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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wonders of Plants Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

The hike will combine sections of the Black Rock and Waterfall trails covering just under 4 miles and gaining 330ft of elevation gain.  The trail is mostly smooth gravel/ sand except...

Free with Park Fee

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – W1 Carr Canyon Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Join professional birding guide and environmental educator, Jeff Babson, on this full-day tour of Carr Canyon, beginning in the lower canyon, where we will look for Gambel's Quail, Rufous-crowned, Chipping and...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – W6 Miller Canyon Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Join birding expert David Simpson on an exploration of one of the finest Huachuca Mountain Canyons. Miller Canyon is known to local birders as a reliable place to find Red-faced Warblers and...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – W3 Patagonia/Sonoita Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Join professional bird guide, Matt Brown, for a trip to the Patagonia area. Patagonia is one of south-eastern Arizona’s best-known destinations for riparian birds. Specialties that can be found here include...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – W5 Hummingbird Hunt Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista is the Hummingbird Capital of the United States, so what better place can there be to hunt for hummingbirds. This exciting trip is led by professional bird guide Kristy...

$145

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Bird Walk

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to...

Free with Admission

TRACKS White Mountains Trails: Mount Baldy Limber Pines Hike

McDonald's at Pinetop-Lakeside 6 W. White Mountain Rd., Lakeside

This 6-mile hike through the pristine Mount Baldy wilderness features incredible rock formations set among the spruce/fir forest. A short side trip will also take hikers to see an isolated...

Free – $5

Pima County Environmental Education: Birding

Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Rd., Tucson

Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Offered...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Red Hot Chili Steppers

Pinal County Library District - Viney Jones Library 778 N. Main St., Florence

Turn every step into a win with our Step Challenge! Set your weekly goals, track your progress, and walk alongside a supportive group cheering you on every stride of the...

Free

Highlands Center for Natural History: Wednesday Wanderings

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too.  This hike...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Kayak to Castle Creek

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Looking to get out on the water, but don’t want to do it alone? Just want to spend some quality paddle time on the lake? We’ve got just the thing! Sign up for this...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...

$20 – $25

HeatSync Labs: Caffeine & Coworking

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!       HeatSync Labs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit hackerspace in Mesa, Arizona dedicated to helping you get...

Maricopa County Library District: Healthy Heart

MCLDAZ - Queen Creek Library 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek

This 4-week session is focused on making healthier choices to help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular conditions, improve cholesterol levels and manage blood pressure.  Topics discussed include nutrition, physical...

Free

Tubac Nature Center: Open Hours

Tubac Nature Center 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac

The Tubac Nature Center is open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We are located in the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd, Rm B2 Tubac...

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $27

Mesa Public Library: Intermediate/ Advanced Excel

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Learn how to sort, filter, freeze panes, conduct basic math, and create charts. Then learn advanced Excel topics like how to create pivot tables, how to use multiple spreadsheets, and how...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Ozobots!

Pima County Public Library - Dewhirst-Catalina Library 15631 N. Oracle Rd. #199, Catalina

Progam and experiment with an Ozobot! No computer or programming knowledge required! Ages 6+

Free

Lowell Observatory: History Talk – Origins of Lowell

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and...

Free – $27

Mesa Public Library: Computer Basics

Mesa Public Library - Main Branch 64 E. First St., Mesa

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start. This week...

Free

Lowell Observatory: We Are Stars

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution...

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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,...

Free – $27

Lowell Observatory: Meet the Planets

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builds at Mesquite

Phoenix Public Library - Mesquite Library 4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. N., Phoenix

Come drop into our Brick Building Sessions where you can use your imaginations to design, create, and show off exciting and unique Brick builds based on various concepts. All Ages

Free

Pinal County Library District: Cricut Drop-In

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Stop by to learn about the Library's Cricut machine, talk about your ideas, or get help with any issues. Drop in anytime between 3-5 on the first Wednesday of every...

Free

Lowell Observatory: Cosmic Highways – A Centennial Tour

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections...

Free with Admission

Pima County Public Library: Curso de computación básica en español

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

¡Curso de computación básica en español! Este curso proporcionará habilidades informáticas básicas, como abrir un navegador web, realizar búsquedas en Internet, usar el correo electrónico y practicar medidas básicas de...

Free

Lowell Observatory: One Step Beyond – A Journey to Mars

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the...

Pinal County Library District: Sewing

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Laser Cut Notepads

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

In this program, we will teach you how to design a mini notebook cover using THINKspot's xTool P2S laser cutter. Let's make something amazing together at THINKspot. This program is...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Walk

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk as the sun sets behind the mountains and silhouettes of saguaros and other cacti are backlit by the orange, pink and purple sky....

Free with Park Fee

Lowell Observatory: Passport to the Universe

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating...

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them...

Free with Park Fee