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....
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262...
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...
Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided trail run on one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. Learn techniques to increase safety and efficiency while maximizing fun on the trail. Along the...
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...
Join Ranger Kevin for a trail walk along the Hassayampa River that includes an introduction to birding. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although some thick sand is possible in some stretches. Don’t worry if you don’t have binoculars; the Ranger will have...
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 and learning-by-doing. Arizona's first Maker Space! Hacking Arizona Since 2009
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
Join WomenHeart Champions as we wrap-up Heart Month 2024. Meet WomenHeart--a national coalition for women living with or at risk for heart disease. Enjoy a heart healthy snack and receive a Red Bag of Courage. Funded by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more for you to...
Have you ever wanted to get out in the desert but aren’t sure where to start? If so, then come on out to White Tank Mtn Park to learn how to start hiking safely. Bring a lunch and an open mind and learn from ranger Derik how to start hiking in our desert parks. Topics...
Amerind is noted for conducting a joint archaeological project with Mexico from 1958 to 1961 at the archaeological site of Paquimé in Chihuahua, Mexico. Learn about how people lived during ancient times, created unique water systems, and traded macaws and shells throughout the region. Admission is free.
Exploring risk and response behaviors is a major scientific challenge for understanding integrated impacts of climate change, landscape evolution, and the resilience of complex systems. Understanding and modeling multiscale, multisystem response options and cross-system implications requires not only an understanding of multisector teleconnections in the coupled human and Earth system, but also how interconnected systems...
Do you want to help people understand dementia and what they can do to make a difference for people and communities living with dementia? Join us for Dementia Friends Champion Training. Janice Greeno is the Senior Outreach Program Manager at Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, promoting outstanding clinical care, research and caregiver support....
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...
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.
3 session class Build on the skills learned in Computer Fundamentals 1. Edit documents by inserting, deleting and moving text. Learn how Windows works and use tiles, apps, email and the Internet. Prerequisites: Attendance at Fundamentals Part 1 or equivalent competency. The only skills necessary are basic typing and a will to learn! Classes are...
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 Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through the practice of Silent Walking and Sit Spots. This is a beginner’s level class, so anyone who is interested in cultivating the skills needed to appreciate the natural world in greater depth is welcome. We will learn...
Join Ranger Steve at the Nature Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your questions answered! Get hands on and hold items like snake skins, rattles, and even skeletons! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required,...
Join Dave Ziegler for a presentation on "Coming to grips with fire — through five decades of resource conservation efforts at Lake Tahoe." 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
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...
Come present and share science, technology, engineering, arts, and math! An interactive engaging environment for our Tucson military families. Showcase your cool interactive projects to students! Location: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 6630 E Lightning Dr, Tucson, AZ Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the...
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...
njoy an evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level. Sewing machines and materials provided. Great for beginner or parents and children to do together. Ages 10+
Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please...
The College of Science invites you to their 2024 Lecture Series, Surprise Twists That Transformed Science! February 28, 2024 | Jeff Pyun From Fossil Fuels Refining to Sustainable Plastics: A Surprising New Chemistry Twist Will we ever change the way we make plastics? While plastics are ubiquitous in every day life, nearly a century has past...
Let's solve some Leetcode problems as a group. We will discuss some methods and tips that can help you get to the right answers faster. Work on your algorithms and pick up tips and tricks from your fellow devs. Or just hang out and meet some nice people. Bring a laptop if you can and...