Trip Difficulty: Easy with only short jaunts from our vehicles as we drive around the area. Trip Duration: Return shortly after noon. Carpooling required. This time will represent peak occurrence for shorebirds at this site and we’ll take this occasion to carefully study and talk about their identification. Bring comfortable walking shoes and sun protection,...
oin us for a historical walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the history, architecture and art of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest. This is a 0.9 mile walking tour from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho's former grocery...
Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Looking to get out on the water, but don’t want to do it alone? Just want to spend some quality paddle time on the lake? We’ve got just the thing! Sign up for this morning kayak excursion on Lake Pleasant. We’ll begin at the...
Featuring five local authors and their books to engage children. This filmed series can be enjoyed at home with your child before bed or at anytime. We are proud to present: Julie Blake Gidley, Monica Brown, Erica P. Mason, Diana Reich, and Susan Lamb. This collection of children's stories introduces young readers to themes of...
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...
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...
Come take in some stunning desert vistas with Ranger Shaun. A 4.2-mile medium difficultly hike up and around the beautiful scenic loop looking for wildlife and discussing the more interesting plant life we find along the way. Closed toe shoes and water bottles required. Hats and sunscreen or other sun protection strongly recommended. No pets...
The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be in the Library's West side parking lot. It is sometimes possible to walk-in but appointments are better. Sign up here and find the hero in you! Use Blood Drive Code AJPL
Intended for those new to computers and want support in learning basic computer actions. Topics covered: getting started with computers, controlling the computer, and finding your way around a computer.
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...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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...
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....
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]
Relax, doodle, and discover the art of Zentangle! Join us for a fun, creative workshop. No experience needed, all supplies provided.
Curious about where your water goes after leaving home? Join our tour and uncover the biological processes behind Flagstaff's grade A+ reclaimed water. Learn how advanced methods ensure sustainability and purity, making a positive impact on our environment. Reservations are required. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day event...
Our breath is our most immediate life source. Focused breathing can decrease blood pressure, reduce stress and improve sleep among many other benefits. Vibrational frequency has been identified as the essence of life. Vibrational energy can be enhanced and elevated through music, drumming, string and wind instruments along with singing bowls and more. Join this...
Learn how to propagate your own fruit trees using locally collect seed. We will discuss the pros and cons of ungrafted fruit trees, how to collect, store and grow your seeds. At the end of the workshop you will take home seeds you have prepared for cold treatment. Reservations are required. Part...
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings―asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass―offer us gifts and...
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
Following the Sun and Moon at this site has revealed shadow lines and light daggers interacting with certain petroglyph elements marking significant culural events in the Hopi calendar. Hybrid Event: Webinar requires registration, in-person does not require a reservation. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day event wholly designed...
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 VIRTUAL class meets the requirement for Tucson Water's greywater rebate and walks you through the process...
From fried circuits to miscalculated metrics, this laugh-out-loud yet eye-opening presentation explores some of the most infamous NASA mission mishaps--and the ingenuity that saved the day. Packed with humor, science,...
Learn about some of the important wild plants of the Colorado Plateau and their uses on this guided tour of the Moore Medicinal Garden at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The garden has more than 130 species, many featured in the books of Southwest herbalist Michael Shaw Moore, who studied the Indigenous knowledge of ways...
Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting a program on Landscaping with Native Plants, in partnership with Yavapai County Master Gardeners on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:45PM. Explore the beauty and benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants in this informative presentation! You’ll learn what defines a native plant, why incorporating them into...
Join us for an inspiring event that highlights the achievements and experiences of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). With women still underrepresented in these fields, this...
The Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925 highlighted the deep divide between fundamentalist and modernist views on evolution and more broadly, the perceived conflict between science and religion. This program will explore the origins of this historic trial, its key figures, the public spectacle surrounding it, and its enduring impact on society. Hybrid Event: Webinar requires...
A star party is a magical evening of celestial exploration, perfect for curious minds of all ages! Enjoy twilight talks--short, engaging presentations by astronomers who share fascinating facts about the...
Starting just after sunset at Tynkertopia, participants will have the opportunity to look through a telescope that will target several different astronomical sources throughout the evening. During this time, there...
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather. Admission is free, but space is limited. Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...
Step into an evening of heartfelt, true stories from NAU faculty and graduate students, crafted in collaboration with the Writing Class Radio podcast. Hear firsthand accounts of adventures in science--the challenges, the breakthroughs, the stumbles, and the unexpected lessons that change people. It's science as you've never heard it before: raw, human, and unforgettable. Think...
oin us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes are available courtesy of our volunteers.
In 1938, no one thought that two female botanists and a small crew of boatmen could run the Colorado River and make it out alive. But that's exactly what Lois Jotter and Elzada Clover did as they mapped the Grand Canyon's botany for the first time, as described in the book Brave the Wild River....