Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Enjoy a guided plant hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. Bring any questions you have about the plants that...
Enjoy a guided plant hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. Bring any questions you have about the plants that...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about identification, behavior, and ecology of our Sonoran Desert birds during this guided hike. We will hike about 2.5 miles roundtrip...
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...
Join us for a morning giving back to our Sonoran Desert home. Learn about the threats invasive species pose to these iconic landscapes and the community efforts to remove them...
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...
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...
Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for our hands-on Sewing Class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we'll be...
Our annual Fall Ikebana Festival returns to Yume Japanese Gardens! Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of floral arrangement, in which flowers, branches, and other natural materials are thoughtfully arranged to express elegance, balance, and the character of the season. During the festival, admire a stunning display of floral compositions created by talented ikebana artists...
Explore how the Verde Valley has become a crossroads of the world. As Sharlot Hall Museum Director Stuart Rosebrook highlights this wild, frontier region is steeped in authentic history that...
Hawks, eagles, and kites rank high on the list of many birders. They symbolize wilderness and power. In this installment of the Feathered Family Portrait series, we explore the world’s...
Have you ever wondered, well anything 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...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
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...
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...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided loop hike on the Metate Trail and part of the Spur Cross Trail as we learn all about plants and ecology of the Sonoran...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
Need help with your tech? Stop by the library for free one-on-one Tech Help. Library staff can help patrons with brief, one-on-one assistance with basic technology questions. Each session is...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing...
Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury to icy Neptune and Pluto during this live presentation. Along the way,...
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...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
What does Route 66 have to do with astronomy? Find out in this talk. Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road...
Bike Maintenance - Come fix up your bike every 3rd Friday from 4:30 to 6:30. Flats, brakes, chains, whatever. We have most tools you'd need a the HeatSync Bike Station....
The smallest rocks wandering across the Solar System can sometimes pack the biggest punch. We will explore the past, present and future of the cookie crumbs of the cosmos, seeing...
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Weather permitting. Participants will be notified by 4:30 on the day if there is a weather-related cancellation. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S....