Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Volunteers will meet Park Assistant Doug Robertson outside of the main building at the entry station where he’ll sign them. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 non-resident. Contractor fee due first day: $210. Payment options: Zelle, Cash, Check made out to Kaleidoscope Dog Services. Goal of this class is to build the necessary skill to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen. Evaluation is performed with dog and owner. Owners must be able to handle their...
It’s World Lizard Day, so come on out and learn more about these amazingly adaptable reptiles. Join Ranger Kevin as we put the spotlight on the lizards of the Sonoran Desert in honor of World Lizard Day. Did you know not all lizards can lose their tails and regrow a new one? Or that there’s...
An employee of the Pima County Health Department will be in our lobby to distribute free nasal Narcan, overdose prevention information, and resources for how to get help with a substance-use problem.
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,...
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store....
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
It’s Meteor Month! Once a year, the best meteor shower, the Perseid Meteor Shower, can be seen at night, no telescope required. Come to the library! We’ll talk about how and when you can see the Meteor Shower, then we’ll create a craft you can take home! All materials will be provided.
The Minecraft SMP Gaming Club is a gaming group for teens (ages 12 - 18) who enjoy Minecraft and competing in friendly challenges. Prior knowledge of Minecraft Java (PC) is beneficial but not required. Registration is recommended, space is limited. Meets every other Monday, 4:30 - 6:00 pm.
This virtual talk is a prep for our annual Bat Walk, a clean up and creek walk at the Rillito River, under the Campbell Ave bridge, where we will see the Mexican free-tailed bats flying in the summer sunset. You'll learn all about different species of bats that migrate from Mexico to the southern US and we are...
Know how to sew but don't have a sewing machine? Use one of our sewing machines during our Sewing Lab on the second Monday of every month. Meet fellow sewists and work independently on your own project. Library staff are available to assist with troubleshooting the machines, sewing instruction will not be provided. You should...
Calling all tweens and teens! Come hang out with us as we explore and play with some tech gadgets, such as vinyl cutters for sticker making, 3D pens, 3D printer, and more! Each month will feature a different gadget. Registration is requested, and begins 1 week before the program. Open to tweens and teens 10-18....
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...