We can't wait for you to see what's in store for 2026! You’re invited to the National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3-4 at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Designed to bring together rural educators, administrators, and community leaders who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math, participants will have the opportunity to...
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 come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
Do you have a garden problem? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join us to get answers to your home garden and landscape questions during this free twice monthly LIVE ONLINE ZOOM Q&A session with Maricopa County Master Gardeners....
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Join us for a fun craft where we will repurpose old books. Using the old books, we will be creating a book safe that can be stored on your bookshelves in plain sight. All materials will be provided. Ages 16+
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
Need help using a computer? Website giving you trouble? Can't get an online form or application to work? Sign up for a 1 hour session with a library staff member; we can help! Ages 18+
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by Audubon at Rio Salado Audubon Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a space and opportunity for conversation, networking and collaboration between community partners, organizations or other interested members of the public working to protect or preserve biodiversity along the Valley's key...
Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special...
This eight-week program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Set goals for increasing activity, reduce fall risks at home and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. 70% lecture 30% exercise. Ages 18+ Sep 4, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 Fri1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
This eight-week program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Set goals for increasing activity, reduce fall risks at home and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. 70% lecture 30% exercise. Ages 18+ Sep 4, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 Fri 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Exception date(s): 25 Sep 2026
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
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...
We will be presenting "Ice Worlds" at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Ice Worlds tells the story of frozen water in the Solar System and on Earth. Journey from Earth's frozen poles to the icy moons of the giant planets. Due to recent staffing changes, we will not be...
The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis....
This talk will be in Spanish with no English translation. Durante nuestra temporada fresca el clima es excelente, los insectos y animales están menos activos, reducimos la frecuencia de riego, y los vegetales que cultivamos tienen un valor nutricional más alto que los vegetales de temporada cálida. ¡Así que adelante! Aprende a cultivar en camas...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...
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...