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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding

Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Rd., Tucson

Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life.

$5

Tucson Audubon Society: Sweetwater Wetlands Field Trip

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Edible Plant Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park as you learn about the native edible plants and the first peoples that used them.   The moderate hike will cover 4...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.5-mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life.   Enjoy the sights and sounds of the desert on this informative morning...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Nature Journaling

Desert Discovery Center 7798 W Gates Pass Rd., Tucson

Using nature as a source of inspiration, hone your powers of observation and reflection and record your findings in words and pictures. Nature journaling is a great way to slow...

Free

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

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

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

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 /...

$20 – $25

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wonder Wednesday

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

Buckeye Public Library: First Flight

Buckeye Public Library System - Coyote Branch 21699 W. Yuma Rd. Suite 116, Buckeye

Students participating in the Buckeye Library STEM Program "First Flight" will work with the crew of the Corps of Discovery spacecraft ASL-3305 Voyager.   Their job will be to evaluate...

Free

Pinal County Library District: S.T.E.A.M Squad

Pinal County Library District: San Tan Valley Library 31505 N. Schnepf Rd., San Tan Valley

Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining LEGO Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program!...

Free

Pima County Public Library: GED One-on-One Help

Pima County Public Library - Southwest Library 6855 S. Mark Rd., Tucson

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...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Story Coders

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join MACH1 for this special introductory program to learn how to code a choose-your-own-adventure story that you can share with your friends and family! Together we'll flex our storytelling muscles while building...

Free

The University of Arizona: Walk with a Naturalist

Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory 1675 W Anklam Rd., Tucson

When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants,...

Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Interested in 3D printers? Want to try a drum set or the keyboard? Come hang out in the teen center to get creative, hang out, and have fun! Ages 12...

Free

Mesa Arts Center: Flameworking – Soft Glass Beadmaking

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

This class will teach students how to create beautiful glass beads using soft glass and a torch. Beginning students will learn about stringers, dot placements and how to create shards...

$328

Pinal County Library District: Sewing Wednesdays

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

njoy an evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level.  Sewing machines and materials provided. Great for beginner or parents and children to do together. Ages 10+

Free