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SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
DESCRIPTION:Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing!\nAdd a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition\, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. \nProduced by Imagine Exhibitions\, Nature POP! Made with LEGO® bricks showcases 40 brilliantly colored and amazingly created sculptures crafted exclusively with LEGO® pieces — over 800\,000 bricks to be exact! As guests wind their way through the Zoo’s scenic pathways they will encounter playful\, gravity defying masterpieces\, including a towering 7-foot polar bear mother and her cubs\, a prancing fox\, a majestic lion standing on alert\, and intricately detailed dragonfly with light filtering through its outstretched wings. \nSean Kenney\, who has been creating with LEGO bricks for over 20 years was also a former judge on the show “LEGO® Masters.” Sean’s playful works invite guests to explore how everything in nature is also interconnected in fresh\, fun\, and unexpected ways.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/reid-park-zoo-sean-kenneys-nature-pop-92/
LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-385/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260504T140000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). \nVisitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. \nDuring your 1.5 hour tour\, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology\, have a chance to examine specimens\, and explore our Exhibit Hall. While there will be opportunities for sitting\, please be advised that there is an extensive amount of walking through the Laboratory. \nThe Laboratory is committed to making its collection\, buildings\, programs\, and services accessible to all audiences. The principles of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility apply to all aspects of LTRR’s operations\, across all categories of individuals. \nWe strive to do everything we can to meet our guests’ specific needs and are always seeking to improve the guest experience. To request an accommodation based on a medical condition or disability\, please email   outreach@ltrr.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) prior to your visit. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. Please email outreach@ltrr.arizona.edu
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-laboratory-of-tree-ring-research-docent-led-tour-156/
LOCATION:Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building\, 1215 E. Lowell St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260504T163000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-381/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T063000
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SUMMARY:Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: River Walk
DESCRIPTION:The San Pedro River\, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland\, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the sanctuary of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. River Walks depart from Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast. \n$15 per person for adult members of SABO and/or guests of Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast\, $20 for adult non-members. Participation is limited\, and reservations are required; prepaid registration is refundable only if unforeseen circumstances force SABO to cancel the walk \nCasa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast is located at 8933 S. Yell Lane\, Hereford\, AZ\, east of Hereford Road north of Palominas. Click for interactive map. \nPersonalized walks on the San Pedro River for individuals and groups are available with advance arrangements.For more information\, contact SABO
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southeastern-arizona-bird-observatory-river-walk-32/
LOCATION:Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast\, 8933 S. Yell Ln.\, Hereford\, AZ\, 85615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Tour/Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T160000
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SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
DESCRIPTION:Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing!\nAdd a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition\, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. \nProduced by Imagine Exhibitions\, Nature POP! Made with LEGO® bricks showcases 40 brilliantly colored and amazingly created sculptures crafted exclusively with LEGO® pieces — over 800\,000 bricks to be exact! As guests wind their way through the Zoo’s scenic pathways they will encounter playful\, gravity defying masterpieces\, including a towering 7-foot polar bear mother and her cubs\, a prancing fox\, a majestic lion standing on alert\, and intricately detailed dragonfly with light filtering through its outstretched wings. \nSean Kenney\, who has been creating with LEGO bricks for over 20 years was also a former judge on the show “LEGO® Masters.” Sean’s playful works invite guests to explore how everything in nature is also interconnected in fresh\, fun\, and unexpected ways.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/reid-park-zoo-sean-kenneys-nature-pop-95/
LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T130000
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SUMMARY:Central Arizona Conservation Alliance: Community Science Monitoring of Urban Saguaro Health: The Saguaro Monitoring Program within the Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:The Saguaro Census\, organized by the Desert Botanical Garden\, provides an important snapshot of saguaro distribution across the Phoenix Valley. \nHowever\, long-term monitoring is essential to strengthen these data and better understand changes in plant health and survival over time. To address this need\, the Saguaro Monitoring Program was developed as a student- and volunteer-led initiative in which community members are assigned a plot of approximately 20 saguaros that they visit regularly to document plant health and condition. As the project completes its first year of surveys\, results from the initial monitoring effort will be presented\, along with a discussion of the benefits and challenges of using community science to monitor urban plant populations. \n  \nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/central-arizona-conservation-alliance-community-science-monitoring-of-urban-saguaro-health-the-saguaro-monitoring-program-within-the-desert-botanical-gardens-saguaro-initiatives/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Conservation and Sustainability,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T143000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-387/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T163000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-380/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T170000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Free Welcome Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:You’re cordially invited to join our FREE Early Bird Check-in and Welcome Jamboree on Tuesday\, May 5\, 3:00-5:00 PM for registered participants only\, to be held inside the southend of the Mall. Be sure to select it when registering to secure your space. \nEnjoy a chance to meet your fellow Southwest Wings participants\, guides\, and the faces behind “The Greatest Little Birding Festival in the United States”\, along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages (non-alcoholic\, due to licensing restrictions). \n​ \nAll attendees must register for the Jamboree. \n​ \nThe Check-in and Jamboree will take place at The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. See map. \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-free-welcome-jamboree/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260505T230000
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SUMMARY:Lowell Observatory: Astrophotography Program
DESCRIPTION:Take the first step in your astrophotography journey with an intensive course at Lowell Observatory! \nThis 2-hour program accommodates a maximum of 6 guests. Using our 17-inch Planewave CDK Telescope and QSI 683 CCD camera\, you will be taken through the process of imaging two different objects. Then\, we will teach you how to combine\, stack\, and edit the shots into full-color images using a program called Pixinsight. At the end of the course\, you’ll take home digital copies of the two images and all of the raw data to use as you like\, as well as additional resources to aid you in your astrophotography journey! \nMembers of Lowell Observatory will receive a 20% discount on their course fee.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/lowell-observatory-astrophotography-program-27/
LOCATION:Lowell Observatory\, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd.\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Space & Astronomy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T150000
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Carr Canyon Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert\, Steve Tracey\, on this tour of Carr Canyon\, beginning in the lower canyon\, where we will look for Gambel’s Quail\, Rufous-crowned\, Chipping and Botteri’s Sparrows\, Blue and Black-headed Grosbeaks\, and other canyon outlet species. \nWe may stop at the Carr House Nature Center to check the hummingbird feeders. Venturing to the top of Carr Canyon\, we may see up to six species of hummingbirds\, as well as Arizona\, Gila and Acorn Woodpeckers\, Buff-breasted Flycatcher\, Grace’s and Olive Warblers\, Painted Redstart\, Yellow-eyed Junco\, Hepatic Tanager\, Scott’s Oriole and other mountain and canyon specialties. Be prepared for a slow walk covering a mile or two with a 200ft elevation gain and uneven terrain. This trip is best suited for intermediate birders. Bring hat\, water\, sun protection\, and wear comfortable\, sturdy trail shoes.  Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page. \nHiking Difficulty: 3 moderate with elevation. Guide Steve Tracey. \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-carr-canyon-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Hummingbird Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join professional birding guide\, Kristy Gallo\, on an exploration of one of the finest Huachuca Mountain Canyons.  \nMiller Canyon is known to local birders as a reliable place to find Red-faced Warblers and there may even be a chance of a Mexican Spotted Owl. Other SE Arizona specialties including Arizona Woodpecker\, Dusky-capped Flycatcher\, Painted Redstart\, Grace’s Warbler and Hepatic Tanager are all found here. This trip includes a visit to the famous hummingbird feeders at Beatty’s B&B where up to 10 species of hummingbirds can be found\, including a chance of the rare White-eared Hummingbird. Bring hat\, sun protection and wear trail shoes. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page.  \nHiking Difficulty: 4 difficult. Guide Kristy Gallo \n​ \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n​ \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-hummingbird-hunt/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Chiricahua Mountains/Cave Creek Overnight Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join expert bird guide\, David Simpson\, on an exploration of the Chiricahua Mountains\, May 6 – 8. \nWe will start with Cassin’s and Botteri’s Sparrows in the prairies at the base\, then climb into the pine-oak woodlands to search for Arizona Woodpecker\, Dusky-capped Flycatcher\, and Bridled Titmouse. Entering the coniferous forest\, we’ll look for Virginia’s\, Grace’s\, and Olive Warblers along with Greater Pewees\, Red-faced Warblers\, Pygmy Nuthatch and Steller’s Jay. A Chiricahua specialty is the Mexican Chickadee\, not found anywhere else on public lands within the entire United States. \nWe have two nights at Portal Peak Lodge at the mouth of majestic Cave Creek Canyon. There we will explore sycamore-laced South Fork for Elegant Trogon\, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher\, Painted Redstart\, and Hepatic Tanager. The many hummingbird feeders in the area host colorful Rivoli’s\, Blue-throated and Broad-billed Hummingbirds. On a pre-breakfast excursion into the desert below Portal we’ll try for Bendire’s and Crissal Thrashers and adjacent foothills harbor Juniper Titmouse and Black-chinned Sparrow.  A night run up Cave Creek may net us Whiskered Screech-Owl and Elf Owl\, along with calling Mexican Whip-poor-will. \nThis trip includes all meals and two nights accommodation at the Portal Peak Lodge. This trip is best suited for intermediate birding skills. Bring hat and sunscreen\, camera\, pocket flashlight\, and wear sturdy hiking boots. With birding stops en route\, this trip may get back after 4 pm. \nHiking Difficulty: 3 moderate.  Guide: David Simpson \nPrice is for double occupancy. Single supplement is no longer available \n​Meeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-chiricahua-mountains-cave-creek-overnight-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - California Gulch/Santa Cruz Valley Overnight Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The rugged canyons of the Atascosa Mountains and Pajarito Wilderness are some of the most celebrated birding spots on the Arizona/Sonora border. This overnight tour\, May 6 – 8\, with professional guide Richard Fray\, will focus on the search for the area’s most famous specialty birds\, among them Rose-throated Becard\, Montezuma Quail\, Buff-collared Nightjar\, and Five-striped Sparrow. \nThis tour also provides excellent opportunities for seeing a good cross-section of southeast Arizona’s many specialties\, including Elf Owl\, Gray Hawk\, Elegant Trogon\, Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet\, Tropical Kingbird\, Painted Redstart\, Botteri’s\, Rufous-winged and Rufous-crowned Sparrows\, and Scott’s Oriole. We begin in Patagonia\, where we will hit prime locations for Violet-crowned Hummingbird\, and other exciting possibilities. After lunch our route takes us directly to California Gulch\, where we will look for the rare Five-striped Sparrow\, Black-capped Gnatcatcher and other species. We will remain in the area until the end of the day to look for Buff-collared Nightjar\, which breeds there\, as well as the chance of other night birds. We will have a ‘picnic’ dinner and be late back to our accommodation. \nThe next morning\, after a little sleep in and a home-cooked breakfast\, we will explore the “birdy” Santa Cruz Valley\, where we hope to spot Rose-throated Becard\, Thick-billed Kingbird and others. Sites around Rio Rico and Nogales could produce Black-bellied Whistling-Duck and Elegant Trogon. The final day\, we’ll head back to Sierra Vista via Box Canyon\, which could produce Five-striped Sparrow and Lucifer Hummingbird\, and the grasslands of Las Cienegas. Most of our birding will be from the vehicle or on level\, sometimes rocky paths. This trip includes all meals and lodging at the Rancho Santa Cruz B&B. Please select your first day’s lunch sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page. \nHiking Difficulty: 3 moderate. This trip is best suited for intermediate birding skills. Bring binoculars\, camera\, sunscreen\, and insect repellant. Guide Richard Fray. \n​Price is for double occupancy\, however\, if you are interested in single occupancy please contact admin@swwings.org. \n​Meeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-california-gulch-santa-cruz-valley-overnight-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Coronado National Memorial Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a scenic exploration of the south side of the Huachuca Mountains with professional guide and environmental educator\, Jeff Babson. \nThe tour begins with a drive through the grasslands which carpet the foothills on the way to the entrance to the Coronado National Monument. Here we may find the newly split Chihuahuan Meadowlark and Botteri’s Sparrow as well as Western and Cassin’s Kingbirds\, and Loggerhead Shrike. The visitor centre\, has a large observation window at the back and a trail runs from the centre through to a picnic area and this is good for Arizona Woodpecker. Driving upwards the road becomes a track\, and there is a chance anywhere along here of encountering Montezuma Quail. The area is good for mid-elevation species\, such as Painted Redstart and Black-throated Gray Warbler. The trip reaches its highest point at Montezuma Pass\, with its incredible views over to Mexico. Here we will stop and hike up the Coronado Peak Trail\, an easy walk with a 300ft elevation gain. Venturing over the other side\, we will explore along the trail to Copper Canyon\, where a small stream crosses the road. Always good for butterflies\, this area also hosts Rufous-crowned Sparrow and Hepatic Tanager. Bring hat\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page. Hiking difficulty 2-3 easy to moderate. Guide Jeff Babson. \n​ \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-coronado-national-memorial-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Madera and Box Canyons Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join professional guide Jennie MacFarland on a trip which will take you to Madera Canyon via Box Canyon and the Santa Rita grasslands and explore this famous birding site. \nThe grasslands on the way are good for Grasshopper Sparrow and the newly split Chihuahuan Meadowlark. For the last couple of years Box Canyon has hosted breeding Five-striped Sparrow and we will stop to look for this rare species\, also hoping to see Varied Bunting and Scott’s Oriole. Moving on to Madera Canyon we will bird the many habitats it has to offer – grassland\, riparian\, and woodland. We will also enjoy a picnic lunch and watch feeding stations. Target species would include Rivoli’s Hummingbird\, Elegant Trogon\, Painted Redstart\, Black-capped Gnatcatcher\, Hepatic Tanager\, Botteri’s Sparrow\, Yellow-eyed Junco and Scott’s Oriole. Bring hat\, water\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page. \nHiking Difficulty: 3 moderate. Guide Jennie MacFarland. \n\nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-madera-and-box-canyons-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - San Pedro Rivers Specialties Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist guides Gordon and Lori Lam on a half-day exploration of the San Pedro River which starts at the renowned Casa San Pedro. \n After a look at the feeders which attract many hummingbirds and other species\, the tour will take you along the riverine habitat of the San Pedro River. The shady cottonwoods and lush riverside vegetation are home to a wide range of species including Gray Hawk\, Yellow-billed Cuckoo\, Vermilion Flycatcher\, Abert’s Towhee\, and Blue Grosbeak while in nearby grassland there is Botteri’s Sparrow. Bring hat\, water\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes. Hiking Difficulty: 2 easy. Guides Gordon and Lori Lam. \n​ \nMeeting place: Parking lot at Casa San Pedro\, 8933 S Yell Lane\, Hereford. Map link.   \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-san-pedro-rivers-specialties-field-trip/
LOCATION:Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast\, 8933 S. Yell Ln.\, Hereford\, AZ\, 85615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T160000
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SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
DESCRIPTION:Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing!\nAdd a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition\, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. \nProduced by Imagine Exhibitions\, Nature POP! Made with LEGO® bricks showcases 40 brilliantly colored and amazingly created sculptures crafted exclusively with LEGO® pieces — over 800\,000 bricks to be exact! As guests wind their way through the Zoo’s scenic pathways they will encounter playful\, gravity defying masterpieces\, including a towering 7-foot polar bear mother and her cubs\, a prancing fox\, a majestic lion standing on alert\, and intricately detailed dragonfly with light filtering through its outstretched wings. \nSean Kenney\, who has been creating with LEGO bricks for over 20 years was also a former judge on the show “LEGO® Masters.” Sean’s playful works invite guests to explore how everything in nature is also interconnected in fresh\, fun\, and unexpected ways.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/reid-park-zoo-sean-kenneys-nature-pop-94/
LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T143000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-388/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T163000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-379/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260506T180000
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SUMMARY:Analytics.Club Phoenix: TechConnect - Global Virtual Job & Networking Event for Data\, AI\, and Tech Pros
DESCRIPTION:Calling all developers\, AI engineers\, software architects\, data scientists\, DevOps professionals\, and tech enthusiasts — TechConnect is your ultimate destination for career growth\, project showcasing\, and global peer networking in the tech ecosystem. \nHosted in a self-led\, Slack-style virtual space\, this virtual tech networking event invites you to connect\, collaborate\, and innovate with a diverse community of tech minds and hiring professionals from around the world. Whether you’re looking for your next job\, exploring startups\, showcasing tools\, or building a peer coding accountability group\, TechConnect is where meaningful connections are made. \n🎥 Watch the explainer video to see how it works:\n👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgm2_MiHLDk\n💬 What to Expect:\nAt TechConnect\, participants enjoy full access to group discussions and 1-on-1 video/text chats\, with zero moderation — allowing spontaneous\, genuine interaction across roles and regions. \nAttendees can engage across several thoughtfully organized channels: \n\nGeneral – A community-wide welcome zone for announcements\, orientation\, and casual conversation.\nIntros – Share your tech background\, favorite projects\, or personal story. Find shared passions with others.\nNetworking – Showcase your startup\, GitHub repo\, app\, or career goals. Build relationships and get feedback.\nHelp Wanted – Looking for a co-founder\, DevOps hand\, designer\, or marketer? Post or respond here.\nIndustry Room Tech – Dive into the newest programming trends\, frameworks\, and stacks shaping the future.\nProjects & Collabs – A showcase area tailored for developer project sharing platforms\, where you can post demos\, join builds\, or spark new ideas.\nCoding Sprints & Accountability Pods – For those building in public or looking for peer coding accountability groups\, this space will keep your momentum strong.\n\n📍 Where:\nJoin virtually at:\n👉 https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/te5gd5wngmz9\n🕓 When:\nThe event takes place from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time\, globally. Join to network\, hire\, learn\, and collaborate.\n👥 Who Should Attend: \n\nDevelopers and software engineers across all stacks\nData professionals\, AI researchers\, and machine learning engineers\nStartup founders and tech entrepreneurs\nRecruiters and employers hiring in the tech space\nStudents and learners aiming to connect and grow in the industry\nTech enthusiasts looking to explore career pivots\, personal projects\, or trends\n\n🔧 Why You’ll Love It: \n\nConnect with professionals\, recruiters\, and peers in real time\nExplore a live tech job fair online that’s open and interactive\nShowcase your innovations\, code\, or startup demo\nGet feedback or help on your latest dev build\nJoin project-based groups or accountability pods to stay productive\nMake global tech connections via 1-on-1 video and text chats\n\n❓ Have Questions or Suggestions?\nWe’re here to help. Reach out at:\n👉 https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/analytics-club-phoenix-techconnect-global-virtual-job-networking-event-for-data-ai-and-tech-pros-6/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Fundraiser/Networking,Professional Development,STEM Professionals,Technology & Computer Science
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SUMMARY:Elastic Phoenix User Group: Building a GenAI Finance Assistant with Confluent and Elastic
DESCRIPTION:Join Elastic Phoenix User Group and Phoenix / Scottsdale Apache Kafka meetup for joint meetup on Wednesday\, May 6th. We’ll have exciting presentations from Joseph Morais (Confluent) and Tyler Strong (Elastic)\, followed by networking\, light bites\, and refreshments. \n📅 Date & Time: Wednesday\, May 6th\, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM \n📍Location: CO+HOOTS – 221 E Indianola Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ 85012 (Classroom) \n🎤 Featured Speakers: \n\nJoseph Morais (Confluent)\nTyler Strong (Elastic)\n\n🚗 Parking: CO+HOOTS is located at 221 E. Indianola Ave. Phoenix 85012 (3rd St & Indianola). Feel free to park right under the building and walk the few steps to the middle set of stairs. \n🔑 Check-in: A CO+HOOTS community assistant will be at the front desk to direct you. \n📝 Agenda: \n\n5:30 PM – Doors open & attendee check-in\n5:50 PM – Developing a GenAI Assistant for Financial Services using Confluent Cloud\, Elasticsearch Vector Database\, and Amazon Bedrock – Joseph Morais (Confluent)\n6:30 PM –Talk # 2- Tyler Strong (Elastic)\n7:00 – 7:30 PM – Networking & refreshments\n\n💭 Talk Abstracts:\nDeveloping a GenAI Assistant for Financial Services using Confluent Cloud\, Elasticsearch Vector Database\, and Amazon Bedrock – Joseph Morais (Confluent) \nJoin us to learn how to build a GenAI-powered assistant for financial services using Confluent and Elasticsearch vector database to boost employee productivity and customer satisfaction. \nIn this session\, you will learn about:\nDeveloping Kafka-driven RAG pipelines using Apache Flink® offering and the Elasticsearch Sink Connector\nElasticsearch Open Inference API
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/elastic-phoenix-user-group-building-a-genai-finance-assistant-with-confluent-and-elastic/
LOCATION:CO+HOOTS\, 225 E. Main St.\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Fundraiser/Networking,Professional Development,STEM Professionals,Technology & Computer Science
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Owl Prowl Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The Huachuca Mountains are home to several sought-after nocturnal birds\, including Whiskered and Western Screech-Owls\, Common Poorwill\, and Mexican Whip-poor-will. \n On this trip\, professional guide Jenny MacFarland will target these birds with the possibility of seeing many other nocturnal creatures. Please wear darker or khaki clothing and a soft material fleece or jacket; avoid light and bright clothing hats and anything that makes a lot of rustling noises\, such as crinkly nylon windbreakers.’ \n​Owl trips are conducted only at the spring event and\, like all birding\, there are no guarantees except that we will have a good time. \n Hiking Difficulty: 2 easy\, Darkness. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and field guide. Cameras are okay. Best suited for intermediate to advanced birders. Guide: Jenny MacFarland. \n​ \nMeeting place: Ramsey Canyon Preserve parking lot\, at the top of Ramsey Canyon Road. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-owl-prowl-field-trip/
LOCATION:Ramsey Canyon Preserve\, 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd.\, Hereford\, AZ\, 85615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Miller Canyon Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join local birding expert to be confirmed\, on an exploration of one of the finest Huachuca Mountain Canyons.  \nMiller Canyon is known to local birders as a reliable place to find Red-faced Warblers and there may even be a chance of a Mexican Spotted Owl. Other SE Arizona specialties including Arizona Woodpecker\, Dusky-capped Flycatcher\, Painted Redstart\, Grace’s Warbler and Hepatic Tanager are all found here. This trip includes a visit to the famous hummingbird feeders at Beatty’s B&B where up to 10 species of hummingbirds can be found\, including a chance of the rare White-eared Hummingbird. Bring hat\, sun protection and wear trail shoes. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page.  \nHiking Difficulty: 4 difficult. Guide to be confirmed \n​ \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-miller-canyon-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Garden and Huachuca Canyons Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join professional guide\, Jeff Babson on a full day within Fort Huachuca where destinations will include Huachuca and Garden Canyons.  \nWe will explore a variety of habitats including foothill grasslands\, sycamore-lined canyon woodland\, and pine forest. We will search for regional and mountain specialties such as Elegant Trogon\, Arizona Woodpecker\, Buff-breasted and Dusky-capped Flycatchers\, Plumbeous Vireo\, Painted Redstart\, Grace’s Warbler and Hepatic Tanager. In the grassland areas\, we may encounter Loggerhead Shrike\, Cassin’s and Western Kingbirds\, Black-throated Sparrow\, Canyon Towhee\, Chihuahuan Meadowlark\, and raptors. Bring hat\, sun protection and walking shoes. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page.  \nHiking Difficulty: 3\, moderate. Guide Jeff Babson. \n​PLEASE NOTE: This trip enters Fort Huachuca and a visitor’s pass is required. If you are eligible\, please obtain your pass before the trip as there may not be time to get one on the day. See Visitor Access  \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-garden-and-huachuca-canyons-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Scotia Canyon Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert\, Steve Tracey\, on an exploration of Scotia Canyon\, a lesser-known ‘hotspot’ on the west side of the Huachuca Mountains.  \nThe rich Madrean woodlands and sycamore-lined riparian habitat hosts breeding birds like Dusky-capped Flycatcher\, Elegant Trogon\, Plumbeous Vireo\, Painted Redstart\, Red-faced and Grace’s Warblers and much\, much more. The area will be accessed along the road past Parker Lake\, with a quick stop there to look for any interesting birds. Hiking will be along a rough gravel road\, with moderate elevation gain. Bring hat\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page.  \nHiking Difficulty: 3 moderate. Guide Steve Tracey. \n​ \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-scotia-canyon-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Patagonia/Sonoita Specialties Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join professional tour leader Jennie MacFarland on a search for the best birds of the Sonoita and Patagonia area.  \nThe Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is one of southeastern Arizona’s best-known destinations for riparian birds. Stops will be made at the Preserve\, Las Cienegas NCA\, Patagonia Lake State Park\, Patagonia roadside rest stop\, and Paton’s Hummingbird Center in search of a wide range of riparian and brushy grassland specialty species\, hummingbirds\, and possible Mexican vagrants. Search birds include Gray and Zone-tailed Hawks\, Violet-crowned Hummingbird\, Thick-billed Kingbird\, Chihuahuan Meadowlark\, Varied Bunting and Rufous-winged Sparrow. Our exact itinerary may vary based on where the target birds are being seen. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the shade somewhere along the way. Lunch is included – please select your sandwich filling from menu below the Field Trip descriptions on the registration page. This trip is best suited for beginner to intermediate birders. Bring hat\, water\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes.  \nHiking Difficulty: 3 moderate. Guide Jennie MacFarland \n​ \nMeeting place: The south-east entrance of The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista. Turn west onto Calle Mercancia from Highway 92\, by the Wells Fargo bank\, and the entrance is straight ahead. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-patagonia-sonoita-specialties-field-trip/
LOCATION:The Mall at Sierra Vista\, 2200 El Mercado Loop\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - San Pedro River Trails Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:The San Pedro River in May is a vibrant green ribbon of life\, an avian super highway through the desert for millions of migrants.  \nThe dense cottonwood/willow forest is alive with bird song as those species that stay to breed set up territories and get down to business. Join naturalist guide Robert Weissler in an exploration of the lush cottonwood/willow forest which in May is home to Gray and Zone-tailed Hawks\, Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet\, low elevation warblers including Lucy’s Warbler\, Abert’s Towhee\, and many more. Bring hat\, water\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes. \n Hiking Difficulty: 2 Easy. Guides Robert Weissler. \n​ \nMeeting place: San Pedro House parking lot. Follow Hwy 90 to the east of Sierra Vista and turn right just before the San Pedro River. Map link. \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-san-pedro-river-trails-field-trip/
LOCATION:San Pedro House\, 9800 Highway 90\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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SUMMARY:Southwest Wings: Spring Fling - Ramsey Canyon Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join bird guide\, Dan Hoobler on a visit to the world famous Ramsey Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains.  \nOwned by The Nature Conservancy\, this area has been a hot spot for birding for decades. The lower canyon is good for Montezuma and Gambel’s Quails\, Gila and Ladder-backed Woodpeckers\, Rufous-crowned\, Chipping and Botteri’s Sparrows\, Blue and Black-headed Grosbeaks\, and other canyon outlet species. Ramsey Canyon is a reliable location to find Arizona and Acorn Woodpeckers\, Hepatic Tanager\, Grace’s and Red-faced Warblers and Painted Redstart as well as hummingbirds around the information centre. Be prepared for a slow hike covering two miles with a steep 200-foot elevation gain. Bring hat\, water\, sun protection\, and wear trail shoes. Hiking  \nDifficulty: 4 difficult. Guide Dan Hoobler. \n​ \nMeeting place: Ramsey Canyon Preserve parking lot\, at the top of Ramsey Canyon Road. Map link \n  \n  \nSouthwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival is Arizona’s oldest birding festival. Since 1991 we’ve been offering small group trips through monsoons and droughts … and even a global pandemic.  \n​The Southwest Wings Spring Fling will run from Wednesday May 6 to Saturday May 9\, 2026.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/southwest-wings-spring-fling-ramsey-canyon-field-trip/
LOCATION:Ramsey Canyon Preserve\, 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd.\, Hereford\, AZ\, 85615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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