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...
Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon! Here, we’ll watch for hummingbirds, migrating orioles, and an abundance of other species....
Early April is a fantastic time to see spring migration happening at Sweetwater Wetlands. In this workshop we will focus on finding and practicing identification of shorebirds. Shorebirds likely 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 us for a special field trip to support the Birdathon fundraiser! This outing is perfect for those who want to contribute to Birdathon but don’t have a team of their own. Enjoy a fun and educational birding experience, all while supporting bird conservation. All registration fees will go directly to the Birdathon fundraiser, helping...
Join us to start on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identify the various birds at our bird feeders. Then we will venture out on a short walk via a trail to see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars (some are available) and wear close-toed shoes. No pets...
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 and...
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12 Come by any time between 8am-10am both days Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home. This April,...
As one of Arizona’s most recognizable and infamous landscape features, canyons play an important biological role and can reveal hidden geologic secrets. Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Pontatoc Canyon. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles are recommended and...
Celebrate Earth Day by making your own hummingbird feeder! Help protect and preserve these natural pollinators. Supplies will be provided to make your first feeder but you can also make more...
A Southwest icon of Native American culture – Casa Grande Ruins & Museum – offers a day of discovery as you explore the mystery and complexity of a network of communities and irrigation canals. The Museum collections include historic artifacts, archives, an extensive photograph collection, and several historic properties. Afterwards, enjoy an independent lunch. Activity...
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
This monthly program offers a comfortable, safe and engaging place for people living with memory loss along with their caregivers to meet with others in a like situation. Meet with small groups of caregivers to share information and experiences. Learn and build new skills, gain peer support, and discover ideas to enhance your quality of...
Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Learn how to boost your creativity and develop your photographic eye to produce stunning story-telling photographs.
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...
Come learn more about the Kumeyaay practices of agave roasting with a talk by Dr. Stanley Rodriguez. Dr. Rodriguez, member of the Kumeyaay Santa Ysabel Band of the Iipay Nation, is an educator, language teacher, and tribal singer. He is an advocate for his community’s culture and traditions and serves in a number of advising...
You’ve got your shiny new toys, now take them out with Ranger Shaun and give them a try! This will be a slow-moving, easy with some medium difficultly sections, 3.5-mile...
Join Georgia Lord Library's Master Gardener Terri Kelly, noon-1pm. Presentations will be timely for the season covering topics from vegetable gardens, to landscape watering, to desert adapted plantings and everything in between. Master Gardeners provide outreach and education to our community. And they help bring science-based information on plants, gardens and landscapes to the public.
Celebrate Sedona's iconic landscape and Native American pictography with VVAC and world-renowned Archaeologist, Peter J. Pilles Jr. Join us for a lovely lunch and an engaging presentation at the Courtyard by Marriott located in West Sedona. Pilles will present: “Kinyuriki of the Wipukpaia.” Location: Courtyard by Marriott4105 West State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336
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...
Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...
Join us for the Digital Literacy Series at Mayer Public Library
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 /...
Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist and Seek apps you can use to identify any living organism on the planet with your smartphone, while also increasing our knowledge of where they...
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...
Join Harmon Library and AZ Health Zone as we start a spring garden! We will be adding soil, transplanting seedlings, and planting seeds into our raised garden beds. Families and children of all ages are welcome!
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,...
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, ask...
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...
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...
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...
Learn about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can help with on this late afternoon-evening hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to look for and...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful sunset, a full moon and amazing desert views. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile walk on easy terrain among saguaros and other cacti as the sun sets on the horizon and the full moon sits low on the eastern horizon. We will also be...