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Highlands Center for Natural History: Mindfulness in Nature

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

Mindfulness is bringing awareness to the present moment without judgment. One of our greatest mindfulness teachers is Nature. It is in connecting with Nature that we can learn to slow down, become present, and deepen our awareness of ourselves and our world.

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

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 /...

$20 – $25

Pinal County Library District: Red Cross Blood Drive

Pinal County Library District - Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Ave., Coolidge

Ages 16 (with permission) - Adults. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a difference in the lives of others. The Red Cross will collect blood donations at the library on Friday, August 16. These donations are extremely critical during this trying season. Just one pint can save up to...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Surprise Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Whatever your reason, the need is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Plus, you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Call...

Free

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

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

Phoenix Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

Phoenix Public Library - Mesquite Library 4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. N., Phoenix

Give the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option. Masks are optional.

Free

TGen: Public Tours

TGen Headquarters 445 N. Fifth St., Phoenix

Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: BUGS! A Rainforest Adventure

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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

Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Forces of Nature

Arizona - Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson

FORCES OF NATURE Photographic works by Lorraine DarConte Baldwin Gallery Aug 17 - October 27, 2024 Opening Reception Fri, August 16, 3-5 pm   Lorraine A. DarConte is a photographer...

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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

Glendale Public Library: Tech Help @ VTL

Glendale Public Library - Velma Teague Library 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale

Are you looking for a one-on-one session to learn how to type, use your new phone, or use Hoopla? Schedule a 30-minute session to help you get comfortable using a...

Free

Arizona Science Center: Science with a Twist – Crafts & Cocktails

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Members: $25 | General Admission: $30 | VIP: $60 Creativity meets cocktails at Arizona Science Center’s next Science With a TWIST, Crafts & Cocktails! Curious creatives, self-proclaimed “bad” artists and adventurous craft...

$25 – $60

Arizona Mushroom Society: Annual Foray 2024 – Fungi Social

Come by the Alpine Community Center for a mushroom social @ 6:30 p.m. to see and possibly contribute to the specimens, peruse from fungi-inspired vendors, and taste some of the recently found wild edible mushrooms.  We will be keeping a collection of fungi finds, both common and uncommon. These will be identified, sorted, recorded and displayed throughout the...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Olivia on a sunset hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Cave Creek home.  The hike will be on a section of the Slate trail and participants will cover a total of 3 miles during this program. The trail is rated as easy but expect some loose rock and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Search for scorpions out on the trails with your black lights on this family-friendly and fun nighttime safari with Ranger Jacque!   Summer is here and so are our scorpion friends....

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions!  Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be on moderate grade with occasionally rocky or uneven terrain and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek...

Free with Park Fee