Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Seed Harvest
“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...
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Events for July 5, 2024
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Intro to Bugs Talk
Come get a close-up look at bugs and other “creepy crawlies” with Ranger Shaun. What “bugs” are, what they aren’t, why I put that word in quotation marks. We’ll discuss some names, some myths, where they live, and general bug basics. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Classroom Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center...
Free with Park Fee
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Olivia. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Olivia will host this discovery station inside the Nature center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trails next to the...
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: Hummingbird 101
Calliope, Broad-Tailed, Black-Chinned…these are just some of the hummingbirds we have diving and gliding through our Verde Valley skies. Expert Hilary Morejon will take attendees through all the must knows about hummingbird species here in the valley – learn how to create a habitat that will draw in hummingbirds, proper feeder care, how to identify...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: BUGS! A Rainforest Adventure
This show explains the science and technology we will conquer for a successful moonbase in the coming decades. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment made for 360 Fulldome format. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14...
Free – $14
Pima County Public Library: Fantastic Feathers – Birds in Our Community
Kids and their families will learn about nature and our beautiful Sonoran Desert by exploring birds in our community through books and play. Space is limited and tickets will be available half an hour before the program. Presented by Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation.
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Free – $14
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only...
Free
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
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...
$60 – $85
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. We will search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions and also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, centipedes and more. The route is an out-and-back walk on the park’s service road and...
Free with Park Fee