Thursday, June 27th, 6:30am Trip Difficulty: Moderate but some walking and hiking uphill on pavement and uneven terrain, maybe 400’ elevation gain and 3 to 4 miles total in course...
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through a chainfruit cholla forest as you learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert. Hike on the Lost Sheep Trail for a 2.5 mile out and back on easy trail. The group will make frequent stops to talk about the many cactus species along the...
Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Tortoise and Hilltop trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...
“Seed Collection Time!! The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and...
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. This is a great program for residents and visitors alike! Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a...
Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
The 2024 winter just won't quit! While most of Arizona is desert, good winter snowpack and spring storms allows us Arizonans to enjoy the age old quest for spring morels. We get two types of morels in Arizona - those in the valleys and those in the mountains. Those in the valley grow in riparian...
Heritage Park Zoo at the Library!! The zoo will be bringing 3 animals to the library for a close encounter experience and presentation. Don't miss seeing the animals at the library!!
Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. 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...
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
WRRC Water Webinar: Irrigation Efficiency Program Ethan Orr Associate Director, Ag., Natural Resources & Economic Dev., Arizona Cooperative Extension Robert Masson Assistant Agricultural Agent, Arizona Cooperative Extension REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR In this WRRC webinar, Cooperative Extension agricultural experts Ethan Orr and Robert Masson will discuss how the Water Irrigation Efficiency Program is designed to increase...
The e-mobility and clean energy ecosystem in our state is growing exponentially. Arizona is positioned to become a tech leader in this fast-developing sector. We will address the industry’s future at our 2nd annual summit. Come join the conversation and enjoy this great opportunity to hear from companies and partners that are committed to creating...
Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
GED and ESL Tutoring provided by volunteers will be available at the Main Library. Email Eva at [email protected] to connect with a tutor coordinator to match you needs with an available tutor....
Get one-on-one help creating an email account, using Microsoft Word, building a resume, accessing the library's online resources (Freegal, Hoopla, Kanopy, Rosetta Stone, Udemy), mobile printing, and more! No registration required.
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about observatory research Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
It's a glow–in-the-dark adventure! Enjoy games and activities while under a blacklight and discover why things glow! Advisory: This program will have black lights the entire duration; please let a...
Join Arizona Science Center in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater for a live broadcast from OceanXplorer, the world's most advanced exploration, research, and media vessel. Hosted by OceanX CEO Vincent Pieribone and featuring Arizona native and OceanX’s Science Program Director, Mattie Rodrigue, this event offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at ocean exploration, cutting-edge...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the front desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2348 or visiting the front desk at the east library to check session availability.
Virtual Reality has arrived at the Velma Teague Library! Teens and Adults 14 years or older are encouraged to sign up for a 20-minute session to test out our brand-new virtual reality devices. In this program you will get some hands-on experience using our virtual reality headset. We will start you off with a brief tutorial...
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...
Learn about the history, geology, and legend of Lost Dutchman State Park with Ranger Sara Toms-Bergquist. Deep within the Arizona desert, rising over 5000 feet and covering 249 square miles, the Superstition Wilderness is a vast, legendary mountain range with abundant life and a storied past. Join Ranger Sara Toms-Bergquist, geologist and park historian, as...
In the Prescott area, we are privileged to be able to see many of the night time sky objects not available to big city dwellers. Learn how to take advantage of...
Come join us for a 45-minute long Ranger led interview with Cory Ahowenwa to talk about his connections to Grand Canyon as a Hopi tribal member. At the Desert View Ampitheater...
Although the desert may seem like a desolate landscape devoid of life, it is actually home to hundreds of unique species. Some are only visible or appear alive for a short time, others grow for hundreds of years, and many are not found anywhere else on earth. In this talk with ethnobotanist Carrie Cannon, participants...
Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark safari! C Head to Blackrock trail for a late evening walk through the desert! We’ll use our flashlights and blacklights to search for scorpions, spiders, and other critters along the trail, enjoy the dark and quiet of the desert night, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours 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...
Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the Canyon Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: 9:00 pm (allow 1 hour) Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater Free with Park Fee