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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...
Free with Park Fee
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Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s operations and get a “sneak peek” of exciting new upgrades coming to the park. Meet at the Bobcat Amphitheater. There is no cost to attend this...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Meet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! Be prepared for a 1 mile, slow-paced bird walk on moderate, rocky terrain with mild 150-ft. elevation gain. Program is about 1.5 hours. Please wear close-toed shoes, and don't forget water,...
Free with Park Fee
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Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
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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...
Free with Park Fee
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35 events,
Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Introduction to Desert Trail Running – Enchanted Hills [#13094]
Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided trail run on one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. Learn techniques to increase safety and efficiency while maximizing fun on the trail. Along the...
Free
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Free with Park Fee
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262...
Free
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Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in February, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. 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
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24 events,
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"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
Free
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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...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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10 events,
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"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
Free
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Expedition Days Homeschool Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a day of fun interactive experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment. Location: Lost Dog Trailhead – 12601 N....
Free
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Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. Designed for ages 12 and up
Free – $5
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16 events,
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"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
Free
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Free
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Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 non-resident. INSTRUCTOR FEE DUE FIRST DAY: $40. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to confidently care for infants and school age children. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies and illness with first aid and all of the babysitting basics. Students will receive a Babysitters Certification...
$52 – $54
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4 events,
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Sonoran Sunday: Back From the Brink – A Story of Recovery” the Mexican Gray Wolf at Brown’s Ranch Do you know about Southwest Wildlife? Listen and learn as Robyn Moul, Lead Education Specialist, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center talks about the only sanctuary in Arizona capable of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing large predators, and their efforts...
Free
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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What’s in Your Backpack? Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: 2 hours Our Preserve in the Sonoran Desert is beautiful. But most of the inhabitants, both flora and fauna, want to stick you, prick you or bite you. Your safety is important to...
Free
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14 events,
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Reptile...
$75.00
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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$1,999 | Ages 8+ 3-Day Sessions | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2024 Sessions March 4-6 Registration Closes 8 Weeks in Advance of Each Session This 3-day Creator Course will allow Makers to build their own Prusa Mini 3D Printer, create a 3D-printed object, learn preventative maintenance, and explore tips and tricks from our experts...
$1999.00
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11 events,
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Celebrate the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with us at The Makery! Create your very own ghost trap with materials cut by our Glowforge. You'll be ready to capture any spook, specter, or ghost! Materials available while supplies last. This program is supported by Friends of Chandler Public Library. LibCon: Heroes and Villains brings together fans and...
Free
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Snake...
$75.00
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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18 events,
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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, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free – $5
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what...
Free
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Tortoise...
$75.00
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16 events,
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Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary to explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth, largely level with some areas with gentle grades. Designed for ages 12 and up. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water;...
Free – $5
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Lizards...
$75.00
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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9 events,
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Reptiles can...
$75.00
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We will explore coding, robotics, teamwork and other STEAM projects. Registration space is limited to 10 kids grad 3-5. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent. Returning students welcome to participate.
Free
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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19 events,
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As part of the annual I Love Mesa Day celebration we have free admission during normal business hours today!
Free
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As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Free with Admission
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Explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert while you hone your skills on the varied terrain of one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world, while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Participants should be comfortable...
Free
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9 events,
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Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data on seasonal changes in native plants to learn more about phenology, its importance, and how you can help...
Free
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As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Free with Admission
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Tucson Festival of Books is a free celebration of authors, reading & literacy on Mar. 9 & 10, 2024. Science City is just one of the incredible venues of the Tucson Festival of Books. There will be so many fun and exciting interactive activities for kids, adults and families Arizona SciTech...
Free
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17 events,
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This session will also offer a variety of physical activities, games, arts, crafts, music and science projects! **Pick-up on Monday, March 11 will be in the gymnasium starting at 3:30 pm.** Please ensure your child comes prepared with the following; - closed toed, athletic shoes with laces or Velcro so they may participate in rock...
$175.00
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CAMP INNOVATION returns this Spring Break with Big Wild World! Future scientists will investigate extreme weather patterns from monsoons and tornadoes to earthquakes and avalanches, and learn the importance of safety while in the outdoors. Plus, get a glimpse into the day-to-day of weather-related careers including volcanologists and storm chasers! March 11-15 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00...
$260 – $295
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In this program, children will explore the world of transportation and build various models with LEGO® bricks as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more. They will also learn about the history and modern use of the vehicles, applying this knowledge to their builds. Supplies included. Age at least 5 yrs...
$175.00
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18 events,
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Bird Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Join us to see some of our area’s full-time resident birds. It also gives us a chance to see spring migrants, for example: Wilson’s, Lucy’s, Townsend’s, or yellow warbler, or early-arriving summer...
Free
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Snake...
$75.00
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25 events,
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Winter birding at Cienega Creek means things like sparrows, wrens, and sapsuckers. We will be searching for these and many other birds on this wqlk. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Free – $5
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Tortoise...
$75.00
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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...
Free
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21 events,
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Lizards...
$75.00
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Venom and Poison are completely different! Do you know the difference? Learn why certain animals are poisonous and why some are venomous. How do they use their venom, is it for food or for protection? Learn many different facts about venom and poison through interacting with nonvenomous reptiles in this unique presentation on the various ways reptiles...
$12 – $32
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The Boeing 747SP will be open for tours on select days this spring from 10am-3pm. Access is included with admission on these days. Purchase upon arrival. Tours will run continuously, lasting about 10 mins. The tour takes you through the main cabin and does not include access to the flight deck. SOFIA is located behind (south) of...
Free with Admission
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9 events,
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Send your child to spend a day among the planes! Your child will learn about different types of aircraft, complete hands-on activities, and get a tour of the main hangar of the museum. Lunch and snacks will be provided. REGISTER NOW When: March 15, 9am-3pm Who: Ages 5-14 Where: Drop off starting at 8:30am in...
$65 – $75
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Ages 8 - 11 Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp Description: Reptiles can...
$75.00
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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28 events,
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wildflower Walk – Session 1
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can also learn how to document your findings...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wildflower Walk – Session 2
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can also learn how to document your findings...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Birding ‘Big Sit’
Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at this stationary program at the Nature Center. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will be available to use and the area...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger!
Got questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting...
Free with Park Fee
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Enjoy a naturalist-guided nature walk at Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve to learn about this historic cultural site. Honey Bee Village, a large Hohokam settlement, includes a ballcourt, a large walled compound with plaza, and cluster of 19 large trash mounds representing an almost 500 year occupation. Location:Honey Bee Village The parking lot for Honey...
Free – $5
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Trailside Naturalist – What Bird was that? at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to find out what birds fly and live in the Preserve. The Conservancy, with the help of our research partners, has identified 189...
Free
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The CPR/AED combination training course is for anyone who needs a community level CPR certification (issued by ASHI). Participants will be certified in the use of an AED and learn how to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants. The course content includes; Good Samaritan laws, CPR, AED use (automated external defibrillator), and how to...
$25.00
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8 events,
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Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents this FREE family-friendly festival in appreciation of our amazing butterflies. Enjoy Painted Lady butterfly releases each hour, children’s crafts, games, face painting, fun tattoos, ASU’s Insect Lab, and free Butterfly Wing giveaways! Have your photo taken with Leslie The Butterfly Fairy. Butterfly Plants and butterfly jewelry will be for sale. Children...
Free
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Desert Surfaces Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead What really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant – are lichen, desert varnish, and...
Free
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Sonoran Sunday: Rattlesnakes, King Snakes & Gopher Snakes at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Do you want to know what these 3 snakes have in common? Come hear Darrell Woolf, Exhibits Curator, Center for Native and Urban Wildlife at Scottsdale Community College and one of their...
Free
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3 events,
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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...
Free
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Builders wanted! Bring your imagination and we will supply the LEGOs! Have fun and make some new friends. For ages 6 to 12 years old.
Free
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Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll help reduce plastic in our landfills. This program...
Free
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2 events,
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Phenology: Introduction to Plant Phenology Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours This leisurely walk along the Gateway Bajada Trail will introduce the study of the phases of plant reproduction, how and why the data are collected, and how...
Free
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Choose your tech! Have you ever wanted to create art with a professional drawing tablet? Or explore Virtual Reality? Here's your chance to immerse yourselves in VR games or try your hand at digital painting. For VR, choose from several apps to explore interests including art, physics, to a NASA astronaut. You can even play a...
Free
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8 events,
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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, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free – $5
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Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5 miles Time: ~2 hours This hike has a moderate uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain with nice views of Granite Mountain and beyond, but the...
Free
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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
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2 events,
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STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
Free
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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6 events,
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255...
Free
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Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch [#13324]
Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch [#13324]
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in...
Free – $5
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We will explore coding, robotics, teamwork and other STEAM projects. Registration space is limited to 10 kids grad 3-5. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent. Returning students welcome to participate.
Free
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7 events,
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Wildflower Educational Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1 mile Time: ~2 hours Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join us on this easy walk to discover the incredible variety...
Free
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Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing, modifying, maintaining, and experimenting. From learning to restring a guitar, to repairing internal wiring, TMM will give newer players agency over their instrument and allow...
Free
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) with our event: Finding F.R.E.D.: A Chain-Reaction Mystery! This team-based STEAM competition challenges teams to help unravel the disappearance of the Friendly Robotic Engineering Droid (F.R.E.D.) by crafting stories and building chain-reaction machines. Teams of up to 6...
$5.00
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2 events,
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Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion flows again thanks to recycled water. Along the way, we’ll keep our eyes out for water-loving...
Free – $5
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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2 events,
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Spring has sprung at Sunset! Kids ages 6-12 years are invited to come celebrate! Dissect a flower, make a windsock, learn about butterfly life cycle and draw butterfly symmetry. Fling into Spring with us! Join us the second and fourth Monday afternoon of the month for STEAM fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on...
Free
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Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another side in the night hours; there is always something to discover! Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a flashlight.
Free – $5
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2 events,
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Join us for our free docent-led tour at 2PM 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. Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215...
Free
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In celebration of the month of LibCon, we'll be using comics, numbers and math to do some fun coding activities in the computer lab! Join us for some STEAM fun each month as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities, incorporating literature and library! For ages 6 to 12.
Free
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5 events,
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Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the pond, cienega, and desert at Historic Canoa Ranch, as we search for waterfowl, sparrows, finches, and many other birds.
Free – $5
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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...
Free
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Calling all Scientists, Techies, Engineers, Artists, and Mathematicians! Join us for Tempe's annual STEAM Festival, Geeks Night Out. The free, family-friendly event is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics that provides interactive, hands-on learning opportunities for the community to enjoy. Geeks Night Out is an Arizona SciTech Festival signature event, presented by StateFarm, that allows...
Free
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2 events,
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STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
Free
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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2 events,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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Interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure. The content for this program changes every month it is shown. This will be a live production narrated by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman....
$5.00
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8 events,
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Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. First, you'll participate in an interactive discussion...
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CPR Training and skills will stay with you for life. Now's your chance to be trained by the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Firefighting staff for free! You never know when you might come across an emergency that will put your CPR skills to the test. CPR skills are also useful for teens building their...
Free
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Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran...
Free
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1 event,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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