Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy...
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.
In our region, we are fortunate to have so much sun and scenery, and so many interesting plants. But water is precious and expensive. How can you have an attractive landscape, and, at the same time, keep the water bill under control? Let us show you how to use the principles of Xeriscaping to build...
Dear Platform Engineering Community, We are happy to announce our next online webinar! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey with Kubernetes, join us on May 27th for a session on enhancing Day 2 operations in Kubernetes. Are your teams slowed down by complexity? We'll explore the root causes and outline a path to...
Late evening light ignites the varnished hues of high desert sandstone. The deepening shadows make the peckings of ancient rock art more visible. Bouquets of yellow prince’s plume flowers burst forth from the crevices between boulders at the bases of cliffs. As the light fades, the first planets pop out of the heavens, then come...
Registration for class required. Open to ages 18+
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...
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...
Memory cafe provides an opportunity for caregivers and people dealing with memory impairment or loss to engage in shared activities which will help spark memory and conversation. Activities will include crafts, simple games, and engagements with art and music meant to help draw feelings and memories to the surface for discussion. Memory cafe is also...
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 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...
In continuation of our last few workshops, we're getting together again to educate small business owners on how to use Squarespace effectively. Many website builders come with tons of different tools and features to help you design the website of your dreams but it can be hard to tell how to get started and what...
Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and more. Adults 18+. Appointment required. Call or email to schedule an appointment. (623) 333-2665 [email protected]
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...
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...
The desert is full of inspiration. We will draw on the unique beauty around us and use basic techniques to create illustrations of desert cactus. Open to all skill levels. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Garden admission included.
Socious will be taking center stage at the upcoming Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust meetup, showcasing their groundbreaking approach to digital identity and how they are leveraging the Hyperledger Identus project. Their innovative solution tackles two real-world challenges that plague both organizations and individuals: the tedious, time-consuming nature of background verification and the privacy concerns surrounding age verification....
Join us for a relaxing program where we will “paint” botanical-themed magnets using colored gems. This program is offered to our adult patrons on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Seating is limited.