Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Trip difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 90 minutes. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed dirt trails. Join us for a walk along the Santa Cruz River before taking in the amazing raptor migration at Ron Morriss Park. We’ll meet at the park and head out on...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist for a guided walk in Feliz Paseos Park. Springtime in the Sonoran Desert can be a magical wildflower wonderland full of cactus and color. Explore the paved and natural surface, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible trails of Feliz Paseos Park in search of fantastic flora....
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. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
If the internet baffles you and you don't know what the E in email stands for, this class is for you! Each week we build on skills taught the week before, and you'll be surfing the web and emailing with confidence in just 8 weeks. If you've never touched a mouse that doesn't have ears,...
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...
Trip difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 90 minutes. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed dirt trails. Join us for a walk along the Santa Cruz River while also taking in the amazing raptor migration at Ron Morriss Park. After watching the first few hours of raptor...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Come meet Ranger Kevin between 2pm and 3:30pm. Pick up our free butterfly ID guides and then gain the knowledge you need to start helping out our native...
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...
Having trouble finding what you need on the Internet? Come to this course and you will learn about: Web browsers How to search for information safely Understand Internet addresses Find entertainment Search for jobs Create bookmarks, and more! Registration begins March 1st ¿Tiene problemas para encontrar lo que necesita en Internet? Asista a este curso...
In the spring of 2001, John Barthelme signed onto a working camel caravan that transported salt slabs from northern Mali to Timbuktu, a 950 kilometer 4-week journey across the Sahara Desert. Along the way, he conducted research, learned how to live in the deep desert with the Touareg and Arab caravanners, and gracefully discovered his...
Come on out and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day than with a fun, family-friendly hike! It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and if you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, look no further! Join Ranger Kevin for this 1-mile fun walk on the North trail. Prior to the hike, you’ll hear the story of Lucky...
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 front desk. Registration is required for all sessions.
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 reference desk. Registration is required for all sessions. Register by calling 928-213-2331 or visiting the reference desk at the downtown library to check session availability.
Did you know that, with the right materials, you can create a fully functional eco-system inside a jar? Join us as we learn what conditions are necessary to produce a...