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 experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio, a member of the Audubon Society and the Sun City Birding club, for a guided bird walk followed by an informational program about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park in the park nature center classroom after the walk. Please call nature center to reserve a spot. 602-506-9580. Limit...
Become a BARK Ranger in Tempe! Love the outdoors and your dog? Join Tempe’s BARK Ranger program! Help protect our parks and trails by following the B.A.R.K. principles: Bag your pet’s waste Always leash your dog Respect wildlife Know where you can go Get cool swag, training tips, and become a community ambassador for responsible...
Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem. November 8 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Area 4 parking lot It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert...
If you like to mountain bike but don’t want to go alone, or if you’re looking for a long yet leisurely ride on some spectacular desert trails, this program is...
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...
PowerPoint is a projection program used to create and present slide shows for weddings, birthday parties, school projects and more. In this course, you will learn how to create a slideshow by inserting photos, music, animations and transitions to the slides.
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30. Will return about 9:30/10am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
Walk Like a Tortoise Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Join us as we learn about and look for signs of the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. This leisurely walk of less than 1 mile on the Jane Rau Trail will give us plenty of time to tell stories about the tortoise. We will talk about their...
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,...
Help beautify our rivers by picking up trash + removing invasive species We’re focusing on areas along our creeks where trash has collected and small patches of invasive Arundo have been spotted—and we need your help to clean it up and protect our waterways. This event will center around trash pickup and beautification efforts, making...
The Maricopa Trail & Park Foundation, in partnership with Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and with support from the Arizona State Parks and Trails Grants Program, is proud to announce the return of the Trail Ambassador Volunteer Training Program for Fall 2025. This collaborative effort offers nature and trail lovers a unique opportunity to give...
Whether you are a beginner, an old pro, or somewhere in-between, practice watercolor painting amidst the serene mesquites, saguaros and endless blue skies of the Garden. Explore watercolor painting techniques on the trails and capture the essence of the desert. All materials included. Weather permitting, class will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather....
From earth to watercolors to paper! Catherine first observed how to filter pigments from the earth at a historical pigment mill in southern France and has since adapted the process for use in her studio. In this special two-day workshop, she will demonstrate her filtering process and teach students how to make their own vine...
New and prospective students - here's your chance to get the full UAT experience! UAT Discovery Expo is an open house that offers prospective students the opportunity to explore deep inside the UAT network of relationships and resources, and get a feel for your potential fit. Tour our technology infused campus, speak to professors, sit...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and how to plant your garden in Arizona, and who to ask, wonder no more. Come talk with a Master Gardener and have your questions answered—you...
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.
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2025 Grand Avenue Arts Festival in Phoenix, Arizona, a premier event celebrating the vibrant arts, culture, and businesses on the most colorful and creative street in town, Grand Avenue. Scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, this festival attracts thousands of attendees and features local artists, musicians, and a variety of...
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 BUY $16 TICKETS IN PERSON Please...
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...
Hike the scenic riparian forest of the Hassayampa River Preserve before scaling Lyke’s Lookout for a stunning view! This is a 1.15-mile, moderate difficulty hike featuring a steep 90-foot ascent at the end. Please dress appropriately with closed toed shoes and layers as temperatures can fluctuate near the river and in the sun at the...
Herb gardening in the Tucson desert is both easy and rewarding, even for beginners! Learn which herbs thrive in our unique climate, the best options for container gardening, and the ideal planting times for a variety of herbs. This informative session runs 60–90 minutes and will equip you with everything you need to grow your...
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...
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 BUY $16 TICKETS IN PERSON Please...
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 11 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. *Please note that this is not a Workshop/Class* An online tutorial is recommended for...
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...
Join us for a presentation by world travelers 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...
Join Ranger Eric on this guided hike to learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike on a 1.9-mile loop of the Ford Canyon and Ironwood Trails starting from the Area 9 Ford Canyon Trailhead. The trail is rated as moderate with some occasionally rocky, sandy, or uneven surfaces....
Feel inner peace outside, by creating with nature. Experience a peaceful process to help you destress and relax in nature. Plus, get the mental wellness benefits of creating. Make your choice of visual, written, or musical art outdoors. This program is a 0.60-mile round trip easy walk on Lion’s Trail, featuring a 20-minute quiet nature...
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...
Learn how to track food for fat loss, optimal hormone function, and to moderate blood glucose. Presented by sports nutritionist, Kelli Michelle.
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk BUY $16 TICKETS IN PERSON Please note: Traffic and parking may...
We breathe every second—so why not learn how to use your breath to optimize your health & wellness? Did you know there are simple, easy-to-learn breathing techniques that can lower...
Everything is BETTER when creating TOGETHER! Program designed for school age children and adults to work together. Join Shari Keith "The Junk Lady" to make a fun project out of recycled materials. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
When most people think of an ecosystem, they think of the relationship between plants and animals in an area. But the most fundamental ecological relationship is between the environment and everything that lives there. Every environment presents challenges and opportunities that anything that lives there successfully must have adapted to overcome and take advantage of,...
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...
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...
Join us for a workshop on the move! This slow-paced wander invites participants to look closely, engage their senses, and connect with nature through a new lens. Along the way, we’ll talk about the basics of outdoor photography, share tips on lighting and composition, and take time to simply enjoy our surroundings. Bring your own...