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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Steve on an easy walk to enjoy a beautiful desert sunset and look for nocturnal animals.  Ranger Steve will lead you along the park’s Service Road to enjoy...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Critter Hike

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to watch for a variety of animals starting their morning, including grounds squirrels, lizards, birds and more. The route follows Waddell...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Morning Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Kevin for a 3-mile hike on the Wind Cave trail. Trails is rated difficult, so expect long stretches of loose rock and uneven terrain as well as substantial...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Edible Plants Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

We will hike 3 miles along the Yavapai Point Trail and stop periodically to look for plants, animals and take in the landscapes found in the Sonoran Desert. The trail...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Butterflies

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

Learn about desert butterflies with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See preserved specimens and photographs to help you identify common flutterers that can be seen at the end of summer into early fall along our desert trails and in your back yard. You can also learn about the Parks Department butterfly monitoring initiative...

Free with Park Fee

Town of Gilbert: One Bird at a Time – Egrets (#34186)

Join Arizona Master Naturalist, Kathleen McCoy, on an journey to explore the birds of the Riparian Preserve, one bird at a time. Each class will focus on a different type of bird you can find in the Preserve. Learn interesting facts about theses incredible creatures, participate in family friendly activities, and then go on a...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Plus you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment or to reserve an appointment and save on waiting register online.

Free

Pima County Public Library: One-on-One Help / Ayuda Individual

Pima County Public Library - Richard Elias-Mission Library 3770 S. Mission Rd., Tucson

Get help with a range of topics: Job Help (resumes, online apps, job searching) Computers, phones, and tablets Email and Internet Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) Library digital resources (EBooks, audiobooks, movies, music) And MORE! No registration or appointment needed.

Free

Pima County Public Library: One-on-One Library Resources & Technology Help

Pima County Public Library - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

Get help with a wide variety of library digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and TV, downloadable music, and more. Additional computer help is available with computer basics (Windows,...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Edible Plants of the Southwest

Pima County Public Library - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson

Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today’s topic is Edible Plants of the Southwest. There are many plants in the desert southwest that are edible and have been eaten for centuries by the indigenous people who have inhabited the Tucson basin. We are...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Sonoran Desert Artifacts

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

Join Ranger Kevin for a look at some fascinating natural and manmade artifacts.  Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:00am to 12:30pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more will be...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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...

Free – $25

Phoenix Public Library: Chronic Pain Self-Management

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

The Area Agency on Aging will present this six week session on techniques to deal with symptoms of chronic pain conditions, such as fatigue, sleeplessness, stress, and emotional problems such...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Job Search & Computer Help / Asistencia para búsqueda de trabajo & computadoras

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson

Receive free drop-in assistance on a variety of topics: Job Help (resumes, online applications, job searching) Windows 10 Email and Internet Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) Library digital resources (eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music) And more! No registration or appointment needed. Reciba asistencia gratuita sobre una variedad de temas: Empleo (CV, solicitudes en línea, búsqueda por...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky

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

One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk   Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates...

Free – $12

Maricopa County Library District: NASA Ambassadors – Osiris-REX Mission

MCLDAZ - White Tank Library 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

he Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-Rex) is the first U.S. spacecraft to collect a sample from an asteroid. OSIRIS-Rex traveled to a near-Earth asteroid called Bennu and in September, it is projected to bring a small sample to Earth for study. Join us to learn about the mission!  The mission was developed...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...

Free – $12

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions,...

Free with Park Fee