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 Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Join experienced birder...
Rio Vista Park is one of two Natural Resource Parks within the City of Tucson. Nearly 80% of the park is undeveloped with open scrub the predominant vegetation, as well as some densely vegetated areas. The remainder is recreation area. The entire park has opportunities for seeing a variety of birds, from hawks, to flycatchers,...
Celebrate Birdability Week with us on a welcoming and inclusive bird walk at Ft. Lowell Park! This beautiful urban park offers paved pathways, accessible restrooms, and excellent opportunities to enjoy birds up close—making it a perfect location for birders of all abilities. As we explore the park’s pond, mature trees, and grassy open spaces, we’ll look for year-round...
We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to just beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and look for some local specialties like the Gilded Flicker and Black-throated Sparrow. Driving directions: From Tangerine Rd. and Rancho Vistoso Blvd., go north for...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us at the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), a LEED Platinum certified structure to learn how to create your own urban oasis. Please note: this tour is given on Saturday mornings and we meet in...
Join us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, raptors, and snakes have evolved to hunt, and how their prey—such as deer and rodents—have adapted to survive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Restrooms and water at...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve. Learn about the plants and animals of the preserve’s riparian and desert...
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...
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 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
For a Ghoulishly good time, join us for this fun FREE event at Pinnacle Peak Park for a Pre-Halloween Skele-bration! Age group and family costume contests with gift card prizes, Creepy Crawlers, Scary Skulls, Spooky Skeletons, Frightful Flyers and Icky Insect Nature Stations plus a Halloween craft table. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Tucson Clean and Beautiful and partners will conduct a multi-site restoration and clean-up experience along the recovering urban reach of the Santa Cruz River. Objective: Connecting to the Santa Cruz River and fostering stewardship through education and trash removal. This event is in partnership with the Sonoran Institute, Tucson Clean and Beautiful, and Tucson Bird Alliance....
Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze BooZone Concession Animal feedings October 25 & 26, 2025 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission.
Learn about native pollinator plants and take home seeds! Join us for a presentation from Arizona Wildlife Federation, Strategic Habitat Enhancements, and Tempe's Sustainability & Resilience Division for a fun and informative presentation about growing some of the valley's native pollinator plants from seed. As part of this workshop, three new native pollinator seed...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake using proper safety equipment. Each participant receives a certificate once they learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake. If the participant...
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...
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...
This presentation will provide the beginning beekeeper with some basic skills to assist in overwintering the beehive and improve the chances for the colonies' survival through the cold months. We...
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.
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...
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,...
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...
Come see the glory of an Arizona Sunset in our least developed park! Spur Cross Ranch, by design, remains the county's least developed park in order to offer a glimpse into the beauty of Arizona's wildlands fairly close to the urban heart of its largest city. This time of year, sunset occurs conveniently early in...
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....
Feeling brave? Now that the sun's gone, the critters will be up to the last of their business for the day. The desert tends to get pretty busy in the dark. Wanna see? Join Ranger Shaun for a foray into the desert darkness! While the creeping chill of winter has started to slow things down,...