The Avian and Wildlife Protection Program at APS will be holding a fishing line clean-up at Lake Pleasant. Please join us as we make the shoreline a safer place for all wildlife. Volunteers will be working in the elements and walking on uneven and rocky surfaces- a volunteer must be able to walk on these...
Join us to start on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identify the various birds at our bird feeders. Then we will venture out on a short walk via a trail to see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars (some are available) and wear close-toed shoes. No pets...
A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. Cienega Creek is a nice birding with the opportunity to see birds of desert and riparian habitats. The possibilities are huge, as spring migration is in full swing. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and wear...
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...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative Earth Day hike about the native plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Today is Earth Day, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: by enjoying our spectacular Sonoran Desert! Come along and learn more about the amazing plants and animals that call the Sonoran...
Earth Day 2025...Stop by Bagdad Library and grab your take & make kit to create your own bird feeder cone! Kits will be available during library hours and while supplies last.
Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join exhibiting artist Lex Gjurasic for a talk and tour of the works in the gallery, followed by a craft workshop creating three-dimensional flowers. Space Limited. Collect a ticket at the Gallery@ The Library up to 30 minutes prior to the event. Join exhibiting artist Lex Gjurasic for a workshop and gallery talk. Participants will create...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Kevin...
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...
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...
Celebrate Earth Day at the Library! Scottsdale Artists’ School will lead this free workshop on creating springtime florals in pastels. All materials provided. (ages 10-18 / 60 min) **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 18. Activities will vary in difficulty. Younger participants may sometimes do alternative activities on high technical skill craft days.
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...
If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for...
Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of LEGOs with other kids or teens your age. Free, LEGOs provided (please leave your own LEGOs at home). Follow a design idea or invent your own! You may stay for a bit or the whole time. Ok...
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.
Let’s play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks! Every Tuesday we’ll build something with a different theme every time. Don't worry - there's plenty of room to freestyle as well. Show off your creativity and have some fun! There is no registration, however we are limited to up to 50 people in the room at a time.
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about sustainability and getting hands-on with eco-friendly gardening! Teens will decorate egg cartons, plant seeds, and discover creative ways to upcycle everyday items into mini gardens. This is a great way to reduce waste and give new life to items that might otherwise be tossed. Whether you're a seasoned plant...
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.
Join us at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library for Earth Day! We invite you to create jumbo earth friendly flowers. Lets celebrate our planet with colorful blooms! All material will be provided.
Bring your imagination and join us at MACH1 to create something fun with LEGOs or other types of bricks! Follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. This program is a walk-in program for...
Come hang out with us anytime between 5-7 and use scrap paper and other recycled materials to make bookmarks! Everyone of all ages is welcome! No registration required. All supplies provided - just bring your creativity.
Teens ages 13-18 will celebrate Earth Day and also learn to take time for themselves in a meaningful way! Earth Day activities and projects Learn about skincare, create a sugar scrub for hands and more. Snacks too!
Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless or advanced point-and-shoot camera, you’ll take better photos if you master a few basics. Learn to get the most out of your camera as you discover key functions of your camera, practice tips for composing a good photo, and editing your shots at home. *This class will focus on...
If you have old t-shirts lying around you can turn them into a work of art! Join us in celebration of Earth Day where we will be making t-shirt wall art. Some materials will be provided - please bring your own t-shirts. Registration is required for all participants. Ages 16+.
Join us to observe the Moon, Planets and Stars at the Library! This event is open to the public Telescopes provided by the West Valley Astronomy Club
The desert southwest is the ‘astronomy capital’ of the United States. Here the sky is always a source of spectacle, inspiration, and discussion. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation of the Moon, planets, their moons, galaxies, star clusters, and gaseous nebulae. You’ll be awed by this natural spectacle! The...