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Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Foraging Bean Trees in the Summer
Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy samples of edible plants foraged from the desert and take-home recipes. Instructed by Peggy Sue Creekmore (Sorensen). Garden admission included with class purchase.
$41.95
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In our region, we are fortunate to have so much sun and scenery, and so many interesting plants. But water is precious and expensive. How can you have an attractive landscape, and, at the same time, keep the water bill under control? Let us show you how to use the principles of Xeriscaping to build...
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Socious will be taking center stage at the upcoming Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust meetup, showcasing their groundbreaking approach to digital identity and how they are leveraging the Hyperledger Identus project. Their innovative solution tackles two real-world challenges that plague both organizations and individuals: the tedious, time-consuming nature of background verification and the privacy concerns surrounding age verification....
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Join us for a webinar with Launchodes and LACChain to explore how Ethereum staking rewards can be redirected to support real-world social and environmental initiatives. The session will introduce Lido...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Discuss the stories of the Southwest with the Southwest Reads book club, the 4th Wednesday of every other month! This month's read is Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout by Philip Connors A decade ago Philip Connors left work as an editor at the Wall Street Journal and talked his way into a...
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Free with Admission
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A learning group for zero knowledge and SNARK application development. During the year we will systematically explore different aspects of zero knowledge and SNARK programming in application development. Third Thursday in every month from 18 (CET), online. Coordination of the learning group is in the Discord channel of Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust: https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1329201532628898036 In this session,...
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Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at Usery such as, snakes, scorpion, tarantula, and even a tortoise! At this program you will get to ask questions,...
Free with Park Fee
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9 events,
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Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Free with Admission
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Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world. Presented by Reid Park Zoo
Free
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Join Vicky Derksen of Night Sky Tourist for an enchanting exploration of dusk as day turns to night, revealing the distinct phases of twilight and their impact on our natural world. Discover the fascinating behaviors of diurnal creatures settling down while nocturnal animals awaken, from the melodic cricket chorus to the silent flight of owls...
Free
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15 events,
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Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday!. Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will be set up throughout our Discovery Gardens. The learning stations provide each visitor the chance to learn and to become wise caretakers of the land.
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Gardening in Flagstaff can be challenging. From extreme temperature swings to herbivory, having an abundant garden requires resilience and planning. Join us to learn about seed starting, planting timelines appropriate for Flagstaff, season extenders, pest control and general plant maintenance. This talk will cover growing native plants and garden vegetables alike. With the right garden...
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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7 events,
Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Foraging Bean Trees in the Summer
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In this talk, we’ll dive into the world of software supply chain attacks, especially in the context of Web3. As more and more value is handled by dApps, they become targets for hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities. We’ll break down what these attacks look like, why they’re a big deal, and how they can impact...
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Come to our summer learning kickoff program! Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them. Seating is limited. We will have 2-1/2 hour sessions starting at 11. Tickets...
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Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them.
Free
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6 events,
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Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to walk amount rolling foothills of the Estrella Mountains and learn about the many cactus species that call the park home. Ranger Derik will take you on a roughly 3 mile hike with minimal elevation gain on terrain ranging from even and smooth to uneven with small to...
Free with Park Fee
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Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about how to safely hike in the parks as summer kicks into full swing with Ranger Derik. Ranger Derik will have a short 30-40 minute presentation set up covering topics about preparing and staying safe in the front county and backcountry of the Maricopa...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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9 events,
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Join us for an insightful webinar with Oracle, an LF Decentralized Trust member. Explore how Oracle is delivering an enterprise-grade decentralized identity solution using the Oracle Blockchain Platform, built on Hyperledger Fabric. This session highlights how Verifiable Credentials—powered by Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and the AnonCreds project—enable secure, privacy-preserving identity management. By integrating blockchain chaincodes and...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join Bookmans this summer for our FREE Summer Kids Events hosted by your favorite community partners and friends! Every Wednesday starting at 1pm and lasting about an hour, these events are sure to be engaging, educational and of course FUN! June 4: Animal Kingdom with Phoenix Zoo
Free
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10 events,
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How can we establish trust in what we see and share in a growing wave of generative media, misinformation, and manipulated content? This session introduces HOPrS (Human-Oriented Proof System), a new LF Decentralized Trust Lab contributed by OpenOrigins. HOPrS offers a cryptographic framework for verifying the authenticity and provenance of digital media without relying on centralized...
Free
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Free with Admission
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Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood arachnids of the Sonoran Desert. Come to the Nature Center and let’s chat it up about our venomous neighbor, the scorpion. Bring your curiosity and your questions. We’ll bust some misbegotten myths about these creatures as well as learn why they are worthy of...
Free with Park Fee
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13 events,
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Come keep cool inside as you learn about stars and constellations in the night sky. We know you will enjoy this visit from Lauren Ard and her portable planetarium! Registrants will be divided into three groups. Be prepared to wait for your show time between 10:30 and 11:10. Please be prompt! The show will start...
Free
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Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience.
Free
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Join Ranger Shaun for a bite to eat and learn a little about some of the deserts smaller but most plentiful residents! Bring a snack, come chill in the AC while you eat, and enjoy a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other arthropods! Meet some of our animal ambassadors and get a closer look at...
Free with Park Fee
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16 events,
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Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric and learn about them! Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table in the garden in front of the Visitor Center. There are several live varieties of cacti to see in the native plants...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park for a talk on insects of southern Arizona. "Industrious Insects" Exploring Entomology" is the latest in Kartchner Caverns State Parks' Desert Dialogues educational series, presenting expert speakers on issues surrounding the park's ecosystem. This presentation will be held in the Tenen–Tufts Theater. See the session topics and speakers below. The program is...
Free with Park Fee
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8 events,
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Stop by the Nature Center to learn about and meet San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, tortoises, a chuckwalla and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: Younger audiences Style: Fulldome film followed by a live talk about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14...
Free – $14
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2 events,
Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Foraging Bean Trees in the Summer
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Learn how to raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats in the Sonoran Desert! Our city permits the keeping of dwarf goats, and they are wonderfully adapted to our climate! Learn simple ways of keeping goats comfortable and well fed. A variety of Nigerian Dwarf Goats will be brought for attendees to pet, feed, and get to know!
Free
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7 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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The Pima County Health Department's Community Mental Health and Addiction Division's mission is to raise awareness of critical issues surrounding mental health, including suicide prevention and the drug overdose epidemic. We connect vulnerable populations with essential resources, respond to community trends, and enhance the overall health and education of the community. At these tabling events,...
Free
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One of the most common questions we get asked is “When is the best time to go birding in Southeast Arizona?” Well, it’s hard to pinpoint the best month, because there is something unique during every season. While it is hot, the summer season can offer some of the best birding of the whole year....
Free
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13 events,
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Join this meetup to learn about Smoot, the newest LF Decentralized Trust project. Developed and contributed by the Wanchain team, Smoot is a modular, reusable, vendor-agnostic interoperability framework for homogeneous and heterogeneous chain-to-chain interactions. Notably, Smoot is also designed to be compliant with the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)’s DLT Interoperability Specification.
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Imagine the thrill of seeing our ambassador animals right in your library! Get up close and personal with our captivating creatures as our expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.
Free
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16 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Stop by the White tank Nature center after your morning hike or after your trip through the library and learn about the amazing people that once called the White Tank Mountains their home. Ranger Derik will have tables set up in the nature center featuring traditional foods, pottery, stone tools, pelts, and more available to...
Free with Park Fee
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Interested in learning more about cacti? Then come on by to chat with Ranger Eric and see examples of the cacti diversity of the Sonoran Desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Cave Creek Nature Center. Nearby there are live...
Free with Park Fee
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10 events,
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A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.
Free
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Stop by the Discovery Center and learn about the many animals that call the lake home. 2 tables will be set up in the middle of the nature center and you will have the opportunity to hold skulls, pelts and other natural artifacts from around the Sonoran Desert. Feel free to ask the ranger about...
Free with Park Fee
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Messengers of Time and Space is an immersive planetarium show produced by NOIRLab, exploring how observatories like Gemini and Vera C. Rubin team up to study dramatic cosmic events in real time—exploding stars, cosmic rays, and more. With stunning visuals and engaging stories, it’s a thrilling journey through our ever-changing Universe! Audience: General, all ages...
Free – $14
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Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy samples of edible plants foraged from the desert and take-home recipes. Instructed by Peggy Sue Creekmore (Sorensen). Garden admission included with class purchase.
$39.95
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Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use visual and...
Free with Park Fee
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Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary hosts breakfasts each year with the zoo's most iconic animals! "Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the best way to learn more and feel closer to your favorite...
$20 – $35
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6 events,
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Come celebrate Dad at the Gardens! We’re celebrating Plant Dads, Dog Dads, and Best Dads this Father’s Day, June 15. Treat the father-figures in your life with a visit to the more than 20 curated garden spaces including the Cactus & Succulent Garden and The Great Garden Express model train exhibit set in an Arizona Sky Islands...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: Younger audiences Style: Fulldome film followed by a live talk about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14...
Free – $14
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3 events,
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Bring your tech questions and share your knowledge related to smart phones, computers, printers, tablets, and more. An IT expert will join us for a portion of the meeting to...
Free
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We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group is led by a trained facilitator and a community member, ensuring a welcoming and informative environment for all. While caregivers are attending the support group,...
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When the Spanish collected Native historical accounts of the preconquest Toluca Valley for a series of 16th-century court cases, the Triple Alliance-Aztec conquest of the region, a generation earlier, featured prominently in local narratives. The Toluca Valley, immediately west of the Aztec heartland in Central Mexico, was not one of the growing empire’s first conquests,...
Free
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7 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Join Bookmans this summer for our FREE Summer Kids Events hosted by your favorite community partners and friends! Every Tuesday starting at 11am (Unless Otherwise Noted Below) and lasting about an hour, these events are sure to be engaging, educational and of course FUN! June 17: Dino Discovery with Children's Museum Tucson/Oro Valley
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Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface. This visually striking planetarium show is about the most important star in our lives. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by a live sun talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Free – $14
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8 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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This film represents the perspective of six different cultures or Indigenous societies from around the globe. Each short story is combined into a longer narrative organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far." Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk ...
Free – $14
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Join Bookmans this summer for our FREE Summer Kids Events hosted by your favorite community partners and friends! Every Wednesday starting at 1pm and lasting about an hour, these events are sure to be engaging, educational and of course FUN! June 18: Up, Up, and Away with Mad Science
Free
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16 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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InJoy’s Understanding Your Newborn provides comprehensive, evidence-based education about baby care in the first six weeks and beyond, helping you deliver consistent information at every touchpoint. Featuring modern, high-quality footage of newborns and real-life stories from first-time parents, this curriculum allows you to teach in a clear and relatable way and deliver the latest guidelines...
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Following International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) recommendations and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, InJoy’s all-new, research-based Understanding Breastfeeding curriculum helps improve a mother’s chances for breastfeeding success. Through step-by-step instructions and 3D animation, moms learn how to achieve a deep latch, which breastfeeding holds and positions are best for them, and how to maintain healthy milk... |
10 events,
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Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will speak about the unique desert that surrounds us, accompanied by some animal friends. Ask most people to describe a “desert” and you’ll...
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Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at Usery such as, snakes, scorpion, tarantula, and even a tortoise! At this program you will get to ask questions,...
Free with Park Fee
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Messengers of Time and Space is an immersive planetarium show produced by NOIRLab, exploring how observatories like Gemini and Vera C. Rubin team up to study dramatic cosmic events in real time—exploding stars, cosmic rays, and more. With stunning visuals and engaging stories, it’s a thrilling journey through our ever-changing Universe! Audience: General, all ages...
Free – $14
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Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We talk about traditions associated with Native American crops and how crops brought by Europeans were integrated into O'odham agriculture.
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Rattlesnakes. Gila Monster. Scorpions. Our desert is full of iconic critters with bad reputations all...
Free with Park Fee
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8 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much! Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 10am and 12pm to learn more about them and if...
Free with Park Fee
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Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about planets Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Free – $14
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Touch. Taste. See. Hear. Smell. You know the five senses, now come discover how each one is related to our brains and how it all works to allow us to...
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Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora...
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California is home to ca. 209 species of amphibians and reptiles, including approximately 32 exotics, a few of which are invasive. Covering 425,000 hectares, spanning 9.5 degrees of both latitude and longitude, and containing the lowest and highest elevations in the continental U.S., such diversity is not unexpected. New discoveries in recent years, whether in...
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Free with Admission
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From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert! Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. No registration is necessary but space is limited and will be first come first served. Numbers will be given out starting 30 minutes in advance.
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The Pima County Health Department's Community Mental Health and Addiction Division's mission is to raise awareness of critical issues surrounding mental health, including suicide prevention and the drug overdose epidemic. We connect vulnerable populations with essential resources, respond to community trends, and enhance the overall health and education of the community. At these tabling events,...
Free
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14 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Have you ever wondered about our state flower: the saguaro blossom? This is a casual drop-in program, will have information and live displays of saguaro blossoms, fruit, and seeds. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required, drop...
Free with Park Fee
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Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Rattlesnakes. Gila Monsters. Scorpions. Our desert is full of iconic critters with bad reputations all...
Free with Park Fee
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16 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Relax and stay cool inside the Nature Center as you learn all about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti with Ranger Nikki. Join Ranger Nikki for an indoor classroom presentation on saguaros – the iconic symbols of our Sonoran Desert. Learn about their life cycle from tiny seed to many-armed giant to fallen skeleton and all...
Free with Park Fee
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Stop by the nature center to learn how to safely hike in the desert during the summer months. Ranger Derik Will have a table set up in the nature center with what a ranger would carry for day of hiking. Topics covered at the table with be planning, what gear to bring, what food to...
Free with Park Fee
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The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. Website program details: It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque...
Free with Park Fee
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Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see along the trails and around the...
Free with Park Fee
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Pima County Public Library: STEMM – Science Technology Engineering Math and MAGIC! with George McSly
Pima County Public Library: STEMM – Science Technology Engineering Math and MAGIC! with George McSly
George McSly will spark your imagination with the world of wonderful illusions and the power of reading and STEM in this magic show. This event will be ticketed. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to event to receive ticket.
Free
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15 events,
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Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see along the trails and around the...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
Free with Admission
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6 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: Younger audiences Style: Fulldome film followed by a live talk about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14...
Free – $14
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Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Free – $14
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12 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Free with Admission
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Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in the pond that takes center stage at Butterfly Wonderland’s Conservatory! FREE WITH ADMISSION
Free with Admission
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Not got time for the talk later? Come ask your questions now! Meet the critters! See a scorpion before your hike! Ranger Shaun’ll be there! Swing by this morning before the talk and see the critters up close. Get a chance to ask in-depth questions or just start your morning off with an interesting twist....
Free with Park Fee
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The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with...
Free with Park Fee
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The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Free with Admission
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The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Free with Admission
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Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in the pond that takes center stage at Butterfly Wonderland’s Conservatory! FREE WITH ADMISSION
Free with Admission
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Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Free with Park Fee
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Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic is a mini-nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s summer rains. Come anytime between 7-9 a.m.! Follow signs for...
Free with Park Fee
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Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an outdoor bird viewing and indoor presentation on birding. From hobbyists to extreme birdathon competitors, birding is a popular past time all over the world thanks to its relative ease and affordability. Yet for those newly interested, it can seem overwhelming. How do you...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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15 events,
HeatSync Labs: 3D-Printer Day
Have 3D-Printing questions? Want to learn how to use the 3D-Printers available at HeatSync Labs? Having trouble with your own 3D-Printer? Bring it in! Maybe we can help! Anything 3D-PRINTING goes!!! Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A liability waiver is required before using tools. Anyone under 18 must have a...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises, watch them eat their leafy green breakfast and enjoy some tort-riffic kid-friendly indoor activities. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassador tortoises and share fun facts about how they and their wild relatives survive in our Sonoran Desert. After the feeding, inside the...
Free with Park Fee
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The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Free with Admission
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