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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Mindful Morning Nature Walk

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Spending time in nature can have healing and restorative power, relaxing both the mind and body. Slowing down to consciously engage our senses while out walking not only calms and grounds us, but also deepens our connection to the natural world. Join a Conservation Lands Resources naturalist for a peaceful morning stroll through the park...

Free

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding Agua Caliente Park

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

Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and more.

$5

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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Cactus Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Derik on a slow-paced hike through the foothills of the White Tank Mountains to learn about the many cactus species that call the park home.   The hike is rated as easy and will cover 2 miles out and back along the South trail gaining roughly 200 ft of elevation in the process. The...

Free with Park Fee

Douglas Public Library: Fly Cochise Open House

Discover what it’s like to pursue a career in aviation! Fly-in Simulator flights* *RSVP required: [email protected] (520) 417-4114 Come watch our students participate in our Aviation Olympics from 8 - 12 Location: Cochise College Douglas Campus Airport 4190 West Highway 80, Douglas, AZ Douglas, AZ 85607

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, wild burros, and small animals with Ranger Olivia.   Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, burros, and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a...

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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...

Free – $10

Pinal County Library District: SafeTalk Suicide Awareness Training

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

SafeTalk suicide awareness training facilitated by Horizon Health and Wellness. Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. This half-day training, led by Horizon Health and Wellness, is widely used by professionals and the general public. It will help you learn suicide alertness skills and the four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. The...

Free

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, 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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Burros

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Olivia to learn the basics of the Wild Burros that you may see residing within Lake Pleasant and find out why these non-native animals got here.   This is...

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Public Library: Computer Skills Training

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Work at your own pace with Northstar's Digital Literacy program to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Word, social media, and using the internet. We can...

Free

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 / 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

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

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.   Do you have what it takes to do 100 miles in 100 days? Accept the Maricopa County Parks challenge. Whether you walk or ride, spending time in nature is good...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: LEGOs @ Nanini

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Sewing 101

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Have you always wondered how to read a sewing pattern? Do you find the symbols, charts, and numbers on a pattern intimidating or confusing? Join us at Cholla Library’s Mach2 Sewing 101 and we will clear up those questions! We will cover how to decipher the secret language of a pattern package, the correct way to lay out the pattern pieces...

Free

Pima County Public Library: GED One-on-One Help | Ayuda personalizada de GED

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia 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 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

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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

Phoenix Public Library: Afternoons at Ocotillo

Phoenix Public Library - Ocotillo Library 102 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix

Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club Lego ¡Los LEGOos son divertidos para toda la familia!...

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 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

Phoenix Public Library: 3D Modeling in Womp

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

Join MACH1 to bring your weird and wonderful creations to life using the free 3D modeling software Womp. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced modeler, you'll love Womp's unique way of combining shapes to make objects that mix and meld into each other. It is recommended that you create your free Womp account before the day of the class. This...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

​​The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs   Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...

Free – $14

Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Discover new skills and tech in our Teen Maker Lab. Discover new skills and tech each week, you can dive into exciting projects like 3D printing, vinyl cutting, coding, and...

Free

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun stargazing!  Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms...

Free with Park Fee

HeatSync Labs: Arduino Night

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Let's talk Arduino! Or microcontroller in general. Bring your project, ideas, or questions.     HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community of collaboration...

Mesa Arts Center: National Geographic Live – From Roots to Canopy

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

Throughout human history, trees have provided our most important sources of sustenance, protection, and wonder. Nalini Nadkarni, a tree canopy ecologist, has spent four decades dangling among the branches to...

$32 – $62