Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday from 4/1/24-10/28/24 Time – April 7:00am-9:00am May-Oct 6:00am-8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug...
Each April, the world comes together to celebrate our home planet, Earth. First recognized on April 22, 1970, the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory now serves as the hub of activities at Arizona State University that honor Earth Day each April 22. Location: Walton Center for Planetary Health 777 E University Drive Tempe Arizona...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
If the internet baffles you and you don't know what the E in email stands for, this class is for you! Each week we build on skills taught the week before, and you'll be surfing the web and emailing with confidence in just 8 weeks. If you've never touched a mouse that doesn't have ears,...
Looking for more inner peace and calm? You will learn the research on meditation, a simple meditation technique, activities/exercises that calm the nervous system and mind, and how to be more peaceful throughout the day. All are welcome!. Volunteers Pat and Joe have been meditating for over 45 years.
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 us to experience mindful meditation and movement. Mindful meditation teaches you how to be present in the present moment and notice what arises. Mindful movement can deepen your awareness of the mind-body connection. The first 30 minutes will be mindful meditation and the last 30 minutes will be mindful movement. Chairs will be provided...
Bring your family and friends to this educational program with the Desert Tortoise Adoption Coordinator from Arizona Game and Fish. Meet a live tortoise and learn how you can welcome one to your yard. Please note that only Arizona residents can adopt. This program will review the adoption process, general tortoise care, and will allow time...
Final Ph.D. Defense presented by Tyler Meng Kuiper 309 and Zoom
here are only eleven designated national scenic trails in the United States. Our Grand Canyon State has one of them—the Arizona National Scenic Trail! In this discussion, participants will have opportunities to: explore the history of the creation of Arizona’s greatest volunteer project; enhance their knowledge of Arizona’s diverse geography, animals, plants, and especially people—from...
Make your own recycled seed paper for Earth Day. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Join Flirting with the Desert artist on Earth Day for an outdoor exploration of the beautiful plants and structures outside the Scottsdale Civic Center Library’s walls. Learn basic techniques for drawing from observation in watercolor and embellishment in ink. Please bring sun protection and meet at the LOVE sculpture in the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. All art...
Learn the best techniques to back up your digital information, including photos, music, videos, documents, and downloads from your PC, phone and tablet. This course covers the use of external hard drives, flash drives and various cloud services. Computers are not used in this class. If you think that you may need some assistance to...
Come join us and make fairy gardens with miniatures to celebrate Earth Day. Use your imagination and use your fairy tale mind to create a miniature garden for indoor enjoyment....
Trees are our allies! Come and learn about the benefits of trees, and how to plant, water, and prune a tree. Certified Arborist, Cathy Rymer, will share everything you need to know about proper tree care and overview more than 30 trees to help you choose a suitable tree for the Arizona Desert. Please register...
Historian Jim Turner will discuss water use from Clovis culture hunter-gatherers to prehistoric irrigation canals; modern Hopi and Tohono O’odham dry farming to present-day American farmers; and major water use legislation over more than three centuries, as Arizonans developed methods to survive our region’s harsh climate. This program is provided in partnership with Arizona Humanities....