Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about desert...
Free with Park Fee
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Events for October 11, 2024
Tucson Audubon Society: Crooked Tree Golf Course Ramble at Arthur Pack Park Field Trip
We’ve birded a short segment of the golf course here for many years. But this walk will be different. The course will be closed to golfers for annual fall reseeding on these dates. Woo-hoo! We will bird a much longer stretch of the course than usual using the cart paths while visiting all three ponds...
Free
Highlands Center for Natural History: Fall Colored Pencil Drawing Series
If you have ever been interested in drawing what you observe in the natural world, then you should attend this program! Join local illustrator and author, Diane Iverson, for the Fall drawing series. Learn and practice colored pencil drawing and leave with finished pieces.
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
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. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Mesa Arts Center: Halloween Spooky Stacker Rings Workshop
In this eerie and enchanting workshop, you'll learn to create bewitching stacker rings sure to add a touch of spooky elegance to any finger! Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of crafting skulls, potions, bats and more on the hydraulic press to adorn your rings with silver and bronze. Whether you're a...
$140
National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Bugs!
Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods! Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the arthropod group! Learn about their anatomy, taxonomy, and maybe even see a few! Learn all sorts of things you never knew you didn’t know! Ask...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Arthropods
Drop by after lunch to see Ranger Shaun and the animal ambassadors! Ranger Shaun will have the invertebrate animal ambassadors on display, as well as other artifacts from the program, and be answer questions during this informal Q A session. Drop by, or hang around, to find out answers to questions about our ever present...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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...
Free – $25
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dynamic Earth
The award-winning Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome Film followed by...
Free – $14
Museum of Northern Arizona: Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 – 4:00 PM. $15 Non-members $10...
Free – $15
Pima County Public Library: GED One-on-One Help
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...
Free
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
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 before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
$62.50 – $88.50
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Free – $14
HeatSync Labs: Blender Buddies
People coming together to create 3d models in Blender and print them! All skill levels welcome. Inclusive. Safe space. No bullying. Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A liability waiver is required before using tools. Anyone under 18 must have a guardian.
National Park Service: Hanging Gardens Sunset Guided Hike
Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes, sun protection, and bring water for the hike. This program will be cancelled in inclement weather. The parking area is unmarked gravel. There are no restrooms...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night – Super Spooky Edition
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of our spookiest desert critters. October is spooky season, so get yourself into the Halloween spirit with this exciting night hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails. If you can find it in a witch’s cauldron, we’ll...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Indigenous Arabian Astronomy and Dark Skies – Science Talk with Dr. Danielle Adams
Does your favorite star have an Arabic name? Join cultural astronomer Dr. Danielle Adams as she showcases the importance of dark skies to the development of the rich cultural traditions of indigenous Arabian astronomy. Drawing from 6th–10th century CE Arabic texts, she will demonstrate how dark desert skies enabled faint stars near the limits of...
Free
National Park Service: Wahweap Campground Evening Program
Sit back and enjoy a presentation from one of Glen Canyon’s Park Rangers. Topics Vary. Programs take place at the Wahweap Campground Amphitheater. The area around the amphitheater is paved...
Free with Park Fee