Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa.
Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 2.5-mile around the Nature Center, as well as the Mule Deer and Bajada trails. Trails are rated easy, with little loose rock, uneven terrain or...
Walk to Support the Wildlife Ranger Challenge! The Wildlife Rangers Challenge, powered by Tusk.org supports front-line rangers across Africa by raising vital funds for frontline conservation efforts and awareness of the important work rangers do to protect Africa’s biodiversity. On September 16, over 150 ranger teams spanning the African continent will unite to compete in a...
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...
Join us outside to learn how to plant your own rain garden at home on Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am - 11:00am. Rain gardens help capture rainwater, conserve city water used for irrigation, cool down sidewalks, reduce flooding, and provide habitat for bees, birds, and butterflies. After you attend a hands-on workshop, you can take home a complimentary...
Join the Town of Gilbert this September for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve! A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizen scientist to work together to document the plants and animals present at one time in a given area. Experts from across Arizona will be on site to teach...
September 16, 17, and 18, 2023 Southwestern Research Station, Portal, Cochise County Questions or More Information: Please contact Doug Ripley at [email protected] The Cochise and Tucson Chapters of the Arizona Native Plant...
The Internet is a great place to shop, socialize with friends and family, bank with convenience, find entertainment, browse the news, search for jobs, and further our education. The Internet...
Join Mike Foster, our Carr House host, to learn more about the plants of the Huachuca Mountains. Mike’s presentation will start with a short video about many of the plant...
Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer. How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools? You will use ancient techniques and replica tools...
Learn Lifesaving Skills! This CPR/AED & BASIC FIRST AID training program will teach you critical skills needed to recognize and care for a variety of adult, child, and infant medical...
Monarch butterflies arrive in Phoenix on their Fall migration soon! Learn about their life cycle, migration destination and how to invite them to visit your yard. Tips to become a community scientist tracking monarchs will also be featured. This program is presented by the Southwest Monarch Study.
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...
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: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+)...
Join Ash Ritter, ethnobotanist & herbalist, in a presentation weaving historical, clinical, and traditional context with the fabulous world of edible and medicinal mushrooms. Learn how to maximize the therapeutic value of our cultivated, store-bought, and foraged fungi. Leave the presentation with a spark of inspiration and a list of hot tips to make your own...
While buffelgrass has been enemy #1 in our desert ecosystem for many years now, a new foreign invader called stinknet has been spotted more and more in greater Tucson recently....
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...
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....
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
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 Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
Join Tucson Audubon as we partner with AZ Youth Climate Coalition and UArizona Divest for an evening packed with informative panels with youth speakers and government leaders regarding solutions to the climate crisis! Enjoy FREE vegetarian food, art displays, and a raffle at the event! Location: University of Arizona, ENR2 Building, Room N120 No registration...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Join us for Rumble in the Jungle, an immersive jungle safari experience! At this Jumanji-style event for the whole family, explorers will wander the museum in an attempt to solve a riddle-based scavenger hunt, as well as stop for games, crafts, live animal encounters, and photo-ops! Regular museum admission applies; museum members are free! Buy...
Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars! These astronomy events are free with cost of park entry. Each event will feature a guest...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy evening walk to enjoy the sunset and watch nocturnal animals become active along Coldwater. We may see coyotes, owls, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and more! The route is an out-and-back on Coldwater Trail, which is a wide and mostly level pathway. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a flashlight and a...
Come out and enjoy the night skies at Red Rock State Park with JD Maddy and the Astronomers of Verde Valley. The Star Party begins with an introductory presentation on the...
A special lakeside edition of Bug Theater takes place TONIGHT! High above the shores of lovely Lake Pleasant, join us at the amphitheater as we entice the flying insects of...