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Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Palo Verde Library 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix

Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

Free

Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different...

Free with Admission

Northern Arizona University: “TIMBER! Northern Arizona’s Logging Legacy” Exhibit

Northern Arizona University Cline Library 1001 S. Knoles Dr., Flagstaff

Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Eric for a guided 2.6-mile hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will do a loop incorporating segments of the Baseline...

Fre

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ranger Guided Hike Tortuga

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Come with Ranger Shaun on a winter walk along Tortuga Trail.   Learn about desert plants, animals, and ecosystems along the moderate difficulty, roughly 1.2-mile Tortuga Trail. The cooler temperatures of...

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

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Desert Chow

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers, bones,...

Free with Admission

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

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!

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

Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk   Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – TECH

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

After school activities with a focus on technologies for teens only. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters available as well as smaller tech projects based on available supplies. Ages 13 to 18.

Free

Pima County Public Library: GED Prep by Literacy Connects

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Pima County Public Library - Santa Rosa Library 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson

Join us in exploring the following topics as we engage in fun, educational activities together, including snacks and food demos: MyPlate Smart Drink Choices Smart Breakfasts Choices Smart Lunch Choices...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

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...

Free – $14

Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Cardio-Coding

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

Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Cardio-Coding! This month, our Maker Focus is Heartfelt Science   This week we'll do an introductory coding demo to create our own heart-themed animations...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Teen & Tween Tech Thursdays

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

Come over to the Woods library and play with robots, explore video and audio editing or check out some of our video and board games! Every 1st and 4th Thursday of the...

Free

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...

$40.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

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

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.   Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: GED Prep en español

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...

Free

Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night

Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus 1140 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista

Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  Admission is free, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...

Free