned mining camp and see what stories the pieces of the past can tell us. Lace up your boots and...
Free with Park Fee
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The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things! |
24 events,
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Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Everything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment–the mountains, the rocks, the climate, the washes–affects the plants and animals that live here, how living things in turn change the environment, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what we see...
Free
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Este curso será una combinación de lecciones, demostraciones y práctica realizada por ti. Aprenderas: Autorrelleno (AutoFill) y Relleno Relámpago (Flash Fill) Autosuma (AutoSum) Ocultar columnas y filas Congelar columnas y filas Ajustar columnas y filas Copiar hacia abajo o hacia la derecha Copiar fórmulas entre libros y hojas de cálculo Ajustar texto (Wrap Text) y...
Free
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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23 events,
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For out-of-town visitors and those new to the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul’s easy-walking trails and beautiful gardens provide close-up looks at many of the typical birds of the Sonoran Desert. Of the more than 500 bird species that spend time in Arizona during the year, 140 are known to have visited Tohono Chul, and on...
Free
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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 terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of historic Canoa Ranch where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Free – $5
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Patagonia Lake is one of the best places in all of Arizona to go birding and offers a good selection of waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. We’ll start on the “Birding Trail” on the east end of the lake and walk along the Sonoita Creek for around a mile. After walking the trail for a while...
$35 – $50
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39 events,
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Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop is for you! We’ll cover topics like how to use binoculars, finding birds, identifying birds by sight and sound, bird behavior, birding apps, and using field guides. The entire workshop will be conducted outside on a short walk...
$35 – $50
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Join Ranger Eric for a guided 2.1-mile roundtrip loop of the Blevins, Crismon Wash, Meridian, and Noso Trails as we learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. This trail loop is on easy to moderate grade, with frequently sandy, rocky, or uneven ground. Please dress in layers, wear protective clothing and/or...
Free with Park Fee
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Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...
Free
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15 events,
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November marks the return of wintering waterfowl to Sweetwater, with possibly up to 10 species of ducks for us to observe and admire. We’ll study the biggest southwest duck identification challenge: differentiating Mexican Ducks, Mallards, and hybrids of the two. We will also work on separating all three species of teal, identifying ducks that are...
$35 – $50
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Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars...
Free with Park Fee
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November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the diverse cultural histories of Indigenous people in America. Throughout history Native Americans have maintained a special connection with the animals in their natural world, one that has shaped and sustained their culture. The Liberty Wildlife Non-Eagle feather Repository (LWNEFR) will be celebrating Native American...
$5 – $10
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24 events,
Phoenix Public Library: Bilingual Device Advice
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Meet with staff at the main Entry Station. Volunteers needed - Up to 100 What should the volunteers bring?...
Free with Park Fee
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We’ll meander around this urban park looking for hidden gems in the masses. We’ll meet at the entrance to the Rose Garden. Driving directions to get you closest to the Rose Garden: Enter Reid Park from Country Club Rd at Concert Pl.. Drive through the parking lot to the covered parking S of the amphitheater...
Free – $5
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This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we see, but it’s about appreciating the birding experience. Birding is a treasure hunt and we will take delight in...
Free – $5
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This class will cover some thoughts and ideas to consider before purchasing a new computer or tablet. Topics include: Help you clarify what you need and what you want from your new device Desktop, Laptop or Tablet? Operating System Mac, Windows 11, Android or OS Storage devices: Hard Drives and RAM Software purchases Initial and...
Free
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This lake west of the Huachuca Mts. and not far from the border doesn’t get birded often but the winter season sees an interesting collection of waterfowl drop in to complement the resident birds. We’ll bring scanning the lake as well as checking out the local forests. Bring comfortable walking shoes, water and snacks/lunch, sun...
$35 – $50
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Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you'll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscape, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in the season. Transportation and entrance fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water,...
$22 – $30
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27 events,
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
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Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take Tanque Verde Road east past Houghton Road to Soldiers Trail Road. Turn left...
Free
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25 events,
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oin us for a historical walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the history, architecture and art of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest. This is a 0.9 mile walking tour from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho's former grocery...
Free
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Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Binoculars may be available to borrow at the Nature...
Free witk Feeh Par
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This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
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21 events,
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Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about identification, behavior, and ecology of our Sonoran Desert birds during this guided hike. We will hike 2.6 miles roundtrip on a loop of Spur Cross, Metate, and Towhee Trails, including stopping by the Solar Oasis which should draw in birds despite the ongoing drought. Hiking...
Free with Park Fee
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This class will cover the iCloud app in detail: What is iCloud - What can iCloud do - iCloud Features - Apple ID - iCloud Storage - iCloud services - Setting up iCloud - Backup and restore iPhone data...
Free
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Sign up to meet one-on-one with library staff that can help you learn the basics of either our Bambu A1 3D printer or our Cricut cutting machine. These two devices have endless possibilities on what they can create.
Free
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31 events,
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Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on the park’s feathered residents, from desert dwellers to seasonal visitors. Please wear...
Free with Park Fee
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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 terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Free
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Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...
Free
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14 events,
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Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Free
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This Nature Conservancy property and trail system provides access to a mixed habitat of primarily riparian area, with a free-flowing creek as a boundary. Woodland areas of Fremont cottonwood, ash, and netleaf hackberry alternate with grassland areas, mesquite bosque, and wetland portions. This diverse habitat provides the opportunity to search for a wide variety of...
$35 – $50
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Azatlan is the contemporary archaeological name given to a large Hohokam community that existed north of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation and east of Rio Verde. Join our archeological experts for a hike through one of the largest archeological sites in central Arizona, which lies right next door to the Preserve along the Verde River....
Free
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10 events,
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Meet with staff at the main Entry Station. Volunteers needed - Up to 100 What should the volunteers bring?...
Free with Park Fee
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Trip difficulty: Moderate. 1.5 miles on dirt paths and loose wash sand. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water, no bathroom, limited shade, and one bench. This trip is in the wash 4 miles north of Catalina State Park. It contains several different habitats and is known for some rarities. Special note: This...
Free – $5
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Greet the season as you discover Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. set alongside unspoiled native Sonoran Desert vegetation with a backdrop of rock formations, Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers both beautiful walks and the chance to learn more about desert vegetation. Over three miles of nature trails weave through the arboretum and take you past...
$60 – $81
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17 events,
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join a Pima County naturalist for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars...
Free
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Paint along with a guided tutorial of a beautiful Autumn tree inspired by the colors of fall, creating a memorable art piece to take home with you! All materials will be provided. $5 supply fee due to instructor on the day of class.
$23 – $35
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Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+
Free
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15 events,
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
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The hike will be led by Ranger Derik and cover 3 miles round trip as an out and back on the Overton Trail. During the hike there will be frequent stops to take in views and talk about plants found along the trail. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms...
Free with Park Fee
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This is a medium difficulty hike on sections of Moonlight, Stargazer, and San Tan trails. Along the way we’ll discuss some of the edible plants found in our desert. We’ll talk about how some of the ancient people of the desert used these plants for survival and how some of them have been used through...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Happy Thankgiving from Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! Before your Thanksgiving dinner, visit the zoo and see the Ring-tailed Lemurs enjoy their Thanksgiving. Dinner will be served at 11:30am. It’s the only time of year that the lemurs get a fully dressed table with all their favorite fruits and veggies and even a primate biscuit shaped...
Free with Admission
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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
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10 events,
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
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 how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
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This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Free with Admission
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Enjoy a trek through the desert! Come alone and learn about some of the local flora and fauna and their unique adaptations to life here in the Sonoran Desert. Be on the lookout for critters as we take in the desert scenery and learn about how all the creatures and plants of the desert rely...
Free with Park Fee
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Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Free – $27
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18 events,
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Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk up to the waterfall! Will there actually be water there? One way to find out! Even if there isn’t, we’re bound to see petroglyphs, plants, and maybe some wildlife. Even on a bad day, the view from the top back out towards the city is phenomenal. Closed toe...
Free with Park Fee
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Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...
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This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Free with Admission
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13 events,
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Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon! Here, we’ll watch for hummingbirds, migrating orioles, and an abundance of other species....
Free – $5
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This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Free with Admission
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Landscaping in the 21st Century in the desert can be challenging, but this tour demonstrates how you can have a water-wise, low-maintenance but beautiful yard and garden. We will focus on the plantings right around the Old Main Building, UA’s oldest and most historic building. After you register you will receive a confirmation email with detailed...
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