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Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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 7 am and explores a different aspect of the park each week....

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Tortoise Talk

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much!   Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the...

Free with Park Fee

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

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...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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....

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Patio Chat

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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. 

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour

Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St., Tucson

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...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Using Windows 11

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

Learn to use the basic tools and features of Windows. Previous exposure to personal computers, desktop applications and the Internet is needed.

Free

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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:...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Learn Computer Basics

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

In this workshop, you’ll learn about: Navigating Windows 10 (and 11) Using the task manager Saving and deleting files Bring your questions! We’ll have a Q & A at the end of the class. Laptops provided or feel free to bring your own! Please note, this class is held at the Sahuarita Food Bank: 17750 S La Cañada Dr....

Free

Chandler Public Library: Bingocize

Chandler Public Library - Sunset Campus 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler

Bingocize®, brought to you by the Area Agency on Aging, strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and health education. Come play Bingocize® twice per week, with each session running about an hour and consisting of exercises (range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance exercises) and/or health education questions. Registration required. This program is...

Free

Avondale Public Library: Ayuda con Aparatos Electronicos

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming de películas, y mucho más. Adults 18+. Se requiere cita. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico para agendar su cita.   (623) 333-2665 [email protected]

Free

Pima County Public Library: Men’s Health for Every Age

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson

Men's health for every age. This presentation focuses on several men's health concerns including prostate and testicular cancer as well as many other conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, mental...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Android Phone Help Desk

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

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.

Free

National Park Service: Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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...

Free with Park Fee

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

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

Watershed Management Group: In-Person Laundry to Landscape Greywater Class (Tucson Water Rebate)

Watershed Management Group Living Lab and Learning Center 1137 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson

Your washing machine can be a consistent source of greywater irrigation for high water use plants in your landscape like food producing trees and shrubs. Learn how to tap into this resource to help support your landscape and hydro-local living! This in-person class meets the requrement for Tucson Water's greywater rebate and walks you through the process...

Free

Pima County Public Library: The Wonderful World of Bats

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

In honor of International Bat Night (celebrated on the last Saturday evening of August) Pima County Natural Resources will be giving a talk about The Wonderful World of Bats. Explore the exciting nightlife of bats, their intriguing adaptations, and the important roles they play in the environment. Discuss current threats to bat populations and what...

Free

City of Chandler: Terrarium Building Workshop

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Creating an indoor garden with terrariums is a fun way to bring the outdoors in. Learn to construct and care for a terrarium filled with plants, mosses, and bioactive components. You will pick up plenty of care tips and facts to help you become the best plant parent possible. Some supplies are provided, an additional...

$7 – $10