Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in September, we will be leading two walks of 12 participants each, both starting at 6:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance:...
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along the Dragonfly Trail at Spur Cross and adjacent Jewel of the Creek Preserve to look for birds of the Sonoran Desert and riparian habitats. Along...
Believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world, Tonto Natural Bridge is nature’s finest architectural work. Nestled in a tiny valley surrounded by pine trees, the bridge stands 183-feet high over a 400-foot tunnel. Spend the morning exploring and hiking to the bottom of the bridge to gain a fuller appreciation of its...
Learn about butterflies of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk to look for butterflies following the monsoon rainy...
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...
The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things! HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community of collaboration and learning-by-doing. Arizona's first Maker Space! Hacking Arizona Since 2009
Learn about our local wildlife, their habitat needs, and why they may be attracted to your yard or neighborhood. Discuss ways to design and manage your property to benefit both...
Get help with a variety of the library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, movies & TV, and music. Or get additional computer help with: computer basics (Windows), email and internet...
Measure your digital skills and use interactive training to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media and using the internet. You will be able to work individually at your own pace on the areas you want using Northstar's Digital Literacy program.
Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and Music – Freegal....
Get help with a variety of the library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, movies & TV, and music. Or get additional computer help with: computer basics (Windows), email and internet basics, job help (resumes, online applications, job searching), mouse and typing tutorials, basics of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), unemployment & Food Assistance applications, other...
Want to learn how to use a computer or become more confident? Join us for part 2 of this series!
Join Ranger Eric to learn about native desert plant options for your garden to attract and help pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other insects. Some free printed resources...
Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners Community Education group has an exciting Zoom presentation scheduled for 1pm on Wednesday 13 September. Jonathan Horst, Director of Conservation and Research at Tucson Audubon...
Customers will be able to get help with basic iPhone/iPad questions such as basic apps, using our digital media, moving files, etc. Registration not required.
If you are new to the computer or just want to know more about how it works then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will learn the basics of the Internet - different browsers that can be used, the different parts of a website, and how to navigate through webpages. Laptops...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
45-minute sessions are available by appointment. Bring your own laptop, smart phone, or tablet, or if unavailable, you can use a library laptop. Get help with a variety of the library’s offerings, including: eBooks (Libby by Overdrive, Romance Book Cloud, Hoopla), Audiobooks (Libby by Overdrive, Hoopla), Movies & TV (Kanopy, Hoopla, IndieFlix), and Music (Freegal, Hoopla). Additional...
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, growing food in the desert can be difficult. This program provides advice and tips on how to grow native edibles in your garden that adapt better to our desert climate. You'll learn how to design your garden to be water efficient, how to prep your soil, become...
Want a happy & healthy pet? Come learn how to provide a healthy and safe lifestyle for your pet including pet CPR and choking & basic first aid treatment. This engaging class is designed to help build your knowledge and hands-on skills. Canine and feline training mannequins will be used during the session. This training...
Birds of a feather flock together as experienced birders enhance their bird identification skills. This class will introduce birders to advanced techniques such as behaviors, calls, and locations to aid...
Our solar system formed from a spinning cloud of gas and dust some 4.5 billion years ago. Our understanding of this early solar nebula has largely been developed through the...
Explore the desert at night with Ranger Derik as you look for wildlife and take in the beauty of the McDowell Mountains as the sun sets and the stars come...