Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday of the month. Let's create!
Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford. With the park's wide range of habitats, you will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and long-time enthusiasts will enjoy...
Join Ranger Shaun for a peaceful morning walk around the lake to reconnect. An easy, slow-paced walk around the Palm Lake loop with plenty of time to stop and stretch,...
Sierra Vista is the Hummingbird Capital of Arizona, so what better place can there be to hunt for hummingbirds? The day trip is led by professional bird guide Kristy Gallo...
Did you know that if you have a Gmail account you also have access to other Google services? In this course you will learn a variety of Google applications such...
Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike). Bird Program talk...
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary hosts breakfasts each year with the zoo's most iconic animals! "Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special...
The monsoon season has started some fungi fruiting here and we are calling a snap foray on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Thanks to the cooperative weather and our wonderful AMS volunteers, we're offering...
Are you a computer expert? computer-challenged? Either way, come to the next meeting of the Mountain View Computer Users' Group. All levels welcome! We meet on the second Saturday of...
Theo Anglin from the Chandler Nature Center presents a "Crash Course in Sustainability." This presentation includes topics significant to the Southwest, such as increased water demand, the urban heat island effect, and changes in biodiversity. Learn what steps innovators are taking to develop more sustainable living in the region, and new ideas on the horizon...
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The speaker...
Join us for an introduction to the Cricut machine, its capabilities, and the software used for it, Design Space. If you've got a Cricut at home you've never taken out of the box, or if you've seen it in our Makerspace and wondered what you can make with it, this is the class for you!...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, 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,...
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play online. All skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments while supplies last.
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...
Create a wonderful, whimsical hummingbird watercolor masterpiece! We’ll show you how easy it is.
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
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,...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public...
Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come meet Ranger Kevin...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, Presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the...
The Desert Museum is lovely during the day, but it’s even cooler after dark! Join us every Saturday night throughout the summer to beat the heat while learning something neat!...
Explore the desert at night with Ranger Derik and hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal species that call the Sonoran Desert home. We will hike 3 miles out and back on the rainbow valley trail starting from the Trailhead Staging Area. The trail is rated as moderate and will have sandy, rocky, and uneven sections...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and...