Come walk beautiful Yavapai trail in the hour before sunrise in a vainglorious attempt to make the top before the 7:01 sunrise. While we may not make it, it’ll be fun to try! The view will be stunning either way and we’ll most like see some cool stuff along the way. Join Ranger Shaun for...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. We will walk 0.5-1 mile along the Tortoise Trail...
Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary to explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth, largely level with some areas with gentle grades. Designed for ages 12 and up. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water;...
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. The lab is closed on all federal holidays. From the Painted Desert Visitor Center parking lot at the north end of the park, walk through the central courtyard, through the...
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...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 1.2 miles roundtrip on the Lousely Hill Trail. It will be on moderate grade, with some sandy, rocky, or uneven ground. The hike will take about an hour, but it may go a...
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
Come for a short walk and discover the great variety of cacti that inhabit this unique and fascinating desert. 45 minute walk, totaling a distance of roughly 100 yards. Wheelchair accessible 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...
Ranger Shaun has found some microscopes and is sampling the Lake! Come have a look at what sort of things might be swimming around in there. Learn about aquatic life...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+)...
After school activities with a focus on technologies. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters on a rotating schedule. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies last.
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 this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to...
Bring your skills and interests to the Teen Center and immerse yourself in our individually-paced, teen-led pop-up maker space. Explore studio recording, computer programming, 3D printing, graphic design, painting, button...
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 the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Come create with us at Harmon Library! We'll be working on art projects, crafts, playing with STEAM toys and much more!
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Hedgehogs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your hedgehog. Presented by Yusuke Banno.
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft supplies and more. Engage in coding, digital art, 3D modeling, and more using our available computers, or showcase your crafting kills with access to sewing...
Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic while creating simple computer games, apps and websites. Coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required. Please provide your email address when you register. *Please note that if your child misses two...
Help us pick, prune, and take care of the El Mirage Library garden! With a little luck our arugula plants will be ready to be cultivated and their leaves taken home. We'll also talk briefly about recipes that use arugula and carrots, both of which grow in our garden.
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
Combine electricity and origami in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to fold an origami firefly and frog, and then make them light up with the addition of LED lights. All materials and instructions provided. Ages 13-17 only. First come first serve, while supplies last.
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month our Maker Focus is Plants Plants grow in a dazzling array of shapes and sizes! Join us this week to explore the basics of 3D modeling while learning about connections between form and function in the plant kingdom! For this week's class we'll be using Tinkercad, an online...
Love photography? Visit the Sierra Vista Camera Club at our next meeting. Meet fellow photographers, learn new techniques, share your photos. All levels welcome! Location: Sierra Vista Police Department 911 N. Coronado Dr. Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Phoenix SolidWorks User Group Meeting Thursday, November 16th Hybrid via Zoom & in person Zoom Link In-person location: WestMount Tech Center 9830 S 51st St Suite B-119, Phoenix, AZ 85044 Our agenda for the evening is filled with outstanding presentations designed to enhance your SolidWorks skills! There will be various networking opportunities throughout the...
Patrons will learn more about the sun from informative NASA videos, showing some of the results gained through various missions. Stunning visuals and awe-inspiring facts will spark curiosity and wonder. Space is limited.
This presentation provides an in -depth look at the dangers of underage drinking and identifies various types of risky behaviors associated with alcohol consumption. Teens must register to attend. Parents...
Compete with other teens, 12-18, to build superior LEGOcreations, combining creativity with the principles of engineering. There can only be one LEGO champion! All events at the Glendale Public Library...
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library and Volunteers.
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...