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...
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
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 Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Accessible program.
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...
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Pima County Public Library is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with...
The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Want to learn how to design easily? Join our Canva class. In this session, you'll discover how to create invitations and flyers. Learn the basics: choosing templates, customizing colors, adding text and images, and much more! Pre-requisite: Email account (Username & Password) ready. ¿Quieres aprender a diseñar de manera fácil? Únete a nuestra clase de...
¡Curso de computación básica en español! Este curso proporcionará habilidades informáticas básicas, como abrir un navegador web, realizar búsquedas en Internet, usar el correo electrónico y practicar medidas básicas de seguridad informática. Las clases se impartirán totalmente en español para que el estudiante pueda adquirir estas habilidades en su idioma. Esta es la segunda sesión...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration:...
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.
Pollinators pop with many of the same colors as the flowers they call food. Explore the various colors and textures of bees using colored pencil techniques, including stippling, hatching, layering...
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...
The Pima County Health Department's Community Mental Health and Addiction Division's mission is to raise awareness of critical issues surrounding mental health, including suicide prevention and the drug overdose epidemic. We connect vulnerable populations with essential resources, respond to community trends, and enhance the overall health and education of the community. At these tabling events,...
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger hosting, but a few popular ones go over: wildlife in the park, plants in the park (including saguaros), local indigenous culture, park history and even...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...
¡Curso de computación básica en español! Este curso proporcionará habilidades informáticas básicas, como abrir un navegador web, realizar búsquedas en Internet, usar el correo electrónico y practicar medidas básicas de seguridad informática. Las clases se impartirán totalmente en español para que el estudiante pueda adquirir estas habilidades en su idioma. Regístrese el primer día de...
Join a ranger for a Sunset Talk to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. Sunset Talks by park rangers take place at...
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Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and PHX Beer Co for "Rattlesnakes: Fact and Fiction," presented by Bryan Hughes, owner and founder of Rattlesnake Solutions, on Wednesday, August 27th from 6-8 PM at PHX Beer Co (8300 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale). This free, all-ages event offers a unique opportunity to get up close with live rattlesnakes while...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful sunset and enjoy desert views. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile walk on easy terrain among saguaros and other...