Mission Garden: Healing Herb Walk
First Saturday of the month, 8-9am At Mission Garden’s Michael Moore Medicinal Garden $10, Spots limited: Sign up & purchase link coming soon Herbalist Donna Chesner leads this walk in...
$10
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Events for August 17, 2023
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The University of Arizona: Healthy Tombstone Meeting
Healthy Tombstone Meeting A Healthy Community Committee, Building Healthy Communities Healthy Tombstone- Healthy Community Committee Join us as we discuss ways and organize projects to better our community's health. Every...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric in a desert riparian area near...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Audubon Society: INTRODUCTION TO DESERT BIRDS IN A NATURAL HABITAT AT ISABELLA LEE NATURAL PRESERVE Field Trip
Isabella Lee Natural Preserve, at the confluence of Agua Caliente and Tanque Verde washes in northeast Tucson, is a mesquite bosque providing year-round habitat for resident and migrating birds. This...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Learn about adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals in our Sonoran Desert...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Reptile Hike
Look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided, hike along the Black Rock and...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Worm Farm: Private Tour
Bring your friends, family, and/or fellow sustainability enthusiast down for a private tour of the Arizona Worm Farm! This is ideal for groups that would like a staff guided tour...
$100 – $150
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike
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
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Core Sampling
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling....
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: All About Bats
Join Ranger Nikki for a fun bat chat to bust some popular myths and set the record straight on an important member of our desert ecosystem. Learn where bats live,...
Free with Park Fee
OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
$104.90 – $114.90
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to a ranger. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour
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
OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
$104.89 – $114.90
Maricopa County Library District: Adopt a Tortoise
Learn how to adopt a desert tortoise, courtesy of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Registration not required.
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Astronomy
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
Free – $12
White Mountain Nature Center: Raptor Training
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Verde Valley Photographic Society
The science of good photography does not have to remain a mystery. Join this group of photographic artists wishing to make a statement with their art. Come, amateur photographers or professionals!...
Free
Pima County Public Library: GED One-on-One Help | Ayuda personalizada de GED
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social...
Free
Pinal County Library District: ACE Tutoring
GED & ESL Tutoring provided by volunteers. GED and ESL Tutoring provided by volunteers will be available at the Main Library. Email Eva at [email protected] to connect with a tutor coordinator...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 5000 Eyes
DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for...
Free – $12
Yuma County Library District: Computer Basics 101
Join us for a hands-on computer learning experience. We will cover how to operate and navigate the functions of a computer. Space is limited.
Free
Watershed Management Group: Virtual Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate)
Develop water harvesting skills with this free virtual class from Watershed Management Group. Our instructors will teach you about passive rainwater harvesting, active rainwater harvesting, and how to qualify and...
Free
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center: The 1541 O’odham Annihilation of Vázquez de Coronado’s Southern Arizona Townsite and Other New Coronado-Era Discoveries
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” program will feature “The 1541 O’odham Annihilation of Vázquez de Coronado’s Southern Arizona Townsite and Other...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Steve for an easy after-dark hike on the Merkle Trail to look for nocturnal wildlife! Look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife with Ranger Steve on an easy 1.5...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Rangers Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Rangers Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night – Historic Canoa Ranch (#12683)
Bats, and frogs, and snakes – oh my! Join two naturalists as we seek flying, slithering, and hopping creatures that come out at night. Explore the nocturnal world using bat...
$5 – $10
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theatre
Come see what sort of thrilling show plays out on tonight’s stage at Bug Theater with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of education and entertainment quite unlike...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Dyer Telescope Premium Access
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...
$575