Speaker: Dr. Sean Linden, Peter A. Strittmatter Fellow Steward Observatory We are thrilled to celebrate over 100 years of presenting lectures on astronomy & telescope viewing to the public. Public Evening Lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Steward Observatory Room N210. All of the lectures and the use of the telescope are...
Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science...
Book a session to learn more about 3D printing and create your own heart pendant to take home. Ages 16+ One session per person. For more information, call 928-532-4070.
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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...
Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet. Disclaimer(s) Computer Class Prerequisite Must be comfortable using a mouse and a keyboard.
Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of your iPad by, installing and managing apps, contacts, browsing with Safari, sending mail and messages, personalizing your device using settings and security. Bring your Apple device and any login and Apple store information. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
In today’s world, so much of what we do has become heavily computer based: from communicating with family far away, to shopping online, finding information, and even looking for work. These classes will help prepare you to use computers in your daily life, or as you prepare to enter the workforce. Our Computer Basics series is...
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,...
Join Anna Ray, ICU/PCU Director, as she discusses the symptoms, treatment, how COVID spreads, the long-term effects, what we can do to stay protected, and how we can protect those...
Learn about applications that allow you to store, edit, and view your photos online.
Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and more. Adults 18+. Appointment required. Call or email to schedule an appointment. (623) 333-2665 [email protected]
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12...
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...
Develop greywater harvesting skills with this free virtual class from Watershed Management Group. Our expert instructors will introduce you to potential opportunities for using greywater in your landscape, including greywater harvesting best practices, a virtual tour of greywater features at our Living Lab, and information about qualifying and applying to the Tucson Water Greywater Incentive Program. Whether or...
There is a living treasure right in the middle of Scottsdale. 30,500 acres of natural open space: The McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn from an insider how to make memories that will last a lifetime as you connect with nature and experience the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Whether you are taking a walk, hiking, mountain biking...
Lecture- Discover the McDowell Sonoran Preserve at Mustang Library Nearly a million visitors enjoy Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve each year. Learn from an insider how to get the most out of your trip! A local expert from the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will help you discover all the ways to explore and protect the “best” preserve...
An exploration of the plant life found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We live in the most diverse desert in the world. Learn more about the vegetation found in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This lecture will focus on wildflowers, cacti, flowering trees and shrubs in the Preserve. Location: Mustang Library – 10101 N 90th St,...
We’re ramping up for our 3nd annual binational beaver survey along the San Pedro River, and we’re inviting you to join us along the journey. Through the River Run Network, WMG has been working to survey beaver populations along the San Pedro River on both sides of the border, and you can help! Beavers are...
The formation of the Grand Canyon is a long-standing controversial topic in geology. The literature is littered with hypotheses and conjecture. A river that has cut a canyon through a topographic bedrock highland, as the Colorado River does through the Kaibab Plateau, is termed a transverse drainage. Four mechanisms have been proposed to explain the...
Arizona is home to four different species of wildcats including the third largest felid in the world. Wildcats of all species are capable of taking prey much larger than themselves...
Speaker: Dr. Charles J Law Topic: Star and planet formation Bio: Charles Law is a postdoctoral researcher and NASA Sagan Fellow at the University of Virginia, having previously completed both his undergraduate studies and PhD in astrophysics at Harvard University. His research focuses on the chemistry of star and planet formation. He uses observations from...