Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in February, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
What biases are typically associated with biological sex, and how have they historically skewed research data? What alternatives to typical biological sex categories exist that can be used in biological research? Under what circumstances might it make sense to conduct sex-based research, versus when might it be more unethical to use typical sex categories to...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Got a tummy ache? Did you wake up with a head-ache or sore muscles? Come out to the park and find out how the Native Peoples of the Sonoran Desert treated a variety of ailments using the plants found in their habitat. The Sonoran Desert is home to a rich variety of plant life used...
Join Judy Karnia, a Certified Forest Bathing Instructor, for a rejuvenating 2.5-hour guided nature walk focused on enhancing health and happiness. During this immersive experience, you’ll be encouraged to walk slowly, observe, and connect deeply with nature, using all your senses. Judy will lead you through activities designed to bring you into the present moment...
Granite Mountain Loop and Balanced Rock at Granite Mountain Trailhead Join us and hike on one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Pets...
Join us and hike on one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N...
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...
Visit the largest reptile sanctuary in the United States! Enjoy a guided tour of the facility and learn about the fascinating species they care for. Transportation and lunch stop included. Ages 18+ Meet at bus in Tumbleweed parking lot
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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
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...
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
Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an opportunity for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, any of the apps the library offers, and basic questions about your personal electronic devices to receive technical help. We will show you how to download the apps...
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...
Here in the desert, the arrival of winter provides a welcome and much-needed respite from the summer heat. However, it also marks the advent of cold and flu season -- a time when maintaining a healthy immune system becomes a top priority. In the Winter Herbal Wellness Workshop, you will explore a variety of natural...
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 have questions about your computer, tablet, or smartphone, our volunteer experts are here to help! Get free help with your computer, tablet, or smart phone from the Library Computer Learning Group's team of volunteers. Bring your device and any associated passwords for a 15-30 minute consultation. Help will be first come, first served.
Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. 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 Microsoft PowerPoint. Laptops and mice are provided to the...
Join Arizona Department of Transportation's Kris Gade for a presentation on "Roadsides as novel ecosystems." School of Natural Resources and the Environment Seminars typically meet 3-4pm on Wednesdays at ENR2 S210 and on Zoom. LEARN MORE AND FIND A FULL LIST SNRE SEMINARS Seminars typically meet 3-4pm on Wednesdays at ENR2 S210 and on Zoom (https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84293337510). This is...
Presenter: Charles M. Newman, Courant Institute (NYU) We introduce two simple percolation models--Invasion Percolation and Bernoulli Percolation. Then we discuss an easily stated open problem common to both of them, which sounds like it should be straightforward to solve (and maybe it will turn out so). We then go on to present some open problems that...
Patrick Ramirez will be at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library to help with all your computer and mobile tech questions.
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 asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll help reduce plastic in our landfills. This program...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Every...
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...
We are an astronomy club in Sedona Arizona. Anyone with an interest of LOOKING UP, is welcome to attend our meetings and public events. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Visit Us at SiriusLookers.org
Meet up at WMG’s Living Lab for an adventure on the bus. We’ll all take the bus together (it’s free!) and make a couple stops to learn more about the connection between the bus, sustainable transportation, and a healthy watershed. At the same time, learn how easy it is to take the bus, load a...
This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore cacti and succulents as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the...
Join Ranger Derik for an after-hours 1-1.5 miles trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but...
Computer questions and help with your laptop or tablet. Led by ASU's Department of Information Systems Club (DISC). These classes cater to a range of ability levels from basic skills to advanced individual questions. Computer questions and help with your laptop or tablet will be available. Meets every other Wednesday from 8/30 - 12/6. QUESTIONS? 480-350-5500
Sam Minkler will share his journey as a photographer and how his Diné culture has impacted how he perceives and documents the world, as well as how his style has been influenced by the demands of the larger world. He states that this process—the evolution of vision and artistic expression—is not exclusive to one culture but resonates...
Immerse in a lush 3D environment while flying through Space. Learn about the cutting edge of Exploration. Ours is not the only planet with a Moons, in fact there are almost 200 moons in the solar system. There are many types and sizes of moons. Let's see what secrets they hold and what moons tell...
How to engage as Arizonans to move climate action forward? Join Climate Conversations for an evening of a solutions-oriented discussion on concrete action. A short documentary video will highlight effects of climate change that impact Arizona. Representatives of public policy and research will inspire an exchange of ideas how citizens can advocate for political and social responses...