Join Ranger Nikki for a 3-mile easy to moderate hike to observe plant and animal life that flourishes in this area of winding seasonal waterways. Learn about cacti, trees, shrubs, mammals, birds, reptiles and more. The route follows the sandy Crismon Wash for one mile and solid gravel terrain on Blevins, Channel and NoSo Trails....
Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 mile loop over mostly level dirt paths. Public restrooms are available. The lower portion of Lincoln Regional Park along Atturbury Wash in SE Tucson provides a mix of urban and natural habitat. This is a good place for beginning birders to get to know some of the most common birds living...
Come join us for a quiet walk along our easy to moderate scenic trails in search of local and migratory birds. "Owls and Vultures" program will follow inside the Nature Center. Meet for the bird walk on the back patio of the Cave Creek Regional Park Nature Center at 7:30am. No dogs allowed. Free with Park Fee
Fundamentals classes are designed to help you raise a well adjusted and well-behaved puppy or new to you dog into a happy health dog. Fundamentals classes include basic obedience training,...
Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles...
Registration for this walk is free. Trip Duration: 1.5 hrs. Ground Condition: Large cement viewing deck with two benches overlooking a pond, next to a paved shared-use path. A covered...
Take a walk on wooded trails to learn about the geology of the Central Highlands ecoregion we call home. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s...
Advanced Dog Obedience classes build off the skills learned in Fundamentals and Intermediate classes. This class includes basic obedience training, leash walking, real life situations, positive reinforcement, working with multiple...
Tis the season for pumpkins! Join us for a day of pumpkin enrichment for the animals that call Reid Park Zoo home. Check out each animal digging, chewing, squashing, and...
Do you dream of an edible yard but have no idea where to start? This class is for you! In this class we walk you through the steps to take...
Friends of the Huachuca Mountains unofficial historian and one of the founders of FOHM, Rosemary Snapp, has been researching the early settlers in Carr Canyon since she and her husband, Ralph, moved to the canyon in 1994. From the canyon’s namesake, James Edward Carr, who ran a sawmill in the canyon and established a toll...
This class will teach you everything you need to know to start vermi-composting in a 17 gallon bin. In this workshop class you will make and take home your very own worm habitat. Includes: 17 gallon bin, bedding materials, and worms Duration: 1.5hrs Notes: Each registration includes 1 guest. First half of the class is standing...
This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms directly in your garden. See for yourself how we set up worm bins in our garden and ask questions as we set one up together. Includes: 1 bed run bag (~600 worms), 2 wire baskets, and 1/2 gallons of castings Duration:...
Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of...
Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer. How Did People Make Stone & Shell Jewelry? In this workshop, you’ll learn to make jewelry...
This class builds on the basics skills learned in the fundamentals dog training class. We revisit basic obedience training, leash walking, positive reinforcement, and socialization and take them to the...
Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to...
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...
Learn how to successfully grow and maintain fruit trees using permaculture principles and soil science. This class will teach you the proper (organic!) way to plant, feed, trim, and harvest your fruit trees. Includes: 1/2 gallon of worm castings, 1 bag of Arizona Worm Farm compost, 50% off worm tea Duration: 1 hour Notes: Each...
Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for a family-fun animal adventure as you learn about and search for “desert critters” on the park’s Interpretive Trail and learn how desert...
(all ages / 30 min) Check out a fire truck and meet Scottsdale firefighters. *This program is subject to change if our firefighters need to respond to an emergency.
Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR if you witness a teen or adult suddenly collapse: Call 9-1-1 and Push Hard and Fast in the Center of the Chest until Help Arrives.
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+)...
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The theme is Desert Critters, and we will have a selection of animal ambassadors on hand to...
Create an LED decoration for this fall season, or for any occasion. This is a great way to start learning about circuits! No art and tech skills needed! All materials will be provided. Registration is required. All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and participants may be photographed by the media and/or City...
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. Or get help with: Job seeking (resumes, online applications, job searching), Computer basics (Windows), Email and internet basics, Mouse and keyboard tutorials, Microsoft Office Basics...
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...
We will explore the seasonal shapes and colors to create masterpieces of seasonal expression. We have all needed materials and tools!
Learn about residential rainwater harvesting including passive and active systems, design considerations, planning your project, best practices, maintenance, and more. During the second half of the workshop, get information on Tucson Water’s Rebate and SERI’s Limited-Income Loan and Grant Program including what you will receive by participating, requirements to participate and how to apply.
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...
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...
Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the...
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 speaker with telescope viewing through the Winslow Homolovi Observatory to follow the presentation. This program is brought to you in partnership with the Little Colorado River Valley...
Join us for creepy crafts, ghoulish games and tricky treats! There will also be a haunted house for those who dare! Wear your costumes for extra fun and don’t forget...
A family event that is designed to provide a safe place for some trick-or-treating, animal interactions and FAMILY FUN!! The property will be open for guests to walk around to each station at their leisure. We encourage everyone to dress up!! When: 6pm to 8pm 2023 dates Saturday October 21st Saturday October 28th Where: North...
Gaze at the night sky with West Valley Astronomy Club’s telescopes on International Observe the Moon Night.
Now adults can have a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the Zoo after dark! Come and enjoy guided hikes, meet animal ambassadors, have dinner and drinks, hang out by the fire and...
Join us for our next Science at Sunset series and learn more about the impact of plastics and chemicals on our water and environment as well as the potential of...