We’ll meet at 6am at the Starbucks at 2832 N Power Road in Mesa (NW corner of Power and McDowell) to form carpools to the Salt River. Then we’ll explore several spots along the river, hoping to find lingering waterfowl, common desert species, and also colorful migrants using the river as their summer home or...
Visit Arizona's most famous landmark and one of the natural wonders of the world. Travel to the Desert View Watchtower and scenic overlooks before hiking to an incredible secluded viewpoint to enjoy a sack lunch. Afterward, spend time independently exploring Grand Canyon Village before heading back home. Transportation and entrance fees included; bring a sack...
The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
We’ll be at the forefront of spring migration but should see returning Bell’s Vireos and Lucy’s Warblers, along with a great mix of oak woodland, riparian, and thornscrub species like Canyon Towhee, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Hutton’s Vireo, and Black-throated Sparrow. We will meet at the McDonald’s in Green Valley (Continental Road) at 6:30am and then carpool...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
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 characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary. Bird a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species within urban NW Tucson, where we expect to see birds such as Gilded Flicker, Phainopepla, Cooper’s Hawk, and many more.
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy and short hike to the Wildlife Pond and part of Mule Deer Trail. Along the way, we will discuss basic bird...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Sweetwater Preserve at the eastern edge of the Tucson Mountains. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile...
Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Enjoy a guided nature hike along some of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will begin along the Spur Cross trail and then switch onto Metate trail, both are rated easy-moderate with...
Join Ranger Shaun for a walk-and-talk among the trees of the Preserve. Come take a casual stroll along 2 of Hassayampa’s more popular trails with a ranger. We’ll chat about the local plant and animal wildlife. The combined trails total roughly 1.3 miles round trip and are all rated easy with mostly flat, sandy surfaces....
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Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters.
It's not just about adding year to your life. It's about adding life to your years! At its core, biohacking involves making changes to your lifestyle or body to optimize performance. These changes can be simple, like adopting a new diet, or complex, like using advanced technology to monitor your health. Many people see biohacking...
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...
Keep your mind in motion and feet on the ground. Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem solving skills. You'll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk...
Learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert, and the Seek and iNaturalist apps on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to learn about plants and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert while hiking 1 mile roundtrip on the Bajada Trail. The trail grade is rated as easy, but with frequently rocky...
Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn about one of our partner organizations, Leave No Trace. This is a casual drop-in program, that will have information about how you can enjoy parks and other natural areas while leaving no trace when you use them. You will learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace...
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these at more! Registration not required.
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 black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
We’re excited to continue to offer this free and open to the public program. Reading is something on many of our “to-do” lists, but some of us need a little extra incentive, like having a group that meets monthly to discuss. This group focuses on books related to natural history, with some southwestern component, written...
Join us for the Digital Literacy Series at Mayer Public Library
Each 1st Friday 1-4pm learn to fold new Origami designs! Free, paper provided, recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger folders will need parental assistance.
This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
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...
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, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration Planetarium Tickets...
Parents/Guardians will learn how to set up iOS parental controls and secure their child's devices. In this hands-on workshop, instructors will guide you step-by-step through the parental control features on iOS, helping you confidently set up your child's phone for safety and appropriate use. You'll have the opportunity to follow along on your own device,...
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
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 our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
Reserved tickets for "Two Small Pieces of Glass" planetarium show at the April 4th, 2025 Astronomy Night at the Mesa Community College Planetarium on MCC's Southern & Dobson campus in Mesa, Arizona. Showings of "Two Small Pieces of Glass" are 25 minutes in length. Shows start at approximately 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm. Guests with ticket reservations should...
Come to the El Mirage Library to see the first quarter moon at its most beautiful! The evening starts with a presentation on Astronomy in the library's program room. The presentation will start at 6:15 pm and complete about 6:45 pm. The sun sets about 6:53 pm so everyone can then move outside to view...
Come to the El Mirage Library to see the first quarter moon at its most beautiful! Be there at 6 PM to listen to a lecture about the moon and stars. At 7 PM Telescopes will be provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club to view the moon & other celestial objects.
Show Times: Friday, April 4: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure. The content for this program changes every month it is shown....
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...