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 Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't forget your binoculars! Program is free with park entry ($10 day use/vehicle).
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...
Join Ranger Jacque for a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Jacque will lead you on a hike to look for blooms, butterflies and other pollinators and plants! Color identification brochures provided. Discover how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how...
Computer/device class for adults 18+. Please bring your own device. Located in the Kingman Teen Room on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 11 AM for the month of March 2025. Please Register for class by emailing [email protected] or filling out questionnaire at front desk of Kingman library.
Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s on the hunt. Come see what we can find? Come along with Ranger Shaun for a walk-and-talk on Merkle trail. While the focus of the expedition is reptiles, you never know what we might see! So, bring a water bottle, your closed toed shoes, and maybe a jacket, just in...
We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group is led by a trained facilitator and a community member, ensuring a welcoming and informative environment for all. While caregivers are attending the support group,...
Comprar en línea es ingresar a una tienda digital y elegir lo que quiere desde su teléfono o computadora. En esta clase aprenderá las ventajas y desventajas de comprar por internet además de los pasos y algunos consejos para realizar sus compras.
If you have basic computer questions, library staff will be exclusively available from 10am-12pm every Tuesday to help answer them.
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...
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of HO scale track, trains and model towns with more than 750 square feet of track and several running trains. Model train operators will be onsite...
Hoy en día, Internet es una herramienta fundamental para conectarse con el mundo: desde buscar información, comunicarse con amigos y familiares, realizar compras en línea, hasta encontrar oportunidades laborales. Esta clase te ayudará a entender y navegar por Internet de manera segura y efectiva, facilitando tu vida diaria y preparándote para el mercado laboral. Nuestra...
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...
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.
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...
Explore the vibrant new Pollinator Garden and uncover the buzzing world of pollinators that keep our ecosystem thriving—guided by Ranger Jacque! Join us for a guided tour of the newly established Pollinator Garden at Estrella Mountain Regional Park! This beautifully designed garden plays a vital role in supporting our local ecosystem and enhancing biodiversity by...
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...
Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Swing by the Nature Center and talk about the imminent (and annual) Return of the Rattlers. When temps start climbing this time of year, we all know snakes won’t be far behind. Common...
Need help learning your new device? Can't figure out how to send an email? Our Open Tech Help program is here to help! Bring your device/problem with you and one of our staff members will provide one-on-one help. Each registration is for 20 minutes of time and will be completed on a first come first...
Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today's topic is Warm Season Vegetables! Warm season vegetable gardening in Tucson is different. Time to get ready for the hot season – and yes, you can grow delicious fresh food even through the hottest part of...
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:...
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...
These fairy houses are adorable and they couldn’t be easier for kids to make. A great craft idea for a garden!
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...
Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome. No registration required
Develop water harvesting skills with this free virtual 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...
Presented by Mark Larson, retired President of the Maricopa Audubon Society and long-time Arizona birder and naturalist. Discover the birds that can be found in Maricopa County in different seasons, habitats and elevations.
oin Vera, Arizona State Park volunteers and experienced birder, on a journey to discover and learn about the owls of the Sonoran Desert. Be prepared to go on a nighttime prowl looking for owls and please bring a flashlight with a red filter on the lens and closed-toed shoes! Meet at the Palo Verde Day...