Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert with volunteer Joe Ford. Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional...
Rio Vista Park, July 13th, 6:30 AM Trip difficulty: Easy. ~ 2 miles. This walk is easy on unpacked, but firm trails in the park. There are gentle slopes across drainage areas. This trip will follow wide trails. They have been recently regraded, and are level and smooth Rio Vista is one of two designated...
Enjoy an early morning walk around the lake to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Shaun. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds...
Come get your bird-watching sheet in the youth room and go look for birds in the library. Complete your sheet, turn it in and get a prize. Ages: 5-14 June 29th-July 13th All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike). Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater. Bring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank,...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Olivia. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Olivia will host this discovery station inside the nature center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trails next to the...
Join us on an adventure to discover the immense power behind volcanos and how they helped create the earth as we know it. Then uncover a few incredible civilizations volcanic eruptions have hidden for hundreds and thousands of years. And finally, create a su-per cool lava lamp of your very own. Older children ages 6...
Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete LEGO challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help. Saturday, July 13th from 11 am to 12pm.
Are you a woman STEM researcher? Do you have questions about being a woman in STEM? Would you like to learn from women who have distinguished themselves in a STEM field? Join us for an interactive panel of inspiring women from cross-disciplinary STEM fields at this hybrid event (in-person in the Keating building or over Zoom)....
Come draw your own codes and watch how the Ozobot goes. This program is best for children ages 6–12 with a caregiver. Supplies are limited; register at the front desk or call 928-342-1640.
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within our Solar System. This program was created by the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium in 2019 and will be performed live. This program will last for...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-4pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
We now have a LEGO Play! program on Saturdays at the library! Stop on by and have fun building up some amazing creations! Ahora, tenemos un programa de LEGOs en los Sabados! Acompáñanos y diviértete hacer los granes creaciónes!
Come visit us as we join Trail Dust Town and Local First Arizona for a party to celebrate the arrival of monsoon season! Meet local non-profits and environmental groups working to conserve our precious water and environment. Enjoy family-fun with Mr. Nature from 3 to 4pm, live music with Nico Barberan from 4 to 6pm,...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
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...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, Presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and glitter tattoos...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. This is a 3.1-mile hike along the Coldwater, Butterfield and Dysart trails. We’ll be seeking out the three main types of scorpions native to our region. At the same time, we’ll keep our eyes open for other desert critters...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky or uneven terrain, and will be up...