Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at the park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use visual and even sound cues to suggest identifications. (There is a separate hike prior to this indoor class to search for birds and their homes...
Bring your potted plants and cuttings to exchange with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care instructions for the plants you are exchanging. For fairness, please bring plants or clippings to exchange instead of coming empty handed in search of new...
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 sanctuary resident(s)! Breakfast runs from 9:00am to 10:30am on Saturday mornings. After breakfast, you're...
How good are you at spotting video content and deepfakes created using Artificial Intelligence (AI)? As generative AI becomes increasingly better at creating realistic content, it is more and more important to be able to spot it. If we understand generative AI capabilities, we may be less likely to fall for "deepfakes," disinformation, and scams created with AI. In...
Smart controllers automatically adjust your irrigation schedule to save water and money. This workshop will teach you more about what they are and how they work, but most importantly, how to program them properly. We are here to help ensure you feel confident setting up your controller and that it is working efficiently. Presented by Jeff...
Come get WILD with wildlife of the Sonoran Desert at Pinnacle Peak Park! Local non-profit wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education organizations will be in the Ramada exhibiting live animals. This education opportunity is free for visitors of all ages. All exhibits are on Saturdays 10am-12pm. No registration necessary. Check our website for all of the...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind for us to find, providing a hands on learning experience. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this exhibit is a non-structured come...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and...
From the collapsed cores of massive stars to the dark, unfathomable behemoths lurking at the centers of galaxies, we will explore the wealth of knowledge scientists have gathered about black holes across the universe. With the help of tools like the Event Horizon Telescope, we now know more about these mysterious objects than ever before,...
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...
his will be a fun presentation on wildlife you may encounter in your Sonoran Desert backyard. You will learn about your neighborhood wildlife and how to create a wildlife friendly yard that is safe, ethical, and enjoyable. Jessie Dwyer is the Senior Scientific Program Manager at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. In this capacity, they manage...
Learn about the history of water in the Sonoran Desert, the current threats and opportunities related to water supplies, and how you can reduce your use at home. This presentation...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...