This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astrophysicist, Taylor Kutra! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on...
Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science...
Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science...
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about a variety of flowering plant life along desert and riparian environments. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs...
Gather your friends, family, and fellow nature nerds for a day of searching, scouting and documenting the Wild species at the Desert Museum! We will Party in a day — what surprise...
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we...
As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided...
A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish will bring live native species to help class participants learn how to identify some of the most commonly seen backyard wildlife and...
Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 non-resident. Contractor fee due first day: $185. Payment options: Venmo, Cash or Check made out to Tandem Dog Training by or on the first day...
Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided...
Join us for the unveiling of two new murals at Mission Garden, designed by local teens and artists. Hear from muralists who worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of...
The CRR and UArizona Department of Mathematics are excited to host the sixteenth annual Advanced Placement Practice Exams in Statistics, Calculus AB, and Calculus BC! Thanks to a partnership with...
One of the community’s best free events for kids. Compete to throw the furthest paper airplane and win amazing prizes. Each contestant will compete by building and throwing their paper airplane....
A wildlife educator from Arizona Game and Fish will bring live native species to help class participants learn how to identify some of the most commonly seen backyard wildlife and...
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The monthly...
Just how DOES your garden grow, Maricopa?? Pinal County Master Gardeners come to the Maricopa Library the second Saturday of the month with some great resources for your Arizona gardening...
Museum opens at 9.00 am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the...
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life. Program...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
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. Designed for ages 12 and...
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!...
One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different...
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) with our event: Finding F.R.E.D.: A Chain-Reaction Mystery! This team-based STEAM competition challenges...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki...
Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up. Adults welcome.
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal...
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...
Discover new careers at the library by immersing yourself in VR to test-drive diverse professions, gaining a taste of different careers without leaving the building. No prior experience required, just...
Not everyone has the ability to hike the trails of Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area on one of Ranger Kevin’s guided tours with stories about the history of Spur Cross. ...
Drop by Ranger Shaun’s City Naturalist app Workshop to find out about some of the best apps on the market for identifying the plants and animals you see in the...
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...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public...
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...
Now that you’ve got some shiny new apps, come with Ranger Shaun and try them out! Spring is here, the temperatures are creeping back up and critters are coming back...