Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Join Park Volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor for a bird meet up at the Nature Center! Observe and identify local bird species with our resident experts. Join Park Volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identity the various birds at our bird feeders. Then we will...
This class is suitable for beginners and there is no special equipment needed. Be sure to reserve your spot with Sarah Hancock at [email protected] because space will be limited to the first...
Learn all about the native edible plants fount in the Sonoran Desert and about the people that once called this place home during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the many native plants found in the region that can be eaten and how to make...
This class will teach entry-level computer skills. Participants will learn how to open a web browser, navigate internet searches, access and use email, basic computer safety, and more! Register the first day of class or go to https://literacyconnects.org/adult-programs/ to register.
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
STAR WALK is an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience divided into multiple acts. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos, including the Sun, Alpha Centauri, and the Laniakea Supercluster! 😎 Wearing Augmented Reality glasses, you'll walk around the room and use hand and voice commands to interact with planets, asteroids, and other cosmic bodies! 🎹 Be mesmerized as you listen...
Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Olivia will shed some light about which ones are really out to get you, and which...
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,...
Gardening in the desert can be challenging. Join certified arborist Jonathan Manning as he teaches us the ins and outs of container gardening in our unique environment. The first 30...
Stop by the Asante Library for technology help. Library staff will provide guidance on using library databases, e-books, online resources, and even provide basic instruction on popular software applications like Microsoft Office.
By most accounts, the revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? This presentation will provide a general introduction into what AI currently can and cannot do. We will also explore some of the philosophical questions that AI raises. What...
Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and more. Adults 18+. Appointment required. Call or email to schedule an appointment. (623) 333-2665 [email protected]
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:...
Join NAU Campus Health Services for free and quick mental health consultations that meet you where you are! Come by anytime between the scheduled event hours to talk with a mental health professional, receive resources, learn coping skills, and explore options for support in a non-judgmental space! Plus, cuddle with therapy dogs! Location: The CARE Center,...
This class will help participants improve 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...
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...
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Learn how to recycle your kitchen & yard waste into super-healthy organic matter for your garden. No room for a compost bin outside? We will also discuss Vermiculture: how to raise worms to do the composting for you. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
The AI Transformation Lab is a collective of visionaries, architects, and designers coming together to reimagine systems for the AI era. We believe our personal transformation stories hold the keys to designing better systems - starting with my journey of breaking free from a system that labeled me as worthless to becoming a systems architect...
Develop water harvesting skills with this free in-person class from Watershed Management Group. Our instructors will teach you about passive rainwater harvesting, active rainwater harvesting, and how to qualify and apply for Tucson Water's Rainwater Harvesting Incentives Rebate Program. Learn how to save municipal water while supporting a productive oasis or even to drink rainwater. The course...
We will use the Fiero Code platform and meet weekly: in-person the first Tuesday of the month, and virtually (via Zoom) all other weeks.
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy PastFinders Join Don Meserve, past City Archaeologist, for a talk on the broad variety of petroglyphs in the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Hear how this ARAC inventory project came about and how the images were created thousands of years ago through the Hohokam period, roughly a thousand years ago....
This class will teach entry-level computer skills. Participants will learn how to open a web browser, navigate internet searches, access and use email, basic computer safety, and more! Register the first day of class or go to https://literacyconnects.org/adult-programs/ to register.
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...
Learn how to create designs for the Glowforge and how to operate it by creating your own acrylic snowflake.
Tuesday, January 28, 6-8 p.m. Photographing the night sky can challenge the most accomplished photographer. Still when properly done, the rewards are worth all the effort. Join us as we discuss the various techniques needed to create stunning images of the night sky including the Milky Way, star trails and other nighttime phenomena. Instructed by...
Come join the fun with your dog in the Perfect Pooch Basic Obedience class! Learn to teach your dog how to follow basic commands like Leash-Walking, Sit, Stay, Come (when called) and more. Class focuses on socialization, working with distractions and addresses nuisance behaviors like barking and jumping. Sign-up for this interactive class today; space...