Have you been avoiding summer hikes because of the heat? There’s a way to enjoy the desert in summer while avoiding the scorching sun. Enjoy hiking under the stars instead on this Night Fitness Hike, where you’ll hike a 4.3-mile loop (round trip), rated moderate, with an elevation gain of 280 feet. The trail winds...
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 will be about a 2-mile hike on the Overton trail. This trail is easy-moderate with mostly flat ground, but there are sections with loose rocks...
Explore the wonders under the sea and all of it's fascinating creatures at the OdySea Aquarium! Tickets are $43 for this senior event, transportation provided. Ages 55+
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...
Have you ever wondered about the saguaro cactus? Whether you have or not, come to this casual drop-in program where there will be information and live displays of all thing's saguaros. Including the seeds, the wood, flowers, fruits, and of course all the ways they are unique and adapt to the Sonoran Desert. MEETING LOCATION:...
Lots of things live in water. Especially tiny things. These tiny things can tell us a lot about the health of the water and the ecosystems it supports. Come learn more with Ranger Shaun! You’ll get to use 2 different types of microscopes, learn about a few different families of aquatic insects, see single celled...
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,...
Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) reading resources. Using these online tools, generate lists of books that may be a good fit for your reading tastes.
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...
In this talk, I will introduce the space of random measures $\mathcal{P}_p(\mathcal{P}_p(X))$, endowed with the Wasserstein-on-Wasserstein metric, where $(X, d)$ is a complete separable metric space. In this setting, we prove a metric superposition principle, that will allow us to recover important geometric features of the space. When $X$ is $\mathbb{R}^d$, we will se also...
Join us for an opportunity to meet our resident animal ambassadors at this casual drop-in program! You will get the chance to meet our resident snakes, Gila monster, scorpions, tarantula, and tortoise while learning their unique stories. This experience gives visitors of all ages the opportunity to get to know our animal rescues, ask questions,...
Discover how artificial intelligence can spark creativity by generating a unique piece of artwork. Then, use materials such as paint markers, colored pencils, and more to bring the design to life while following AI-generated step-by-step instructions. This program is for Adults 18 and above. Registration is required and spots are limited. Please arrive on time...
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+
One of the central problems in mathematical physics is the rigorous construction of the quantum Yang-Mills theory on \mathbb{R}^4 and the proof of the existence of a positive mass gap. In this talk, I will present some recent progress on the lower dimensional cases T^2 and T^3. In particular, we construct gauge orbit spaces \mathcal{A}/~ where...
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the...
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
The planetarium will host a livestream of the panel discussion occurring at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. This program will also be available for live viewing on the National Air and Space YouTube Channel. This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. The nation still...
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
Start your very own garden! Learn the basics like soil health, watering, the best plant varieties for the desert, and how to cultivate your plants from seed to harvest. Ages 13+
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...