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 your smartphone, email, word processors, or basic computer operation. ¿Tienes dudas sobre tu computadora o algún dispositivo móvil? ¿Quieres practicar tus habilidades informáticas? Venga a trabajar con...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy walk. We will meet at the Nature Center and check...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Enchanted Hills Trails Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking...
We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee or pass required. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes always recommended. Beginning birders welcome. Leaders are...
Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem. November 7, 2025 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the covered tables near the trailer. It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into...
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters. 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...
Experience wonders aboard the luxurious Verde Canyon Railroad. During this four-hour narrated ride, learn about the local history, culture, and charm of iconic landscapes, including rare high-desert riparian habitats, red-rock buttes, and ancient ruins. The excursion stops for lunch and dinner; meals are at your own expense. Activity level: easy. Meet at bus in Chandler...
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 basic apps: Contacts - Calendar - Reminders - Notes - Camera - Photos - Maps
Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language...
Irrigation has been the foundation of life in the Phoenix Basin for thousands of years. The Ancestral O’Odham, commonly known as the Hohokam, developed one of the most expansive and sophisticated irrigation systems in the ancient world. Contrary to popular beliefs, the Hohokam did not disappear, but live on through O’Odham communities today. In this...
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 Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! Several days each month prior to the train ride, hawks, owls, eagles and other Raptors at the Depot are crowd pleasers thanks to the educational efforts of Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. As breathtaking as it is to...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike a 2.6-mile loop of the Baseline Trail. The trails are moderate, with occasional inclines and rocky, uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy footwear and sun protection, carry ample water, electrolytes, and snacks. Restrooms and a water...
Lace up your boots—it's back! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge kicks off November 1 and runs through February 8. You’ve got 100 days to hike, run, bike, or horseback ride your way through 100 or more miles of scenic trails across the county. Whether you're a trail...
Join us for a free Memory Screening Event! Certified Options Counselors will provide a quick, 5–10 minute, non-diagnostic screening designed to give you insight on your memory. This simple check can help identify whether further evaluation may be beneficial. Take an active step in caring for your brain health—stop by and get screened today! Register...
Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that started on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know about the rules and guidelines of the challenge, how to register and log miles and how to make the most of your 100-day journey. So, get...
Superfoods and Super Heroes come together in this fun, interactive STEAM-focused presentation of foods that are nutritional dynamos. Superfoods don’t come in packages. These are whole foods, produced by nature that are extremely nutritious or beneficial to your overall health and wellness and have a combination of low calories, high fiber, and high in vitamins...
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all...
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.
Embark on a scenic 3.6-mile hike with Ranger Jacque, traversing from Frog Tanks to the Beardsley Trailhead at a leisurely pace. This moderate hike features approximately 300 feet of elevation change and rocky terrain, offering stunning views as the sun begins to set, creating beautiful golden hour light over the desert. Along the way, you'll...
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...
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 Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States
Reserved tickets for "Forward! To the Moon" planetarium show at the November 7th, 2025 Astronomy Night at the Mesa Community College Planetarium on MCC's Southern & Dobson campus in Mesa, Arizona. Showings of "Forward! To the Moon" are 30 minutes in length. Shows start at approximately 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm. Guests with ticket reservations should arrive at least 15...
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...
In this presentation, archives staff will give an overview of activities in the Putnam Collection Center, including acquisition of collections, preservation techniques, storage, and outreach. They’ll highlight processing and cataloging, digitization, exhibit creation, and access. Learn about how we care for Lowell’s 130+ years of history and enjoy seeing some of the cool items we...