Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at...
Join us for an amazing bird walk in the Sonoran Desert. Meet in the Cholla day use area to learn how to identify the birds all around you. Please wear closed-toed shoes, and don't forget water, hat, and binoculars! To increase chances of bird sightings, no dogs please. Program is free, but park entry fees...
Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find a real giant among giants. Join a ranger for a walk along a tree-lined desert wash, and view an awesome example of the Giant Cactus. Hike will be 3/4 mile round trip walk along a flat, sandy...
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...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or American Indian use of plants and animals. Program...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily. We all have our favorites - favorite restaurants, favorite music, favorite parks. Join a ranger, or a park volunteer, for a program...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
To introduce beginners to photo enhancement using phone applications and teach them basic techniques to enhance their photos or make their own drawings pop with more life. An element of digital design is introduced when we use the Sketch App. Ages 14 - 18
Measure your computer skills and use interactive training to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media and using the internet. You will be able to work individually at your own pace on the areas you want using Northstar's Digital Literacy program.
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience:...
Join us for our free docent-led tour at 2PM in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets...
Turtles are ancient reptiles that have adapted to a wide range of habitats including the desert. Please join a Park Ranger to learn about the various turtles that can be seen in Saguaro National Park and how they have adapted to the dry environment! Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. All levels and ages of Builders are welcome.
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....
Drop in for help with a wide variety of Library Digital Resources, including the Library website, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, downloadable music, and more. Additional computer help is available for computer basics (Email and Internet), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), job help (resumes, online applications, and job searching), and homework. Get help with a range...
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
Come join us at Harmon library for a STEAM activity.
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
Let’s play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks! We’ll build something with a different theme every time. Don't worry - there's plenty of room to freestyle as well. Show off your creativity and have some fun! There is no registration, however we are limited to up to 50 people in the room at a time.
Make a tiny mindfulness garden (also known as a Zen garden) and add some prehistoric friends! In this program we'll learn about Japanese rock gardens and make our own take-home work of art with sand, stones... and, of course, dinosaurs! Ages 10+
Have you ever thought about learning to code using Javascript? Come by and learn about the library resource “Vidcode”, which teaches you how to do that! ¿Has pensado alguna vez en aprender a programar con Javascript? Ven a conocer el recurso en línea, "Vidcode,” que te enseña a hacerlo.
Welcome to the Beaver Creek Seed Sharing Exchange! Join us on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:30 pm. We occasionally take field trips so contact the Beaver Creek Library for field trip details. This is a group for all ages, exchanging local seed grown in gardens in Rimrock AZ. We also share gardening...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity!
How do socioeconomic factors impact the effect of Arizona’s extreme heat? Dr. Guardaro will share community stories of urban heat, climate equity and potential solutions to reduce heat risk. Presenter:...
Dr. Christoph Keller, Director of Science at Lowell Observatory, will be speaking on the subject of the Sun and Climate. The Sun enables life on Earth. If the luminosity of the Sun changes, then the Earth’s climate changes. Dark spots on the Sun have been known for thousands of years. Do sunspots reduce the Sun's...
Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: From 7 pm to 8 pm. Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater (meet in front of building) Free with Park Fee
Come and hone your needle and thread skills and learn the ways of the cloth. Beginners welcome, experts appreciated! If you have a topic of concern, feel free to make a post and we will do our best to address it. See you there! Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A...