rip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 3 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
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...
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...
The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!
Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about (and even meet!) some of the venomous animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Drop by to learn about our local venomous animals, including how to stay safe when you’re out enjoying our beautiful desert. If you’re coming for the “Lunch and Learn” lecture, arrive early and...
Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at some of the Sonoran Desert’s most venomous creatures. Did you know that Arizona is home to 14 species of venomous snake? Or that it is home to the only venomous lizard in the U.S.? Bring a lunch and eat while we discuss a variety of snakes, lizards,...
Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
Customers will be able to get help with basic iPhone/iPad questions such as basic apps, using our digital media, moving files, etc. Registration not required.
Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week we will continue to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Laptops and mice are provided to the first 11 persons. You are more than welcome...
In this session, we will discuss when to use Direct Lake and explore best practices for utilizing this capability in MS Fabric. We will also cover strategies to maximize its effectiveness. As a Subject Matter Expert, I will share my experiences and lessons learned from implementing Direct Lake for clients with large-scale data use cases....
AZMNH is open until 8:00 PM tonight! Tonight you can also attend the THRIVE Speaker Series from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the auditorium included free with your admission....
Used properly, First Aid and CPR can SAVE LIVES! Learn proper techniques to be effective in an emergency. Recognize the signs/symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Receive crucial information on emergencies such as bleeding, shock and burns. Recognize and treat life threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest and choking. Participants must wear masks and use gloves...
Unwind and reconnect through the calming practice of neurographic art, a unique form of mindful drawing that turns thoughts into flowing lines and shapes. Using tablets, you will explore creativity, reduce stress, and cultivate inner peace through meditative artmaking. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Registration is required.
The Desert Rust meetup is back! Whether you are a long-time Rustacean or just getting started with the Rust programming language, this meetup is a your resource for learning and getting involved with the community. Join us on the Phoenix Tech Council Discord in the #rust channel and check out https://azdevs.github.io/desert-rustaceans for notes from our...