"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals...
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...
Did you know that we had large Ice Age mammals in southern Arizona? At the Murray Springs archeological site along the San Pedro River near Sierra Vista we will learn about the Pleistocene megafauna which roamed the savannahs. Alongside these mammals lived the Clovis people, great hunters, which we know from their fluted projectile points....
Join ranger Derik on a strenuous uphill hike to Wind Cave and take in the views of the mountains and the city. We will hike the Wind Cave Trail with 800ft of elevation and at a distance of 3 miles it is rated as difficult. The trail is steep and rocky, so it is encouraged...
Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a difference in the lives of others. Red Cross will be at the library collecting blood donations on February 23. These donations are extremely critical. Just one pint can save up to three lives! Register early at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-red-cross. Use the...
Join Dignity Health trained leaders for this workshop on Chronic Pain. This is a 6 week series of classes is designed to help you learn valuable self-management skills. You will be given the tools you need to improve your health and quality of life. Some of the items to be covered are how to safely move and...
What changes are normal, and what could be signs of dementia? We offer support to those at all stages of dementia.
Agave Library in collaboration with Area Agency on Aging is offering A Matter of Balance, a series of eight classes specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels of older adults. Trained coaches use practical coping strategies such as group discussions, problem solving and exercises to improve strength, coordination and balance. This eight-week class includes...
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...
The Boeing 747SP will be open for tours on select days this spring from 10am-3pm. Access is included with admission on these days. Purchase upon arrival. Tours will run continuously, lasting about 10 mins. The tour takes you through the main cabin and does not include access to the flight deck. SOFIA is located behind (south) of...
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!...
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option. Masks are required in building and for entry.
Presented by Haiyong Han, TGEN Location: Biodesign AL1/10-14
Are you ready to learn about how to emphasize ingredients for a healthy gut? Join our Nutritional Science graduate students from the College of Health Solutions for a demonstration on how to prepare gut-healthy recipes. Participants will also learn the science behind how certain ingredients support a healthy digestive system. Event contact: Elizabeth Badalamenti [email protected]
Stop by the nature center and talk to Ranger Derik about the many snake species found in the park and around the Phoenix valley. A discovery table will be set up in the Nature Center and will have several snake species on display for you to see and if you are brave to hold. Also...
Come along with Ranger Shaun for an introduction to the Sonoran Desert’s unique ecosystem. We’ll talk about some of our native plants and animals, as well as some exotics and...
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...
Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This...
Measure your digital skills and use interactive training to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Office software, social media, and using the Internet. You will be able to work individually at your own pace on the areas you want using Northstar's Digital Literacy program. Laptops and mice are provided to the first...
Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Capacidad limitada.
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...
Presenter: Konstantin Khanin, Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, Canada We plan to start with a brief introduction to the KPZ (Kardar-Parisi-Zhang) problem which was very actively studied in the last 20 years. We will proceed with discussion of a geometrical approach to the problem of the KPZ universality. Instead of looking at the height (interface)...
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...
This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon. The 1.5 mile...
Upon first consideration, it might not seem the stuff of grand cinematic adventure, but could engineering secretly be an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the life-saving, world-altering marvels that will make for a safer, more connected, more equal and even more awe-inspiring tomorrow? With an eclectic, stereotype-bursting engineer cast,...
Learn how to be a sustainable Sun Devil as ASU takes on Washington! Location: Desert Financial Arena 600 E Veterans Way Tempe AZ 85281