Desert Connections Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Everything in the desert is connected and always changing. We’ll explore how the environment–the mountains, the rocks, the climate, the washes–affects the plants and animals that live here, how living things in turn change the environment, and how climate change and increasing development may impact what we see...
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 Luke as he shares stories and pictures of his recent Tucson Bird Alliance trip to Chile with Sabrewing Nature Tours. Will he get seasick while looking for albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters? How amazing will it be to see the growing colony of King Penguins in Useless Bay? What is birding like in the Andes...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Learn how to create a miniature garden or forest scene with tins, plants, and figurines! No crafting experience necessary. For teens.
Presented by Julia Tejada (Assistant Professor, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, Caltech) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 4-5PM on Thursdays. There will be a Zoom...
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...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes,...
This class will answer the questions: When do I prune my trees? What do I prune, how do I prune and importantly, why do I prune? Leave with new skills and confidence in your pruning decisions. Taught by an ISA certified arborist and based on the International Society of Arboriculture best management practices and research-based...
Make a fun craft and learn tips you can use at home to protect our amazing planet through gardening, composting, and upcycling. This month, you’ll make your own botanical ornament from sari silk and pressed plants. 8-12-year-olds, registration required.