Come hike some of the original trails in the preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert. This is a difficult hike with some rocky trails for 5.5 miles...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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...
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...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
Experts from Arizona@Work will be available to provide one-on-one employment assistance. Interview Preparation Job Search Assistance Resume Building Ages 16+
Narrated by George Takei, this planetarium show explores comets, asteroids, and their powerful impacts on Earth. Journey through time and space to see how these ancient objects shaped our planet—and what we’re learning from them now. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets...
Get help with resume writing, internet job searching, online job applications, and more. Prepare your elevator speech, learn interview tips and tricks, and ask for a mock interview to prepare you for your next steps! Find support for your job search, career development goals, and path to becoming career-ready and part of the workforce. Ages...
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 teens. Bring your homework, your tests, your notes, everything you need to work on the grade you want. Tom Rogowski is a former high school...
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...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
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. Ages 6 - 18
Join Teen Center and Sustainability Office staff to talk about kindness to the planet, each other, and ways to take action to make lasting change. Snacks offered on a first...
This drop-in program is open to kids and teens ages 5–18 who love to build, create, and imagine. Each session features a fun LEGO building challenge, or participants can choose...
Make unique projects, pick up new skills, and have fun creating with fabric, thread, and your imagination. No sewing experience necessary. Space is limited, so please see a staff member 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. (ages 12-18 / 90 min /...
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...
Join us monthly at The No-Wrong-Way Photography Club to share tips, critique each other’s work, and get inspired. This group is open to photographers of all skill levels. The objective...
Curso de GED Prep en español - en línea -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar...
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...