Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique, and about citizen...
Join us in making native seed pellets to share back in nature! Desert Defenders – Seed Pellet Workshops Events Join us in making native seed pellets to share back in nature! Maricopa County Parks will host two events from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make seed...
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 us for a presentation by Katie Klein from the White Mountain Community Garden about composting. Learn how to get started, basic rules of composting, and other relevant information. Snacks will be provided. 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...
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+
Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
Whether you are beginning a new landscape or renovating an existing one, planning ahead is the first step. Join us as we show you how to design your space then select and maintain plants for a sustainable desert landscape. This is an in-person presentation. No pre-registration is required to attend.
As data center development expands across Arizona, communities are weighing what that growth means for local business and rural economies. Join us online for a fireside chat exploring how data center growth intersects with small business, economic development, and rural communities across the state. The session is a dialogue, with Kimber Lanning joined by Gary...
University of Arizona – Program in Applied Mathematics Raytheon - Systems Effectors: Processing, Guidance, and Controls Fall 2026 Symposium Friday September 18, 2026 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: UofA Campus, Grand Challenges Building, Room 140 Zoom: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89108988225?pwd=wNbtYabZmsyXmsLoxxAqtyAgmnyksq.1 Password: RTX 2:00-2:20 Welcome Linda Bixby (Chief Research Partnerships Officer, University of Arizona) Su-Yee Chu (Director, Processing, Guidance...
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...
Dive into the Ningaloo Reef, a World Heritage wonder where majestic whale sharks, vibrant coral gardens and the fragile beauty of the ocean come together to create an unforgettable underwater journey. This program will last for approximately 45 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated...
S-S-S-snakes, Gila Monsters, scorpions and more! Learn about these and other mysterious but amazing venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert during a 1-mile hike. Then switch on ultraviolet black light and join us for a hunt of glowing scorpions. Bring water, UV blacklight and wear sun protection and closed-toed shoes. Ages 9+
What’s in a name? More importantly, how do you communicate the who, what, where, how, and why of a thing if this thing does not itself have a name? In this talk, we explore the International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense as a global communications challenge. Asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in...
There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them come out after dark, especially in the summer. Want to get your adrenaline going? Come walk the Metate-Spur Cross loop! Tag along with Ranger Derik...
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...