The Sulphur Springs Valley south of Willcox entertains a number of winter visitors, not just thousands of Sandhill Cranes but also shorebirds and raptors. We’ll be driving around the fields and fallow areas looking in particular for Thick-billed Longspurs, Bendire’s Thrashers, perhaps even Mountain Plover. Bring water, snacks and lunch; scope would also be useful....
Come explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve, with a special focus on bird life. This preserve features lush riparian habitat that serves as home to many wildlife species. Beginning birders welcome. Length: 1 mile, no elevation gain, no elevation gain, but uneven and sandy surfaces, and possible stream crossing. Come prepared with...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
A Southwest icon of Native American culture – Casa Grande Ruins & Museum – offers a day of discovery as you explore the mystery and complexity of a network of...
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...
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.
About every 60 years, the US has taken a major step forward in transportation technology. Our first trip to the moon was about 60 years ago; the Artemis prgram is about going to the moon to stay. Come lean about he SLS launch vehicle, the Orion Crew Capsule, the Luar gateway space station, and how...
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure—no passport required! Using our virtual reality headsets, you’ll travel across the United States and explore some of the most amazing landmarks and natural wonders. From the Grand Canyon to the Statue of Liberty, experience breathtaking destinations as if you were really there.
Come join us at Keeling Elementary's annual community night to promote STEAM learning, hands on activities, and community engagement. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
The Story of Historic Brown’s Ranch and the Creation of the Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail The Brown family developed our region’s most iconic ranch in what is now part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale. Join us in exploring the rich history of this land, home to several cultures over millennia. Learn about the...
This class covers fundamental techniques for propagating houseplants, including taking stem cuttings, rooting them in water or soil, and caring for the new plants. Participants will learn about various propagation...
A hands-on class teaching parents and caregivers of infants under 12 months of age the basics on how to respond in an emergency where an infant stops breathing or is choking. The class is led by a CPR certified nurse. Registration is per person not per couple for this class.