Stop by an information table where Ranger Shaun will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. : Ranger Shaun will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies...
Fort Lowell Park, an urban park located in central Tucson, draws a wide variety of bird species with its habitat mix of open fields, desert scrub, and trees. We’ll look for wintering ducks such as American Wigeons on the pond, flycatchers like the brilliant Vermilion Flycatcher along the field edges, woodpeckers in the pecan grove,...
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 8 am and explores a different aspect of the park...
Every second Thursday of the month, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM At Mission Garden, meet at the front gate FREE Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders. We'll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden is a good place for...
Now that you have those cool new toys, come with Ranger Shaun out into the desert and learn to use them! After learning about the Citizen Science apps (and maybe stepping out to download them) let’s take them out into the desert and practice using them some. Ranger Shaun’s brought along some specimen jars and...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a...
Join Mission Garden to plant agave, inspired by Indigenous plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future festival’s agave roast. Help us plant agaves as part of Mission Garden’s new Tomorrow’s Garden, where we consider what foods might be grown sustainably in...
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...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake using proper safety equipment. Each participant receives a certificate once they learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake. If the participant...
Prescott Valley Public Library will be offering a Beginning Computer Skills course. In this course, learners will be introduced to different types of computers and their parts. They will practice...
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...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and...
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 Dr. Ted Fleming to learn more about these fascinating flying mammals! We’ll explore the diversity of bats, their importance in ecosystems across the world, and hear about Dr. Fleming’s ongoing research with the lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) as it visits hummingbird feeders here in southern Arizona from mid-August to late October. Theodore H. Fleming...
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...
If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays at the library.
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
April: Design and cut your own vinyl stickers! Explore your creative side. Each month learn a new creative skill or technique to make something unique. Activities are designed for those ages 12 and up. Registration is recommended, as supplies may be limited.
Join us at Cholla Library's Brand-New Mach Two maker space! Come discover how you can use Tinkercad to simulate intricate marble runs, swinging pendulums, and even speeding cars in Tinkercad's real-time physics simulator! Registration is required for participation.
Presented by M. Akif Sarikaya (Quaternary Geologist, Istanbul Technical University, Eurasia Institute of Earth Sciences) Part of the Geosciences Colloquium Series This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 4-5PM...
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:...
Parents/Guardians will learn how to set up Android 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...
We will meet out front of the clubhouse and start by checking the back patio overlooking the pond for the aquatic birds. Typically we see American wigeon, Great Egret, Ring-necked duck and Pied-billed grebe on or around the pond. Then we will check the neighboring washes from the sidewalk for the desert species. We can...
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...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
This event is free. All gifts are appreciated—they help the garden grow. Come experience an agave roast and learn about these plants’ many uses! Members of the Kumeyaay tribe, led by Dr. Stanley Rodriguez, will demonstrate their methods of roasting agave hearts, then share samples of this sweet, unique food. Dr. Stanley Rodriguez, member of...
Join us for an 8-hour Sewing for Adults class, where you’ll learn the basics of sewing, including how to operate a sewing machine, follow simple patterns, and complete your first project. Designed for beginners (or those who wish to refresh their skills), this hands-on workshop fosters creativity, builds practical skills, and provides the confidence to tackle...
Join Dr. Maurice Crandall for a talk demystifying Indian gaming and casinos from an environmental, economic, and Indigenous perspective. Of the many developments in Indian Country over the past fifty years, perhaps none has been more important than the advent of Indian gaming and tribal casinos. But Indian gaming is also one of the most...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...