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...
Do you have questions about your computer or any mobile device? Do you want to practice your computer skills? Drop in to work with our library staff to learn about...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote and any monsoon vegetation that may be flourishing. The route uses Blevins, Spillway, Levee...
Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join an expert Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist for about 3 hours covering 4 miles. Restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive 15 minutes before...
Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike along the Wild Burro Trail, where we’ll explore the desert and uncover some of the hidden mysteries of the Sonoran landscape — including the chance to spot wild burros! Take a scenic 3-mile hike with Ranger Jacque on the Wild Burro Trail. As we walk, we’ll uncover some...
Join us for Homeschool Day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum and dive into the science of food chains and food webs by finding out what different animals ate for dinner! Through hands on activities, guided walks, and interactive lessons, learners will discover how energy flows through ecosystems. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to dissect a real...
Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact...
It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
This introductory class will cover: On the Outside - Lock Screen - Medical ID - Home Screen - Control Center - Widgets - Security Settings - Siri - Phone - Messages - iCloud.
Sew items with others to give to a good cause. Experience Level: It is recommended that participants have some sewing experience to join this program. Current project: Collaborating with Kidskindness.org, a local non-profit, we are sewing drawstring bags that are then filled with donated hygiene products for students in need at a local junior high...
Stop by the Nature Center to talk with Ranger Nikki and 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...
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...
Learn to bake your own organic sourdough bread at home and take home the following tools when registering for this workshop! Sourdough starter in a mason jar Proofing basket Proofing basket cloth liner Bread lame Traditional organic sourdough recipe printed and digital sourdough guide Your own loaf to take home and bake the next day...
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...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to meet our snake, Gila monster, and tortoise, and explore the important...
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 ...
Join Olivia for an engaging interactive course, where you will discover the power a variety of herbs that not only soothe the nervous system, but also improve sleep, elevate mood and support adrenal/hormonal health. You will also learn about different herbal preparations and create your own special tincture or tea blend. All materials and handouts are...
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...
Join us in MACH2 as we create Papel Picado banners in Design Space, then bring your design to life with the Cricut paper cutting machine! Please note: Space is limited. Please arrive early to secure tickets from the information desk on Cholla's second floor! Tickets are available 30 minutes before the event start. This program...
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...
Come catch an Arizona sunset on the trail with Ranger Shaun. October is one of the best times to catch sunsets in the parks! The temperature isn't super high, and the sun goes down early enough that you can still get home in time for a decent dinner! Ranger Shaun's walking sections of 3 different...
Join Yavapai County Master Gardener Karen Kumar for an engaging session on gardening. Bring your questions and curiosity. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition....
This one's for the grown ghouls. Step into a night of wicked fun, twisted science, and glamorous ghouls at Hot Ghoul Halloween—where the monsters are real, the makeup gets messy, and the science is spine-tingling! Prepare to be amazed (and maybe a little alarmed) as we crank up the fright—and the fun—for a chilling evening...
Lights. Bugs. Theater! What now? Ranger Shaun is hosting another bug theater at the Cave Creek Amphitheater! October's cooling temperatures and earlier sunsets mean more dark but less optimal conditions for many of our desert dwelling insects and arachnids. "Less optimal" doesn't mean "unlivable" or even "unusable" though! Let's see what we can draw out...
Looking for a new fun and affordable date night activity? Look no further! Join the Riparian Preserve staff for a unique hiking experience, exploring the riparian preserve after dark. During...
Laser cutters are awesome tools and HeatSync Labs is a place where you can laser cut cool projects. This is the class for anyone wanting to learn to use the laser cutter without needing supervision. Learn how to cut and engrave with both the 80 Watt and 60 Watt laser cutters. We will get hands...