oin us for a historical walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the history, architecture and art of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest. This is a 0.9 mile walking tour from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho's former grocery...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Binoculars may be available to borrow at the Nature...
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 how to use email, including how to send, receive, and reply to messages, organize and delete emails, and search for messages. Attendees will create an email account.
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
The prickly pear cactus is a treasure used as a food, in first aid and as a medicinal for certain conditions. But how do you get past the spines? Join us as we reveal the best techniques for harvesting, cleaning, processing and eating this amazing cactus. Taste a variety of foods made with the bright...
Join Ranger Eric on a guided hike on the 2.9-mile North Trail loop as we learn about the plants, animals, and ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert. The trail is rated as easy, but with occasional sandy or uneven surfaces. Please bring your own water and snacks, wear sun protection and sturdy footwear. Restrooms are available...
What's for dinner? Vegetables! Discover how to eat more organic vegetables at dinner and we'll help make all your healthy dreams a reality. Join the good4urevolution and learn, eat, and dream! Presented by Natural Grocers - Nutritional Health Coach Community Outreach
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...
If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays at the library.
As we age, changes in memory and thinking are common—but how do we know when these changes go beyond what's considered "normal"? This informative lecture will explore the key differences between typical age-related cognitive changes and the early signs of dementia. Attendees will learn how memory, attention, language, and problem-solving may be affected by aging,...
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 us for the third garden club event of the season! We'll be discussing hydroponic gardening and making our own DIY hydroponic gardens.
Discover how to use your smartphone to capture meaningful images of your life, travels, family, friends and everyday moments. This six-part lecture series blends simple photography tips with hands-on shooting exercises - making it easy and fun to explore your camera's settings, modes, simplified editing tools and creative potential. In these six lectures, learn how...
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
Your washing machine can be a consistent source of greywater irrigation for high water use plants in your landscape like food producing trees and shrubs. Learn how to tap into...
The beauty of water is that it has so many dimensions, and it is the source of life on our planet Earth. Even before the existence of humans, water was providing meaningful energy for life and creating all kinds of lifeforms and systems for Nature to exist. We are inviting you to a conversation about...
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...
Water is a valuable desert resource and attracts many different types of birds. Learn more about which birds call AZ ponds and lakes home, and what we can do to...
Water is a valuable desert resource and attracts many different types of birds. Learn more about which birds call AZ ponds and lakes home, and what we can do to help protect them and their habitat.
When we observe the world around us in sketches and illustration, we see so much more detail. Learn drawing techniques that will allow you to capture and communicate what you observe. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Class will be held indoors. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Garden admission included.
Elevate your Thanksgiving decorations with this hands-on gold leafing workshop. Discover how easy it is to transform simple gourds, leaves, and pumpkin shapes into luxurious golden accents. Registration is required....
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a monthly look at amphibians and reptiles. Caecilians are surely the least known group of amphibians. Restricted to tropical regions of the world, these animals look more like worms than other amphibians. They are often ignored when amphibians are discussed so it...
Join us for an evening with artist Carolyn Schmitz, whose imaginative creations transform the familiar into something extraordinary. In her current exhibition, Return to Stone, Carolyn turns from paint and canvas...