See the land of East Africa and the animals from antelopes to zebras. Ken and Ursula Ashby recently returned from a 9-day photo safari of Arusha, Tarangire, Lake...
Axle Grease, Hackamore, and Hawknest Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead – 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.7 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Explore the impressive newer trails with nice views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety...
As part of the annual I Love Mesa Day celebration we have free admission during normal business hours today!
As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
See the land of East Africa and the animals from antelopes to zebras. Ken and Ursula Ashby recently returned from a 9-day photo safari of Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks in northern Tanzania and will present photos of this amazing land. A replay of Serengeti & Ngorongore National Parks Sat....
Explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert while you hone your skills on the varied terrain of one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. 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. Participants should be comfortable...
Enjoying nature with someone special can be beneficial in many ways. For example, connecting with nature has been shown to increase mental and emotional well-being and support emotional intelligence. In...
S’edav Va’aki Museum’s 22nd Annual Ancient Technology Day is a FREE event on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 from 9am to 3pm. Ancient Technology Day showcases different historic and prehistoric skills, crafts, and technologies. Guests can experience hands-on activities such as adobe brick making, basketry, crafts inspired by the first peoples, finger weaving, and much more....
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. Designed for ages 12 and...
Learn how to create a well-designed, rainwater harvesting system for your landscape. Creating swales (depressions in your landscape) will store water in your yard to nourish plants and provide groundwater recharge. The system will prevent runoff, allowing you to reduce your water use and save money during the rainy season. Once a rainwater harvesting system...
Tucson Festival of Books is a free celebration of authors, reading & literacy on Mar. 9 & 10, 2024. Science City is just one of the incredible venues of the Tucson Festival of Books. There will be so many fun and exciting interactive activities for kids, adults and families Arizona SciTech...
Museum opens at 9.00 am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
Learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments. Budding percussionists of all ages (3-93) will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home. At the beginning of the workshop, Duane and Maureen will show some percussion instruments that they have built (rain sticks, cajons,...
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join the Maricopa County Master Gardeners 2nd Saturdays from 10am-12pm at Georgia Lord library for free home garden 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...
There is something for EVERYONE at the Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Festival’s 50 acre village is filled with 16 stages of nonstop entertainment, music, comedy, falconry, dance, mermaids, and acrobatics. Foolish pleasures mix with artisan treasures as you shop, eat and mingle with a cast of nearly 2,000 colorfully costumed characters. Explore the village marketplace...
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
This new and exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must” for everyone! Cave Creek Museum is partnering with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s first and only total gold mining experience to life. After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to...
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal and edible plants. As we explore flowering shrubs and timeless trees, you’ll learn how plants like prickly-pear and jojoba have been life-giving staples for Sonoran...
Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Featured stories such as the Northern Bald Ibis’ migration over the...
Light pollution – unnecessary artificial light at night – has increased dramatically over the past few decades to the point that it drastically reduces our view of the starry sky and...
Lecture- Where did the Milky Way Go? at Mustang Library Light pollution – unnecessary artificial light at night – has increased dramatically over the past few decades to the point that it drastically reduces our view of the starry sky and threatens our environment. The advent of energy-efficient LED lighting has compounded the problem. However,...
Ever wanted to dabble in digital art but don’t know where to begin? Join us for this introductory course where we will explore the different tools and techniques you can...
Our Spring Fundraiser - Messier Marathon 2024 The Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter invites you to take part in one of Astronomy’s biggest challenges, the Messier Marathon! The Messier catalog was compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier during the late 18th century and consists of 110 relatively bright deep-sky objects (galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters). At northern latitudes,...
Please join us in the planetarium at 5pm on March 9th for the second lecture in a series on Southwest Indigenous Astronomy. This time our highly anticipated speaker is Filmer (Yoimasa) Kewanyama of the Hopi Tribe. Fil is Qalwungwa (Sun Forehead) Clan. Here is a statement from Fil on his background: My lineage is descended...
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...