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...
I look forward to another birding field trip at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. on Tuesday, April 8th at 8:00am. Himmel Park is located on the east side of Tucson Boulevard, half a block south of Speedway Boulevard. We will meet in front of the wildlife mural. You can’t miss it! There are over...
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...
It’s not a rock band; it’s a back-country rockhounding trip. Visit old mines and hard-to-reach sites in the New Mexico borderlands and Dragoon Mountains. There will be three days of mineral collecting at the Polly Ann Mine, the Round Mountain Rockhound Area, Cochise Stonghold and the Ligier Quarry where we will find green fluorite, chalcedony...
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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Learn the foundations of Microsoft Excel - including how to create, edit, and format data in a spreadsheet.
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 NHI and Yavapai College Osher Life Long Learning for a special presentation by Arizona artists Donna Larson and Sheila Kollasch. Discover the profound connections between art and nature in this inspiring presentation by artists Donna Larson and Sheila Kollasch. With a deep history exploring Arizona’s deserts and mountains, Larson and Kollasch have created a...
One of the most iconic birding locations in the nation, Madera Canyon, is right in our backyard, can you believe it?! From the desert grasslands of Proctor Road through the oak...
En el mundo de hoy, el manejo de herramientas de procesamiento de texto como Microsoft Word es esencial, ya sea para escribir cartas, preparar currículums o crear documentos importantes. Estas clases te ayudarán a dominar lo básico de Word, de manera que puedas aplicarlo en tu vida diaria o en el ámbito laboral. Nuestra serie...
Join Dr. Sean Preuss for an educational session to learn more about lower back pain. About two out of every five people suffer from lower back pain per year. We often think rest is the answer, but research shows otherwise. In this talk, you'll learn proven strategies for keeping your back strong and healthy. Ages...
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...
Learn the basics of operating and getting the most out of your iPhone. Discover the essentials of using your iPhone to its fullest! We'll guide you through installing and managing apps, keeping in touch with contacts, enjoying games, browsing the web, and checking your email and messages. Plus, you’ll learn how to personalize your device...
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:...
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...
How do natural cataclysmic processes of the Earth influence art, history, civilization, and more? The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia affected the entire world, erupting volcanic ash into the atmosphere and causing the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816. As the world’s largest and deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded history this left a major impact...