We will partially walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve. While the number of bird species doesn’t usually exceed 25, they are plentiful. Driving directions: From Dove Mountain Road, take Tangerine Rd. east for 7 miles, turn left (north) on Rancho Vistoso Blvd.,...
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...
Join Desert Foothills Library and Desert Foothills Land Trust for an outdoor Storytime adventure! We'll read a book about our beautiful desert together, then explore Saguaro Hill Preserve next door! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. Plan on being outside for about 20...
Join Desert Foothills Library and Desert Foothills Land Trust for an outdoor Storytime adventure! We'll read a book about our beautiful desert together and complete a hands-on desert activity, then explore Saguaro Hill Preserve next door! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection and bring water. Plan on...
This class is inspired by the “Escape Room” concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes with all kinds of different, crazy locks! “Unlock” the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Learn about faraway and ancient lands and use that...
Get creative and bring a little greenery into your home! Join us for a relaxing adult program where you’ll paint and decorate your own ceramic flowerpot. Afterward, choose a packet of seeds to plant in your new pot. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just looking for a fun way to unwind, this program is...
Discover the art of Japanese moss ball planting, where you will learn how to create your own living sculpture using houseplants that do well in our unique climate. This relaxing workshop will guide you step-by-step in crafting a beautiful Kokedama to take home. A $20 supply fee will be collected by the instructor at...