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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Waterfall Morning Walk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Shaun for a morning jaunt up the mountain!   Come for an early walk in the relative cool of the morning up to the top of waterfall trail and back. We’ll take a moment to examine the petroglyphs along the way, discuss some of the local vegetation, and watch for wildlife become active as...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Pollinators and Butterfly Monitoring

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why Maricopa County Parks monitor and support butterfly populations. Along with the other pollinators that help out in our parks!   Twice a year, Maricopa County Parks and Recreations works with local experts and volunteers to spend a few hours out on our park trails to...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive Bloodmobile

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

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. Use sponsor code phxlibrary.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Pollinators

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Ranger Shaun’s brought out the bug box again! But bugs aren’t the only pollinators on the block! Come learn about the others too!   Everybody loves flowers of one type or another. While plants are the ultimate root of these beautiful wonders of the natural world, it’s really pollinators we have to thank for the show....

Free with Park Fee

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Intro to Desert Hiking

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

With cooler weather on the horizon, stop by the Nature Center to visit with Ranger Derik and learn what you should carry on your desert hikes and how to stay safe while you’re out in the parks. A table will be set up in the nature center with clothing, gear, maps and packing lists.  Stop...

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Public Library: Intro to 3D Printing

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

earn the basics of 3D printing as well as a broad overview of Tinkercad and Thingiverse, the software platforms that help make your 3D prints become a reality. If time allows, participants will choose simple projects to print and take home.

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Pollinator Talk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

A more in-depth look at the pollinator-flower relationship with Ranger Shaun.   A basic discussion of flower morphology and plant reproductive strategies as they relate to pollinators. What are flowers anyway? Why are they the colors and shapes they are? Why do only some animals go to certain ones? Not a bug person? You might be...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

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 /...

$20 – $25

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

$350

Glendale Public Library: Intro to Visible Mending for Adults

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Visible mending is a technique embraced by various cultures to repair fabric, enhancing its longevity while also adding a distinct personal flair. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals...

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...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Embroidery Machine Demonstration

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Learn how to operate our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine and find out what it can do. Registration is not required but space is limited.

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

Glendale Public Library: Tech help @ Main

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Are you looking for a one- on-one session to learn how to use technology better? Drop in for help to get you comfortable using an application. Basic Excel Word eBooks Online Applications Resume Writing using My Career Advisor Email Facebook

Free

Maricopa County Library District: El Mirage Garden Club

MCLDAZ - El Mirage Library 14011 N. 1st Ave., El Mirage

Join us for the first garden club event of the season! We'll be planting flowers in our raised garden bed from seed and from transplants!

Free

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

Pinal County Library District: Crafts for Pollinators

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Build a simple pollinator waterer and hummingbird feeder! Help support our pollinating birds & insects with a pollinator waterer and hummingbird feeder. These are easy to make with upcycled items you might have around your house, but we'll provide all the supplies thanks to the Friends of the Library! Teens & adults welcome.

Free

Bright Side Bookshop: Framing Nature – An Evening with Yolonda Youngs

Bright Side Bookshop 18 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff

Join us at Bright Side Bookshop for a special evening with Yolonda Youngs as she shares her novel, Framing Nature. This free event will include a reading, Q&A, and book signing. About The Book: Winner of the 2024 John Brinkerhoff Jackson Prize from American Association of Geographers The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate terrain hike to see plant life that may have been invigorated by any monsoon rains.  Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile moderately paced hike to observe cacti, shrubs and any summer wildflowers that may have popped up if we were treated to monsoon rains. If conditions are right, we...

Free with Park Fee