Join us for a stroll along the ADA Accessible trails of Feliz Paseos to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual...
Register for a FREE guided tour of one of seven different collections of trees and plants in the Campus Arboretum. Led by Pima County Master Gardeners, the tours provide in-depth education, information...
These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities, and a simple craft. The activities are based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Advance Registration Required for this 60 minute program. This Month’s...
Explore the traditional “three sisters” planting method where corn, beans, and squash grow together in harmony, each supporting the others with nutrients and balance. For many Indigenous communities, these “sisters” are more than crops; they represent sustenance, sustainability, and cultural tradition. Using sensory tools, children can model how these plants grow and work together, bringing...
Fall planting season has arrived! Visit the Sunset Library and share seeds, seed starts, and plant cuttings with your neighbors. Meet local gardeners, Master Gardeners, and other community members with the...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Join us for an author event with the author (Gary Paul Nabhan) and illustrator (Robert J. Long) of Sonoran Desert Bestiary. The event will begin at 6:00 PM with a reading, followed by a Q&A and book signing at 7:00 PM. We often sell out of event books, so pre-order ahead of time to guarantee your copy and...