Take an easy walk with Ranger Nikki to see some of the trees, shrubs, flowers and cacti that have sustained desert inhabitants for hundreds of years. Then, relax inside the Nature Center classroom to view a slideshow that highlights some of the properties, nutritional components and uses of these important desert plants. Commercial product samples...
Long-time Prescott resident, Gail Gardner (1892-1988) wrote a poem call “The Sierry Petes: Tying knots in the Devil’s Tail” that’s performed regularly by many cowboy poets and musicians. We’ll spend a half-day exploring the Sierra Prieta Mountains south of Prescott, the setting for this poem. Our time will include a short hike on West Spruce Mountain Trail, a visit to the spectacular Sierra Prieta overlook,...
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...
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 access to the tools and skills you need to make awesome stuff. Remember we have no staff; we're made up entirely of volunteers including you!...
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...
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+
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,...
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...
What is Propagation Why Propagate General Process Types of Methods – Seed, Stem Cuttings, Division & Layering Plants that can be Propagated Tips for Success in our Climate Free presentation by the Yavapai County Master Gardener Speakers Bureau.
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 we will learn the basics of the Internet - different browsers that can be used, the different parts of a website, and how to navigate...
We study the weakly coupled elliptic Anderson model with spatial white noise on the 4D torus, which provides a basic example of a critical SPDE requiring renormalization at arbitrarily high orders. With sufficiently small coupling, we prove that the Green's function of the corresponding random Schrödinger operator, suitably centered and rescaled, converges to a centered...
This class provides Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adult, Child and Infant, and First Aid certification under the G2015 guidelines and is not intended for those needing a BLS certification, such as medical professionals. Hybrid or blended certification incorporates web-based instruction of 2.5 hours and an in-person classroom skills portion for a...
Discover the secrets to growing beautiful, healthy roses in the unique climate of the Arizona desert! oin us for an informative presentation presented by the East Valley Rose Society, where you'll learn how to choose the best rose varieties, prepare your soil, plant successfully, water efficiently, prune with confidence, and protect your roses from common...
Get your bike ready to roll with this fun, beginner-friendly intro to bicycle mechanics! The City of Mesa’s MesaMoves Program will cover simple maintenance you can easily do at home to keep your ride happy and running smoothly. Topics include: basic bike anatomy, how to fix a flat tire, brake and shifter adjustments, and proper chain lubrication. Recommended...
Create your own custom wooden bookmarks in this hands-on wood burning program at the library. Participants will learn techniques for burning designs into wood This program is for Adults 18 and above. Registration is required, and spots are limited. Please arrive on time for the program. To ensure a smooth start and to respect everyone's time,...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, a crested saguaro, possibly saguaro fruits, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about...
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...