City of Scottsdale: Bird Watching
Enjoy a relaxed bird-watching walk, discover local species, and connect with nature while getting light exercise-no experience needed. Wear comfortable shoes, bring binoculars, and water. Ages 18+
Enjoy a relaxed bird-watching walk, discover local species, and connect with nature while getting light exercise-no experience needed. Wear comfortable shoes, bring binoculars, and water. Ages 18+
Engrave and cut spooky earrings OR a keychain with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to use our Glowforge machine, and take home a spooky new project. Ages 13+
Keep your mind in motion and feet on the ground. Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language, and problem solving skills. You’ll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk...
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...
A free, public workshop with no technical background needed For the last several years, AI systems have advanced at a pace that has stunned the public and even surprised leading experts. These systems are reshaping work, the economy, relationships, and even crime extremely quickly. This workshop will explore where AI may be in the next...
The Universe in Ultraviolet: Tracing the Gas that Fuels Star Formation in Galaxies presented by Dr. Aafaque Khan, Steward Observatory Lavinia Steward made her historic contribution of $60,000 to the University of Arizona “…TO BUY TELESCOPE OF HUGE SIZE,” on October 18, 1916. However, the United States entry into World War I delayed the construction...
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...