Trip Difficulty: easy, mostly birding from vehicles. Duration: 5.5 hours. Thanks to studies conducted by Sonoran Audubon Society, there’s a great route around the Buckeye/Arlington area west of Phoenix, through...
In this specialized course, we will dive into growing Spring Herbs and Flower, trellising, pruning techniques, pest control/mitigation, varieties that grow best, in ground growing, ways to improve in areas...
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Meet at the main parking lot. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring...
Windows is an operating system designed by Microsoft. The operating system is what allows you to use a computer. In this course, you will learn the Windows basic features.
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Join Ranger Nikki to look for early signs of wildflowers and other blooming plants. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to talk about a variety of plants along...
Get the scoop on how to use native and arid-adapted plants and tips for implementing water-saving landscapes. Unearth the best practices for creating a drought-resistant yard that’s both beautiful and...
Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We talk about traditions associated with Native American crops and how crops brought by Europeans were integrated into O'odham agriculture.
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...
Saturday, February 15, 9-11 a.m. 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...
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15 Come by any time between 9am-11am both...
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this...
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm At Mission Garden, in the Event Ramada and Spanish Colonial Orchard Limited spots. Register here Learn all about the historically and culturally important fruit trees...
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour...
This workshop, led by a certified arborist, will teach you essential pruning techniques to improve the shape, health, and longevity of your trees and shrubs. Whether you’re a beginner or...
The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, came about as a means to escape the stress of modern life; it refers to spending time in nature and focusing on...
Learn to plant a bare-root apple tree and take home a complete starter package: starter tree, compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a...
Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
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 how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...
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...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
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...
Calling all dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts! Bring your furry friend and enjoy a fun-filled day at Tails and Trails, where adventure meets wagging tails. Here’s what’s in store for...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
In collaboration with Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and Lowell Observatory After the successful run of Simply Silly Shakespeare, an original play designed for young audiences, the characters of Shakespeare and...
More than 30,000 spectators made Buckeye Air Fair 2024 a huge success. The 2025 Air Fair will feature an airshow, vintage and military aircraft, action-packed demonstrations, Aviation Academy exhibitions and...
In just one hour, you can tap into Barbara’s 50+ years of research on health, healing, and living a long, thriving life by exploring approaches beyond the conventional American medical...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
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...
The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time to Plant Choosing the Right Tomato Varieties Sun and Temperature Requirements Soil Preparation Planting Tomatoes Companion plantings Watering, Fertilizing, and Pruning Tomatoes Class includes a...
There are only eleven designated national scenic trails in the United States. Our Grand Canyon State has one of them—the Arizona National Scenic Trail! In this discussion, participants will have...
Learn the basics! Presented by Tempe Water Conservation. Learn the basics of container gardening and how to make your potted plants thrive.
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...
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Learn about the best time to take your baby to the dentist, what to do when your child has a loose tooth, and protecting your child’s teeth. Plus, get answers...
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...
Learn how to prune native Sonoran Desert trees for healthy growth! This will include walking around WMG's Living Lab to explore the principles with actual trees and observe both healthy...
Lowell Observatory will be open with regular programming and special festival programming, such as face painting, tours, and special talks. Part of the I Heart Pluto Festival...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
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,...
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.
The Polytechnic campus is home to students who are exploring professional and technical programs. ASU's Polytechnic campus is a nexus for studies in interdisciplinary sciences, engineering, management, technology and education....
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
San Tan Valley Library is pleased to host the Master Gardener's Class Series!
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...
Make beautiful(and easy!) paper creations Iris folding a paper craft technique used to make mesmerizing paper designs. It’s easier than the easiest origami and you’ll be stunned at the results....
Cricut curious? Learn how to use Design Space to create a variety of paper crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Join us at Cholla Library's Mach2 for an introduction to...
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...
Bring the family and enjoy a winter night at the Living Lab! Join us for a special evening edition of Family Saturday, February 15, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The whole...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
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...
A Night of Discovery, on the evening of February 15 at the Orpheum Theater, is the keynote event of this year’s festival. This event is highlighted by a discussion with...
This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon (full moon hikes...
Of the 21 lander missions on Mars, the Curiosity rover and Perseverance rover are currently in operation on Mars. Ken will be discussing the history of the various Mars missions...
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer!* Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a...