Join Ranger Olivia on this morning hike to learn more about the pollinators that support our desert plants. There are many different types of pollinators in our parks and we will be searching for them while also learning about them! Some pollinators we might see are butterflies, bees, birds, flies, beetles, etc. We will be...
re you passionate about capturing moments, exploring new perspectives, or improving your camera skills? The Oh Snap! Photography Club at Desert Foothills Library is a friendly and supportive community of local photographers - open to all skill levels, from complete novices to seasoned professionals. What we do: share and critique photos, learn new skills, develop...
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!...
Learn the basics of water bath and pressure canning! Two dates to choose from - sign-up for the day that works for you. September 16th - Pressure canning Beef Stew and Chicken; Water bath canning Apple Pie Filling September 17th - Pressure canning Southwest Soup and Pinto Beans; Water bath canning Relish You take your...
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...
Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer, diabetes, rare and neurological disease? Sign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. TGen welcomes public, senior, school...
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+
Twice a year, Maricopa County Parks and Recreations works with local experts and volunteers to spend a few hours out on our park trails to count and record butterfly populations. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping count butterflies and want more information on requirements or just want to know more...
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...
Learn how toxic stress and trauma impacts the brain. Learn about the connection between trauma and substance misuse. Learn how to use Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.
Learn about the process of making homemade vanilla extract and see a demonstration of the steps to make your own vanilla extract at home. Participants will receive the supplies to start their own vanilla at home. Ages 21+
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 Internet e-mail - different companies you can use and how to use your e-mail to correspond with others. Laptops...
Short Takes are 15-30 minute classes that focus on a single idea with straightforward, common-sense information that will help you increase your gardening success. Join us for an informative talk from cooperative extension invasive species specialist, Ben Tully, on Saltcedar, Tamarix spp, one of the most aggressive invasive plants in the Southwest. Learn how this non-native...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly workshop to help you identify and understand butterflies. Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and Park Association- Parks for Pollinators BIOBLITZ! Have you ever...
Get ready to roll the dice, shuffle the cards, and make your next move—because Community Game Night is almost here! 🎉 Hosted by the Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR) in collaboration with AmeriCorps, this night is all about fun, food, and friendly competition. No need to register—just come ready to play...
Create the featured monthly project with step-by-step instructions and hands-on help. Leave at the end with a one of kind project created by you. Beginners and more advanced sewers are both welcome. Note: Registration is needed due to the limited number of machines. A THINKspot waiver must be signed before using library equipment. Please watch the...
If you have questions about the equipment in THINKspot, our THINKspot Librarian is available to help you turn your project idea into a concrete action plan. This is a drop-in program; no appointment is necessary. Ages 18+
Join The Botanical Odyssey of Richard S. Felger co-editors Benjamin Theodore Wilder and Bill Broyles (with Thomas Bowen) at Mission Garden for their book launch. Learn about this fascinating botanist whose research odyssey took him from Arizona to Iceland to Uzbekistan to Madagascar and many places in between. Enjoy refreshments provided by event co-sponsor, The Southwest...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and other invertebrates. This bonus episode of Order Up investigates the skimmer family, the most likely group of dragonflies to be noticed by most people. Skimmers are a colorful and common group that can...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and other invertebrates. This bonus episode of Order Up investigates the skimmer family, the most likely group of dragonflies to be noticed by most people. Skimmers are a colorful and common group that can...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking parts of the Pipeline and/or Wild Burro Trails from the Pipeline Trailhead. We will likely see or hear wild burros (donkeys), or at least signs of them. The hike will be on easy...
Join Ranger Derik to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek Preserve and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The hike will be about 1 mile roundtrip on moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces....
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...