Free- MUST RSVP Let the birds come to you! Bring your favorite camp chair, binoculars, a little refreshment, and just enjoy birding as the time slips by. You will only have to walk a short distance on the handicapped accessible Canopy Trail to a spot where feeders bring the birds up close. A knowledgeable guide...
Come along with Ranger Jacque as she explores the beautiful Wild Burro trail! Enjoy the Wild Burro Trail while we learn about the desert, and we might even see a wild burro! This is a roughly 2- mile hike along a moderately difficult trail. Please bring water and wear layers as the trail temperature may change rapidly....
Learn about reptiles of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike during the City Nature Challenge with Ranger Eric. This hike will be about 1.5-2 miles roundtrip on Slate and Flume Trails. We will learn about safety around venomous animals and how to coexist with them where we live. This weekend (April 26-29) is the...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Join us for the 2024 City Nature Challenge in the Greater Phoenix Area! Help us document the awesome biodiversity in the Valley of the Sun by making as many observations of living organisms as possible from April 26-April 29. Identification takes place April 30-May 6. Results will be announced on May 7! The CNC is...
Dia Del Ninos is an event to celebrate our students where we bring various vendors in to do activities with the students. Location: Joseph Zito Elementary School 4525 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Join botanist Max Licher on a flora and fauna journey as we learn the native and non-native, riparian and grassland plant and animal species. Learn about arid plants’ secrets to survival and...
Come learn basic entomology and anatomy, as well as an overview of insect relatives (spiders, scorpions, etc). Discussion focuses on the importance of insects and native Arizona species, will lead to some incredible examples of world-wide insects, many of which are the largest species in the world. The audience also will have a chance to...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use your smartphone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Love nature but don't know what plants and animals live in the desert? Take the guessing game out of naming your finds and learn how to identify...
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
Learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Click on program title for...
Learn how to use a 3D printer and design your own 3D-printed craft! For ages 12-18.
This presentation will highlight a variety of Northern Arizona species with beautiful photos plus eBird data and funny bird memes to provide you with a taste of what to expect when visiting birding hotspots and backyards in Northern Arizona. Northern Arizona is a goldmine when searching for a variety of raptors, waterfowl, and passerines. At...
Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts! This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a Division of the Secretary of State, with Federal ARPA Funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Identification of flycatchers is one of the great challenges of birding. This presentation will focus on characteristics, behaviors, and other clues for the identification of flycatchers and will be useful for the expert and beginner alike. Both visual and audio presentations of flycatcher traits will be given for those really interested in learning about flycatchers....
Dr. Cory will delight you with her photos and research of the Family Corvidae, and her research with Shade; the African Raven and her wild kin. Emily is accompanied, of course, by her inquisitive African White-necked Raven, "Shade." Cost: $15 Transportation: Walk or Shuttle Speaker: Emily Faun CoryEmily was born and raised in Northern Arizona, playing in the...
Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but may incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge? Siblings are welcome to attend and DUPLO will be provided for younger children. Parent or guardian required for supervision of younger siblings.
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
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...
Over the past few decades, we have started to discover planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. What are these extra solar worlds like? Is it possible life could exist...
Over the past few decades, we have started to discover planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. What are these extra solar worlds like? Is it possible life could exist on these planets and how do we plan to explore them? This show will be narrated live by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman. Shows will last...
Over the past few decades, we have started to discover planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. What are these extra solar worlds like? Is it possible life could exist on these planets and how do we plan to explore them? This show will be narrated live by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman. Shows will last...