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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wild Burro Morning Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Come with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike by the Lake.   Ranger Shaun will be hiking Wild Burro Trail, a medium rated 2.0-mile hike, this morning. This trail offers a...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Worm Farm: Fruit Tree Basics

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Learn how to successfully grow and maintain fruit trees using permaculture principles and soil science. This class will teach you the proper (organic!) way to plant, feed, trim, and harvest...

$25

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Walk with a Naturalist

Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory 1675 W Anklam Rd., Tucson

When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants,...

Liberty Wildlife: Free Nature Walk

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am   Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Hummingbird Photography (DSLR)

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Learn how to capture the tremendous speed, precise aerial maneuvering and iridescent glimmer of hummingbirds. Students should bring a camera that can function in manual mode, a tripod and lens...

Pima County Public Library: Windows Settings

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

At some point, you may want to adjust your computer's settings. For example, you might want to change your desktop background or modify your Internet settings. You can change these...

Free

Arizona Worm Farm: Intro to Gardening

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...

$25

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Breakfast with the Wolves

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

"Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the...

$20 – $35

Phoenix Public Library: Device Advice

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

Are you 55+ and looking for help with cell phones, computers, or anything else that has to be plugged in? Join us for an informal session on the basics of...

Free

City of Sierra Vista: Mountain View Computer User Group

Cochise College Downtown Center 2600 E. Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista

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...

Phoenix Zoo: Barnyard Bonanza

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

The weather may be cooling off, but the fun is heating up at the Phoenix Zoo. Join us for a celebration of all things fall with cool crafts, fun activities,...

Free with Admission

Tucson Medical Center: Newborn Blast Day

Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson

Join us for a day to prepare for baby! This class combines our Baby Care ABC and Infant CPR courses. We will also complete a tour of the hospital and...

$50

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

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

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Arts Center: Twisted Cane & Tube Implosions

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

2-day intermediate to advanced skill level workshop covering simple and complex cane along with tube implosion pendants & marbles. During class we will also review pulling points and blow tube...

$385

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Arthropods

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Come visit with Ranger Shaun and meet the invertebrate animal ambassadors!   Want a sneak peek at the next program? Ranger Shaun’s doing a meet and greet with the animal ambassadors...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Essential Oils for Green Cleaning

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Learn to make your own natural cleaning products with essential oils with certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins Blank.  Find out which oils to use for counter sprays, grout cleaners, cutting board...

$29 – $36

Mesa Public Library: Ask A Master Gardener

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

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...

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

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...

$35

Pima County Public Library: Chess & LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

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...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

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

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...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Growing Cool Season Vegetables

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables....

Free

City of Tempe: Adult CPR/AED & First Aid [#81098]

Clark Park Community Center 1730 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe

Learn the basics needed to help save a life. Discern between heart attacks, strokes and airway obstruction. Learn to care for burns, cuts, injuries, and more. Training meets OSHA Guidelines...

$52

City of Tempe: Adult CPR/AED & First Aid [$#81098]

Clark Park Community Center 1730 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe

Learn the basics needed to help save a life. Discern between heart attacks, strokes and airway obstruction. Learn to care for burns, cuts, injuries, and more. Training meets OSHA Guidelines...

$52

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Bugs!

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods!   Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the...

Free with Park Fee

Yuma County Library District: Fall Fruit Tree Planting

Yuma County Library District - Heritage Library 350 Third Ave., Yuma

Wanting to grow your own fruit? Join us and learn about what you can plant now and the different varieties you can choose from. First come first serve, as seating...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Sewing Saturdays

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up.  Adults welcome.

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Computer Technical Assistance

Yavapai County Free Library District - Beaver Creek Library 4810 E. Beaver Creek Ln., Rimrock

Do you need any assistance with your phone, tablet, laptop, etc. or have any device questions? Come to the Beaver Creek Library for a Computer Technical Assistance session with Visiting...

Free

National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families

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

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...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

​​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...

Free – $14

Desert Botanical Garden: Garden Essential – Basics of Seed Saving

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Saving seeds from your successful vegetables and flower is easy, fun, saves you money and leads to better-adapted plants. Join Melissa Kruse-Peeples for an introduction to seed-saving class. Learn the...

$39.95

Cave Creek Museum: Desert Survival and Hiking Basics

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E . Skyline Dr., Cave Creek

Cave Creek Museum Presents: “Desert Survival and Hiking Basics” with Paul Diefenderfer.  The desert is an unforgiving place, with extreme temperatures, limited water sources, and potential wildlife encounters.  Trails are sometimes...

$10

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...

$35

Chandler Public Library: Digital Art with Sketchbook – Linework

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

Interested in learning digital art but don't know where to begin? Come to the Downtown Chandler Library for this short series on digital art. Throughout this course, we will explore...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

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,...

Free – $14

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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...

$62.50 – $88.50

National Park Service: Hanging Gardens Sunset Guided Hike

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page

Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to observe scorpions and other nocturnal animals.   Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party

Cattail Cove State Park AZ-95, Lake Havasu City

Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park! We'll be stargazing in the park's boat parking lot to take in beautiful views...

Free with Park Fee

Desert Foothills Land Trust: DFLT Presents Artist Jimmy Fike

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents botanical photographer Jimmy Fike, whose work at the intersection of art and science explores the edible plants of North America. Fike's groundbreaking work, "Edible Plants,"...

Lowell Observatory: Meet a Researcher

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Research Assistant Jacob Hyden! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed...

Free with Admission