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. Volunteers will meet Park Assistant Doug Robertson outside of the main building at the entry station where he’ll sign them. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where...
Do you live at the higher elevations of Gila, Apache, Coconino, or Navajo County? Are you interested in participating in the online Master Gardener training for Northern Arizona? The Master Gardener training is a nation-wide program offered through the Cooperative Extension system. This online course emphasizes the needs and challenges of high elevation gardening in...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
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. They just might be the one to come across an “ore body” with a “vein of copper” running through it! This event is included with...
An employee of the Pima County Health Department will be in our lobby to distribute free nasal Narcan, overdose prevention information, and resources for how to get help with a substance-use problem.
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Looking for more inner peace and calm? You will learn the research on meditation, a simple meditation technique, activities/exercises that calm the nervous system and mind, and how to be more peaceful throughout the day. All are welcome!. Volunteers Pat and Joe have been meditating for over 45 years.
This interactive class provides an introduction to ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, and encourages open discussions on its implications. Learn about ChatGPT's capabilities, architecture, and ethical considerations. Through hands-on exercises and conversations, gain practical experience with the model and explore its societal impact. Free tickets are available at the Service Desk 15 mintues before class. The computer...
Presented by WANGGI LIM, IPAC Abstract: We introduce and present the techniques and results of Mid- and Far-Infrared extinction (MIREX/FIREX) mapping methods of Milky Way infrared-dark clouds (IRDCs) that enable construction of the deepest extinction maps. IRDCs are promising sources to search for massive molecular cores which are assumed to be progenitors of high-mass...
Your yard can be an oasis that nourishes you and the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. Learn simple principles that will help you begin rewilding your space, and step by step tips and resources to get started on any scale. Presented by Melissa Mundt from Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Office
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 the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit on the fourth Monday of each month for our Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll...
Birding class at Show Low Public Library. Download Birding Classes Calendar
Enjoy your favorite drink and virtually connect with your Tucson Audubon friends. Every month we experience some interesting birds in our region, or our backyards, and here’s your chance to share your story with others. We all love hearing stories of birds! You’ll be encouraged to share a picture if you have one and we’ll...
Despite México hosting the second-highest diversity of turtle species in the world, the natural history of many of those species still remains a mystery. In 2018 I began studying the Sierra or Spotted Box turtle (Terrapene nelsoni klauberi) in southeastern Sonora to document the basic natural history aspects of this species. However, given the severe...
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...