Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in July, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 6:00 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...
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 these questions along with some names, some myths, where they live, and general bug basics. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Classroom Limit 20 participants. To...
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...
Hang out with Ranger Shaun and the Arthro-Ambassadors from today’s class! Spend a little more time with the arthropod animal ambassadors! Ranger Shaun will be on hand for Ask-a-Ranger and you can get a closer look at some spiders, beetles, scorpions, and other critters you might not want to get close to otherwise. MEETING LOCATION:...
their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to write with.
The Planetarium experience returns to the library for an adventure in Space. Show every 30 minutes.
Ages 18+ Jul 10, 2024 Wed 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Start your very own garden! Learn the basics like soil health, watering, the best plant varieties for the desert,...
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...