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.
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated an important wildlife corridor, so we’ll keep an eye out for native birds such as Gila woodpeckers and cactus wrens, and other desert wildlife Trekking...
Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Enjoy a guided nature hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along the North trail which is mostly flat with some uneven/rocky...
Spend the morning hiking through cactus covered hills and learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Derik. The hike will cover 3 miles out and back along the State trail on relatively flat trail with a few short rocky sections. Hikers should bring 1-2 liters of water and come prepared for the...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this vital desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of desert life as we explore the riparian habitat...
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...
Join us for a special event where beauty meets resilience. The Master Gardener will guide you through the principles of Firewise gardening - sharing expert tips on how to design stunning, low-maintenance landscapes using fire resistant plants that help safeguard your home and community.
Google Photos es una herramienta en línea que te ayuda a guardar, organizar y compartir tus fotos y videos de forma segura. Todo tu contenido se respalda en la nube, lo que significa que puedes acceder a tus recuerdos desde cualquier dispositivo en cualquier momento. También ofrece funciones inteligentes para editar y crear álbumes automáticamente....
Want mealtime to be easier and healthier? In this class, we’ll explore simple tips, tasty ideas, and practical strategies to fuel your family’s bodies and brains. Learn how to build balanced meals, make healthier choices, and enjoy food without the stress because good nutrition should be delicious and doable! FRC Programs are for children birth...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to...
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...
Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! In this casual drop-in program, there will be live samples of cacti to touch and learn about. Bring any questions you might have about how our cacti not only survive...
Learn how to keep safe on the Internet.
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...
The science of good photography does not have to remain a mystery. Join this group of photographic artists wishing to make a statement with their art. Come, amateur photographers or professionals! Learn more about photography. Bring samples of your work, prints, or flash drive. We'll share and show them on a screen. It's fun! Meets the 3rd...
Learn the basics of your Android device.
This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The...
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
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...
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,...
Join Matt Kearney and Sam Nagy for a peer support for adults. Provides support for addiction, anxiety, PTSD, depression. RSVP to attend. Text or call for more information 520-738-2545. Pizza will be provided. "Together we can make changes for the better." *This is not a library-sponsored event.
Join us for the second garden club event of the season! We'll be making our own DIY seed paper! Seed paper is an eco friendly way to recycle paper and help grow flowers and other plants in your garden.
Presented by Anta-Clarisse Sarr (Researcher, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oregon) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting...
Love photography? Visit the Sierra Vista Camera Club at our next meeting. Meet fellow photographers, learn new techniques, share your photos. All levels welcome! Location: Sierra Vista Police Department 911...
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
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 Three parts of this class; this is Part 2.
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...
In this month’s Gardening Talks with Yavapai County Master Gardeners, learn about Wildlife Damage Control. In this talk, we will discuss the many aspects of Wildlife such as what Wildlife is, Wildlife enhancements, dealing with Wildlife, and legal status. Gardening Talks are held in partnership with Yavapai Master Gardeners. For more information about Yavapai Master...
Are you dreading the thought of preparing your garden for winter? Don’t know where to start? Come join us for an interactive presentation filled with information, suggestions and the motivation to get you on the right track for planning and preparing your garden for the winter months ahead. We’ll discuss the benefits of: Late fall...
Seasonal visitor or year-round resident, take notes with Angela Judd and make the most of fall and winter in Arizona. Learn which cool-season flowers, herbs, and veggies thrive here, and how to grow them in patios, containers, or raised beds. Angela Judd will share layouts and low-maintenance care tips so you can enjoy fresh harvests...
Take a sketchbook out onto the Garden trails to do some deep observation, noticing change in the desert each week. This series focuses on the concept of change in desert plants over time, highlighted by ScanLAB’s Desert Pulse exhibit. This will be a mix of nature sketching, personal journaling and scientific observations as used by...
Join 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.