Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet at the Quail Trailhead first and check out the nearby vegetation for birds, before g caravaning over to a primitive trail down by the Gila...
Start from the Visitor Center and take a leisurely stroll through the Preserve. We’ll walk the majority of the trails in the park, pausing to observe wildlife, listen for birdsongs, discuss the history of the area, and generally take in the atmosphere. Closed toed shoes and water bottles are required. Binoculars, cameras, hats, and sunscreen...
The Northern Bradshaw Mountains overlooking Prescott are the highest range in Yavapai County, peaking out near 8,000 feet. We’ll explore south through this region on the old Senator Highway as far as the site of the town of Goodwin, then head east to Mayer and return via Highway 69. Along the way we’ll visit old...
Become a Certified Food Protection Manager with our ANAB-accredited training and certification program. If you manage or supervise employees who handle, prepare, store, or serve food, the Food Safety Manager Training Course will help you prepare for the certification exam. We offer convenient training and certification options, available both in-person and online. What the Certification Exam Covers The...
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...
Join Ranger Eric to walk through our pollinator garden and look for insect and bird pollinators at the native plants there, as well as discuss the importance of pollinators to flowering plants, food webs, and the ecosystem. The walk will be very short, and we can break early depending on the heat. We will first...
Dragonflies and damselflies are remarkable creature that can be found in most freshwater habitats from backyard ponds to raging mountain torrents. They are predators throughout their lives, first as nymphs underwater and rule the skies as adults. This class introduces these insects, focusing on their diversity, life cycle, and habits. We will also talk about...
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...
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 gardening questions? Join us for an engaging hour with a panel of Pima County Master Gardeners ready to help. Bring your toughest garden challenges, and our experts will answer them live. It’s an interactive, lively session—come curious and see if you can stump the Master Gardeners! This is an in-person presentation. No pre-registration is...
Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of our Easton Collection Center. Explore cultural artifacts, natural specimens, and breathtaking art. Learn how the collections are cared for and used in a marvel of environmentally friendly and culturally informed architecture. Each tour is limited to 14 people for a truly personal experience. Tour fee: $15 for museum members,...
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...
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...
The planetarium will host a livestream of this program occurring in the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed galaxies that appeared far earlier, brighter and larger than astronomers ever expected. So how did they form? Join special guest Michelle Seoyeon Park from Stanford's Institute for Computational...
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...
Used properly, CPR and First Aid can SAVE LIVES! Learn CPR for the adult, child, and how to recognize a sudden cardiac arrest. Apply First Aid techniques for bleeding, burns, seizures, stroke, shock, poisonings, bites/stings, heart attack, heat emergencies, etc. Receive a two (2) year certification from the Health Safety Institute, HSI. Digital student book...
Take a 2 mile loop hike along the Metate and Spur Cross trails with Ranger Jacque. Along the way, we will explore why the Sonoran Desert ranks as one of the most biodiverse deserts on the planet. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like mule deer, squirrels, rabbits, a variety of bird species, and plenty...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, 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 1.5 miles starting on...
Explore the basics of handsewing—discover how to thread a needle and learn the backstitch and running stitch. Then, put your new skills to the test as you sew pockets into a dress, skirt, tote bag or scrap fabric. Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
When we look at far-away galaxies, or when we lay our hands on ancient rocks, we are sensing distant pasts. Mark Chen embarks on photographic journeys to bear witness to this trio of coexistence: universe, Earth, and people. Laboring the legwork of landscape photographers and with a transjector and a NASA archive, he transjects the...
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...
Discover the mysterious world of scorpions on this Scorpion Safari! The adventure begins at the covered picnic tables, where there are portapotties but no water fountains. We will start with a 15 minute overview on scorpion identification and behavior before heading out in search of these fascinating arachnids. We will walk about a mile along...