In this class, we will review the design and use of the mouse and keyboard, explore the features and tools at your disposal, and make sure you have time to practice using what we've learned. No computer experience required. You do not need to register but space is limited. This class will be presented in both...
Discover and explore the spectacular world of birding. Learn about field guides, field trips, bird identification, birding optics, birding organizations, and bird apps. Connect with other individuals and help grow the birding community.
For out-of-town visitors and those new to the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul’s easy-walking trails and beautiful gardens provide close-up looks at many of the typical birds of the Sonoran Desert. Of the more than 500 bird species that spend time in Arizona during the year, 140 are known to have visited Tohono Chul, and on...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate terrain hike to see plant life that may have been invigorated by any monsoon rains and butterflies searching for food. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look for blooming vegetation and pollinators such as butterflies, beetles and bees that may be visiting flowers. Learn how to...
Healthcare screenings, Dental screenings, Mental Health information, Early Childhood resources.
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in...
Staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with anything covered in our computer classes, ranging from keyboard and mouse usage to email and internet help. Assistance will also be available for downloading digital books, magazines, audiobooks, movies and music available to mobile devices (smart phones, iPads, tablets) and personal computers through phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Bring your...
Free Classes Computer Skills 101 Explore A.I. at the Library-Two Free Classes for Beginners! Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? Join us for two basic, beginner-friendly classes designed to help you understand and use A.I. with confidence. Part 1-What is A. I.? Learn what A.I. can and can't do, how...
Bring your device to get help with apps, settings, and everyday tech. This drop-in program offers friendly, one-on-one assistance to help you feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or laptop. Asistencia en español disponible.
Learn about our local wildlife, their habitat needs, and why they may be attracted to your yard or neighborhood. Discuss ways to design and manage your property to benefit both you and wildlife and get practical tips for living in harmony with our fellow desert inhabitants. Presented by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation
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...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see along the trails and around the...
Bring your device to get help with apps, settings, and everyday tech. This drop-in program offers friendly, one-on-one assistance to help you feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or laptop. Asistencia en español disponible.
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...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
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.
What is the global state of biodiversity? The answer is the goal of a worldwide array of programs devoted to monitoring plant and animal populations. A focus of these programs...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular...
Join Tohono Chul’s Gardens Manager Jack Dash and Engagement Manager Luke Takata for a special talk and book signing celebrating the release of The Southwest Native Plant Primer. This new book introduces 235 native wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees suited for gardeners of all experience levels who want to create resilient, ecologically beneficial landscapes....
Participants are invited to enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. NASA Solar System Ambassador, Mark Johnston (Instagram: @azastroguy), will highlight the evening’s visible objects, including planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters and nebulae through a high-end refractor telescope, while providing a...