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.
Explore birds/bird life with Tom Locascio. The Park has a wide range of habitats. You will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and longtime enthusiasts will enjoy this opportunity to spot and identify many species. Bring close toed shoes, water and a snack. An indoor Presentation follows the hike. Join...
We’ll walk a little over ½ mile up the flowing Santa Cruz River deep in the agricultural fields of Marana. The walking is open because the cattle have tramped down the brush and have created paths to follow. The trails are lumpy and littered with cow pies. Santa Cruz River at Trico Rd (Oit Par...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and...
Audubon Society Bird Walk. 7:00 am
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify...
We’ve birded a short segment of the golf course here for many years. But this walk will be different. The course will be closed to golfers for annual fall reseeding on these dates. Woo-hoo! We will bird a much longer stretch of the course than usual using the cart paths while visiting all three ponds...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...
Healthcare screenings, Dental screenings, Mental Health information, Early Childhood resources.
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too. This hike will be a Blackrock Loop trail and will...
Excel is a spreadsheet program that is often used for budgets, statistics, invoices, payroll, accounting, and much more. This class will cover the basics of formatting, formulas, calculations, and graphs. There are two parts of this class; this is Part 1.
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater. Bring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank,...
Join us at the Saguaro Library for a Festival to celebrate Falling into Health! We will be having a bike rodeo (please see Bike Rodeo Event Listing for additional details) a Fall themed Family Storytime, crafts for children and a resource fair with different health related services including childhood vaccines and information on related health...
Skulls, bones, furs - what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Join Ranger Olivia to find out. Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, "Skins and Skulls." Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left...
Learn more about the gardening growing seasons and the foundations of growing in Arizona with Master Gardener Pam Shields. This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate....
Come meet Kathleen and Darryl Toupkin, residents of Arizona who recently completed their quest to visit every National Park Unit in the United States - 432 in all. Their journey took them to every state, including Hawaii and Alaska, plus every inhabited US Territory. These explorers will share a bit about their travels and talk...
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...
The City of Goodyear Water Services presents this watering workshop. Instructor: Jon Manning
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Please join us for an Open House to learn about the exciting programs we have planned for adult patrons in the coming year. You'll get a sneak preview of program examples while enjoying light refreshments. Space is limited.
Our Seed Library is coming to your branch! Join us for this beginner-friendly program covering the basics of soil, seasonal planting, and tips for growing in Yuma’s unique desert climate. While you’re here, pick up free seeds from the Seed Library to help kickstart your own home garden. This special program will visit different branches...
During our cool season, the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm-season vegetables. So go for it! Learn about both in-ground and raised-bed approaches, and the key steps to successful vegetable and herb gardening in the cool season. Presented...
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...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Every Saturday and Sunday at Noon; Saturday Brain...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, tortoises, a chuckwalla and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on...
Unlock your creativity! Create a design using our computers and get it 3-D printed—we’ll help you get started and contact you when your print is ready. Ages 12 + / Ages 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. *Please note that this is not a Workshop/Class* An online tutorial is recommended for...
Like to Sew? Want to learn? Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others. Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.
Join Willow Bend and forager John Slattery for an information-packed, hands-on workshop that will take you through all the steps of processing acorns for food, and provide recipes for preparing...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Please join us for an Open House to learn about the exciting programs that we have planned for adult patrons in the coming months. You’ll get a sneak preview of program examples while enjoying light refreshments. Te invitamos a una sesión abierta al publico donde podrás informarte sobre los programas que tenemos planeados para adultos en los siguientes...
Join the El Mirage Garden Club and the city of El Mirage at the El Mirage Community Garden at 14010 N El Mirage Road! We will be talking to the city of El Mirage about the Community Garden and handing out free literature about gardening, seeds, and other fun goodies!
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday of the month. Let's create!
Bats have long been cast as spooky symbols in myths and Halloween tales, but the truth is far more fascinating than frightening. In this talk, we’ll explore the incredible world of bats—their essential roles in our ecosystems, the reasons they deserve admiration rather than fear, and how science and curiosity can transform eerie perceptions into...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at MACH2! Design and then cut your own wooden topper in the papel picado style for a nicho using the Glowforge laser cutter! Toppers will be...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Have you ever wanted to make your own music? Join MACH1 at South Mountain Community Library to code, compose, and customize your own songs! Together we'll learn about music through...
Learn how you can help reduce heat within your space using rain gardens and native plants! You can expect to learn the basics of rain garden construction, tool use, and...
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...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, family-friendly 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark,...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a casual hour of talking nature! Fall is the transitional season from the warmth of summer into...
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Weather permitting. DIRECTIONS: Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area; 2000 N Kinney Rd. 85743 From Tucson, take Speedway Blvd west. Speedway Blvd becomes Gates...