Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
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...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Papermaking! This month, our Maker Focus is Ancient Civilizations Are you ready to learn the art and science of papermaking? We'll learn a bit about the history of paper and its many uses. Then, we'll delve into the process of creating unique handmade paper, using recycled materials. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make...
Are you firewise savvy? In this session of Gardening Talks, learn how to protect your home and landscape against fires. Topics discussed will include which plants can reduce fire risk, where to plant vegetation, what are appropriate ground covers, and how to tackle overgrown vegetation. The Gardening Talks series is available thanks to a partnership...