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SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
DESCRIPTION:Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing!\nAdd a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition\, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. \nProduced by Imagine Exhibitions\, Nature POP! Made with LEGO® bricks showcases 40 brilliantly colored and amazingly created sculptures crafted exclusively with LEGO® pieces — over 800\,000 bricks to be exact! As guests wind their way through the Zoo’s scenic pathways they will encounter playful\, gravity defying masterpieces\, including a towering 7-foot polar bear mother and her cubs\, a prancing fox\, a majestic lion standing on alert\, and intricately detailed dragonfly with light filtering through its outstretched wings. \nSean Kenney\, who has been creating with LEGO bricks for over 20 years was also a former judge on the show “LEGO® Masters.” Sean’s playful works invite guests to explore how everything in nature is also interconnected in fresh\, fun\, and unexpected ways.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/reid-park-zoo-sean-kenneys-nature-pop-81/
LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T124614Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
DESCRIPTION:Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination\, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/childrens-museum-of-phoenix-thing-a-ma-jigs-371/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture & Social Science,Competition/Challenge,Conservation and Sustainability,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122642Z
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SUMMARY:Desert Foothills Library: Oh Snap! Photography Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about capturing moments\, exploring new perspectives\, or improving your camera skills? \nThe Oh Snap! Photography Club at Desert Foothills Library is a friendly and supportive community of local photographers – open to all skill levels\, from complete novices to seasoned professionals. What we do:  share and critique photos\, learn new skills\, develop a personal style and more! Bring some of your photos on a thumb drive to share at the first meeting. \nFree | Register at dfla.org | Questions\, please call 480-488-2286.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/desert-foothills-library-oh-snap-photography-club-6/
LOCATION:Desert Foothills Library\, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd.\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Exhibit/Presentation,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122441Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson Botanical Gardens: Garden Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. This fun hour features nature-themed stories\, songs\, puppets\, and sensory activities! Held rain or shine. \nKids of all ages welcome\, but we are geared toward infants through 7-year-olds. \nRegistration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tucson-botanical-gardens-garden-story-time-10/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 N. Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T123445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T123445Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
DESCRIPTION:Every morning\, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology\, wildlife\, history\, archeology\, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk\, enhancing the learning experience. \nHikes are included with park entrance fees but are first-come\, first-serve. \nThis event is part of Outdoors250\, a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and Arizona’s natural heritage. By participating in this event\, you can enter to win Outdoors250 prizes by signing up at AZStateParks.com/Outdoors250.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-and-trails-daily-guided-nature-hikes-at-red-rock-466/
LOCATION:Red Rock State Park\, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd.\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122611Z
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SUMMARY:Avondale Public Library: More2Explore
DESCRIPTION:Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics. \n2nd\, 4th\, and 5th Wednesdays. 2-3 p.m. \nExplore a variety of STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\,\nand Math) activities — anything from painting and\ncrafting\, to building and robotics. \nAges 5 – 12
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/avondale-public-library-more2explore-39/
LOCATION:Avondale Public Library – Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library\, 495 E. Western Ave.\, Avondale\, AZ\, 85323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),STEM/STEAM,Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122112Z
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SUMMARY:Chandler Public Library: STEAM Club - Siphons
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make a self-starting siphon this month at STEAM Club! Its a great opportunity to explore the surprising science of liquids and gravity.  \nEach month\, kids ages 6-12 explore a new STEAM theme. Our hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions\, explore basic science\, and learn concepts in technology\, engineering\, art\, and math. Children build confidence while problem solving\, collaborating\, and expressing their creativity. \nSTEAM Club meets every second Wednesday of the month. \nSupported by Friends of Chandler Public Library.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/chandler-public-library-steam-club-siphons/
LOCATION:Chandler Public Library – Downtown Campus\, 22 S. Delaware St.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Kids (6 – 8 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122412Z
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SUMMARY:Scottsdale Community College: Worlds Without End
DESCRIPTION:Since the initial discovery in 1995\, astronomers have detected over 6000 exoplanets. Several hundred are Earth-like and potentially habitable\, projecting to ten billion across the Milky Way. The talk will summarize the search for life in the universe\, starting with the Solar System\, and moving to the larger regions of space\, where there is at least one planet for every star in the galaxy. The first detection of life beyond Earth is finally within reach. \nChris Impey is a University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. He has over 450 publications on education\, observational cosmology\, galaxies\, and quasars. Chris Impey is a winner of the American Astronomical Society’s career Education Prize from. He’s also been NSF Distinguished Teaching Scholar\, Carnegie Council’s Arizona Professor of the Year\, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor. He has written 120 popular articles on cosmology\, astrobiology and education\, two textbooks\, a novel called Shadow World\, and ten popular science trade books.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/scottsdale-community-college-worlds-without-end/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Community College\, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T125035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125035Z
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SUMMARY:Maricopa County Library District: LEGO Hour
DESCRIPTION:Think you can solve real-world challenges with just LEGO bricks? Put your imagination to the test! \nYou’ll be given a creative prompt and tasked with building a brilliant solution; no instructions\, just your ideas and determination. Come spark your creativity and engineer something amazing! \nAges 7-12
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-library-district-lego-hour-2/
LOCATION:MCLDAZ – Perry Library\, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85297\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition/Challenge,Engineering,Kids (6 – 8 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T125036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125036Z
UID:10036775-1775664000-1775667600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Maricopa County Library District: LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. \nAt each meeting\, our young builders will be given either a LEGO challenge to problem-solve and test\, or open playtime. Let’s work together to build creative LEGO creations!
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-library-district-lego-club-121/
LOCATION:MCLDAZ – Guadalupe Library\, 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui\, Guadalupe\, AZ\, 85283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition/Challenge,Engineering,Kids (6 – 8 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260301T042527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121626Z
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SUMMARY:City of Chandler: The Nature of Things - The Arizona Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains\, educates\, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. \nThis speaker series hosts guest lecturers and light refreshments. Along the 850-mile Arizona Trail\, which spans the length of the state from Utah to Mexico\, diverse ecosystems showcase how climate change is actively altering life as we know it across the Southwest. \nDuring fall 2025\, The Arizona Republic newspaper’s climate reporter\, who earned a Ph.D. in ecology before becoming an award-winning journalist\, spent seven weeks traveling the full trail on her mountain bike to witness these threats\, document their impacts\, and consult with experts on solutions. Rich with photos and video from the journey as well as scientific expertise and cultural context\, this presentation takes audiences through the state’s biggest environmental challenges and opportunities\, mile by mile. From the northern forests torched by a massive fire that closed parts of Grand Canyon National Park in 2025\, to the longstanding drought causing conflict with tribes on the slopes of the San Francisco peaks\, to the energy solutions underway in the Superstition Mountains\, to the humanitarian urgency for answers illuminated at the border with Mexico – Joan Meiners’ trail journey is a scenic and dynamic window into some of Arizona’s most pressing problems\, told from the frontlines of journalistic exploration through literal living landscapes. \nHeld at Downtown Chandler Public Library
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/city-of-chandler-the-nature-of-things-the-arizona-trail/
LOCATION:Chandler Public Library – Downtown Campus\, 22 S. Delaware St.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Conservation and Sustainability,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121626Z
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SUMMARY:City of Chandler: Terrarium Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Creating an indoor garden with terrariums is a fun way to bring the outdoors in. \nLearn to construct and care for a terrarium filled with plants\, mosses\, and bioactive components. You will pick up plenty of care tips and facts to help you become the best plant parent possible. Some supplies are provided\, an additional supply list is available upon registration to aid in the personalization of your terrarium. \n  \nAges 12+
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/city-of-chandler-terrarium-building-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Chandler Nature Center\, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122526Z
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Spirit of Sonora at the Tucson Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of Sonora is a signature community gathering of the Agave Heritage Festival\, celebrating the living heritage of the Sonoran Desert and its agave cultures. This free\, open-air event highlights bacanora alongside a wide range of agave-based products that reflect agave’s deep integration into regional life. \nThrough tastings\, music\, presentations\, vendors\, and hands-on activities\, Spirit of Sonora invites the community to experience agave beyond spirits-connecting culture\, ecology\, and creativity in one shared space. The evening features agave tastings\, screen printing\, desert conservation leaders\, and local makers\, making it a cornerstone event of the Festival weekend. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-spirit-of-sonora-at-the-tucson-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Jácome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121612Z
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SUMMARY:City of Chandler: Jerome Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Journey back in time to the era of copper and gold prospecting on this trip to Jerome! \nExplore the Gold King Mine Ghost Town\, Jerome State Park\, and the charming downtown\, filled with unique shops\, galleries\, and restaurants. Transportation and entrance fees are included; lunch and other add-ons are at the participant’s own expense. Activity level: Easy. Distance and elevation gain varies. \nAges 18+ \nMeet at bus in Chandler Nature Center bus loop: 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd\, Chandler 85249
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/city-of-chandler-jerome-field-trip/
LOCATION:Chandler Nature Center\, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T124000Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Garden: Birds of Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:Every second Thursday of the month\, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM\nAt Mission Garden\, meet at the front gate\nNo registration required\nFREE \nWalk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden’s expert birders. We’ll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with the roadrunners. We always check the hummingbird feeder! Take the opportunity to learn about the history of Tucson’s agriculture and some of the crops that have been important here.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mission-garden-birds-of-mission-garden-14/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W. Mission Ln.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Tour/Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122512Z
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Agave Planting at Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history and the future! \nJoin us at Mission Garden to plant agave in the traditional Hohokam style\, inspired by ancient plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future festival’s roasting pit. \nNo experience is needed\, and families are encouraged to join! We’ll provide all tools and gloves—just bring your enthusiasm\, long pants\, and a hat for sun protection. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-agave-planting-at-mission-garden/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W. Mission Ln.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
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SUMMARY:Mission Garden: Agave Heritage Festival - Agave Planting
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history and the future! Join us at Mission Garden to plant agave in the traditional Hohokam style\, inspired by ancient plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become roasted at a future festival. \nNo experience is needed\, and families are encouraged to join! We’ll provide all tools and gloves—just bring your enthusiasm\, long pants\, and a hat for sun protection. \nPlanting begins at 8am At 10am\, Curator Dena Cowan will lead a tour of the agave planted throughout the garden\, including in our new Tomorrow’s Garden.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/mission-garden-agave-heritage-festival-agave-planting-2/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W. Mission Ln.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260301T043230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121742Z
UID:10034990-1775725200-1775728800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Rio Salado Audubon Center: Thursday Guided Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a peaceful and mindful walk through the Rio Salado habitat. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the trails\, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature\, and observe the wildlife that calls this area home. These calm\, mindful walks are designed to be accessible and welcoming for all. Please reach out with any accessibility needs so we can ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. \n  \nWhat to Know Before You Go:\n\nBring water and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking.\nBinoculars and field guides are available to borrow.\nPlease meet inside the Center at least 5–10 minutes prior.\nRestroom facilities will be available for use at the center.\nThis event is FREE\, although donations to support educational programs are always appreciated.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Rio Salado Audubon Center at riosalado@audubon.org or call 602-468-6470.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/rio-salado-audubon-center-thursday-guided-nature-walk-4/
LOCATION:Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center\, 3131 S. Central Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center 3131 S. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3131 S. Central Ave.:geo:-112.0721476,33.4191175
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T125221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125221Z
UID:10036809-1775725200-1775730600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering\, optical science\, and precision manufacturing come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. \nLocated beneath the U of A’s football stadium\, the Mirror Lab is the birthplace of mirrors for the Giant Magellan Telescope\, a revolutionary new instrument with a 25-meter primary mirror composed of seven of our 8.4-meter segments. This next generation of telescopes will transform astronomy—probing the early universe\, revealing the formation of the first stars\, and potentially detecting signs of life on distant exoplanets. \nThe tour begins at the historic Steward Observatory\, U of A’s first research department\, established in 1917. After an introductory presentation in our iconic white-brick dome\, we’ll walk to the Mirror Lab for an up-close look at the unique processes involved—from melting glass to precision polishing and optical testing. \nJoin us and discover how the University of Arizona is shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical discovery.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-richard-f-caris-mirror-lab-tour-342/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Steward Observatory\, 933 N. Cherry Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="The University of Arizona Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory":MAILTO:webmaster@as.arizona.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260301T042328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121442Z
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SUMMARY:Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
DESCRIPTION:Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing!\nAdd a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition\, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. \nProduced by Imagine Exhibitions\, Nature POP! Made with LEGO® bricks showcases 40 brilliantly colored and amazingly created sculptures crafted exclusively with LEGO® pieces — over 800\,000 bricks to be exact! As guests wind their way through the Zoo’s scenic pathways they will encounter playful\, gravity defying masterpieces\, including a towering 7-foot polar bear mother and her cubs\, a prancing fox\, a majestic lion standing on alert\, and intricately detailed dragonfly with light filtering through its outstretched wings. \nSean Kenney\, who has been creating with LEGO bricks for over 20 years was also a former judge on the show “LEGO® Masters.” Sean’s playful works invite guests to explore how everything in nature is also interconnected in fresh\, fun\, and unexpected ways.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/reid-park-zoo-sean-kenneys-nature-pop-86/
LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T124611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T124611Z
UID:10036735-1775725200-1775750400@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Children's Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
DESCRIPTION:Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination\, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/childrens-museum-of-phoenix-thing-a-ma-jigs-368/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture & Social Science,Competition/Challenge,Conservation and Sustainability,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T105500
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122726Z
UID:10035977-1775728800-1775732100@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:City of Scottsdale: Takeoff to the Scottsdale Airport
DESCRIPTION:Tour the Scottsdale Airport and get an up close look at how the airport contributes to the city of Scottsdale and the national airspace system! \nYou’ll learn about the long\, proud history of the airport and how it came to be the impressive facility it is today. \n(2-5 years old and a parent/caregiver)
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/city-of-scottsdale-takeoff-to-the-scottsdale-airport-4/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Airport\, 15000 N. Airport Dr.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tour/Walk
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottsdale Airport 15000 N. Airport Dr. Scottsdale AZ 85260 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15000 N. Airport Dr.:geo:-111.916114,33.6213987
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260301T041014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121027Z
UID:10034540-1775728800-1775732400@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum: Kiwanis’ Preschool Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Preschool Pioneers is for children ages 3-5\, accompanied by an adult. Children will hear stories with a historical theme\, interact through music and movement\, and engage in an activity that promotes learning.  Focus books: “Don’t Call me A Pig” and “What if You had an Animal Tail?” \nThis event is FREE thanks to the generous funding of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree — Registration is limited & required.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/cave-creek-museum-kiwanis-preschool-pioneers-2/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E . Skyline Dr.\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cave Creek Museum":MAILTO:info@cavecreekmuseum.com
GEO:33.8289857;-111.9483215
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cave Creek Museum 6140 E . Skyline Dr. Cave Creek AZ 85331 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6140 E . Skyline Dr.:geo:-111.9483215,33.8289857
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260301T041228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121111Z
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). \nVisitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. \nDuring your 1.5 hour tour\, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology\, have a chance to examine specimens\, and explore our Exhibit Hall. While there will be opportunities for sitting\, please be advised that there is an extensive amount of walking through the Laboratory. \nThe Laboratory is committed to making its collection\, buildings\, programs\, and services accessible to all audiences. The principles of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility apply to all aspects of LTRR’s operations\, across all categories of individuals. \nWe strive to do everything we can to meet our guests’ specific needs and are always seeking to improve the guest experience. To request an accommodation based on a medical condition or disability\, please email   outreach@ltrr.arizona.edu(link sends e-mail) prior to your visit. \nSpace is limited and reservations are required. Please email outreach@ltrr.arizona.edu
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-laboratory-of-tree-ring-research-docent-led-tour-152/
LOCATION:Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building\, 1215 E. Lowell St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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ORGANIZER;CN="The University of Arizona Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research":MAILTO:office@ltrr.arizona.edu
GEO:32.2290177;-110.9525066
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St. Tucson AZ 85721 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1215 E. Lowell St.:geo:-110.9525066,32.2290177
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T125020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125020Z
UID:10036769-1775728800-1775734200@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Maricopa County Library District: Meaningful Connections - Dementia & improv
DESCRIPTION:Explore the transformative power of improv in dementia & elder caregiving! \nGain practical tools to interpret and respond to a range of verbal & behavioral communication. Top experts in dementia care and seasoned improv actors will provide key strategies fore caregivers to enrich communication with your loved one\, deepen your bond\, and reduce stress.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-library-district-meaningful-connections-dementia-improv/
LOCATION:MCLDAZ – Fountain Hills Branch\, 12901 N. La Montana Dr.\, Fountain Hills\, AZ\, 85268\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Exhibit/Presentation,STEM Professionals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/mcldaz-east-fountain-hills.webp
GEO:33.6030791;-111.7217513
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MCLDAZ – Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr. Fountain Hills AZ 85268 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12901 N. La Montana Dr.:geo:-111.7217513,33.6030791
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T123442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T123442Z
UID:10036615-1775728800-1775736000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
DESCRIPTION:Every morning\, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology\, wildlife\, history\, archeology\, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk\, enhancing the learning experience. \nHikes are included with park entrance fees but are first-come\, first-serve. \nThis event is part of Outdoors250\, a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and Arizona’s natural heritage. By participating in this event\, you can enter to win Outdoors250 prizes by signing up at AZStateParks.com/Outdoors250.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-and-trails-daily-guided-nature-hikes-at-red-rock-464/
LOCATION:Red Rock State Park\, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd.\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd. Sedona AZ 86336 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4050 Red Rock Loop Rd.:geo:-111.8286765,34.8113315
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122541Z
UID:10035943-1775729700-1775732400@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: The Amazing Agave at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”\, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest\, and utilized to make over 40 products – from textiles to tequila. \nUncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert\, and discover how a prized ornamental holds the promise of a practical and sustainable crop. Join a Park Naturalist for this narrated theater presentation\, and prepare to be amazed! \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-the-amazing-agave-at-saguaro-national-park/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/agave-heritage-festival-logo.jpg
GEO:40.143105;47.576927
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260415T125033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125033Z
UID:10036771-1775743200-1775748600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Maricopa County Library District: Android Phone Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone\, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays at the library.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-library-district-android-phone-help-desk-38/
LOCATION:MCLDAZ – Sun City Library\, 16828 N. 99th Ave.\, Sun City\, AZ\, 85351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Technology & Computer Science,Workshop
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GEO:33.6363694;-112.2751435
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MCLDAZ – Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave. Sun City AZ 85351 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=16828 N. 99th Ave.:geo:-112.2751435,33.6363694
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122356Z
UID:10035907-1775748600-1775754000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: New Regimes of Coherent Light-Matter Interaction in Van Der Waals Materials
DESCRIPTION:Van Der Waals materials have emerged as a revolutionary platform for photonics\, offering a unique combination of direct-bandgap semiconductor properties and unprecedented flexibility for heterostructure integration. These materials exhibit simultaneously strong optical responses and unusual physical properties that enable access to coherent light-matter interaction regimes previously considered inaccessible in traditional bulk materials. \nIn this talk\, we will discuss a few examples\, including the observation of collective Lamb shift1 and achievement of perfect absorption2 within a same monolayer\, the development of unconventional types of strong-coupling systems with unique properties3–5\, and an approach that utilizes some of the novel effects to enable a dynamic matter-light hybrid Chern insulator6\,7. These advances open new pathways to next generation photonic devices and quantum technologies. \nPresented by Hui Deng. \nHui Deng is a Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. Her research centers on the creation\, control\, and application of single- and many-body quantum states in matter-light coupled systems\, with an overarching goal of developing robust quantum systems for future technology. She received her BS in Modern Applied Physics from Tsinghua University\, followed by an MS in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Applied Physics from Stanford University. She is a recipient of the NSF Career Awards\, AFOSR Young Investigator Awards\, and the Humboldt Foundation Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award. She is a fellow of APS and Optica. \n 
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-new-regimes-of-coherent-light-matter-interaction-in-van-der-waals-materials/
LOCATION:The University of Arizona Meinel Optical Sciences Research Building\, 1630 E. University Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences":MAILTO:info@optics.arizona.edu
GEO:32.2314086;-110.9471124
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The University of Arizona Meinel Optical Sciences Research Building 1630 E. University Blvd. Tucson AZ 85721 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1630 E. University Blvd.:geo:-110.9471124,32.2314086
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T212245
CREATED:20260328T202545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122557Z
UID:10035950-1775750400-1775754000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Avondale Public Library: Nature Nerds at Civic Center Library
DESCRIPTION:Formerly known as STEAM Lab\, this refreshed program brings nature and STEAM together in hands-on adventures! Interactive experiments and creative projects invite kids to explore\, invent\, and uncover the wonders around them\, turning curiosity into a fun-filled learning adventure. Registration is required. \nAges 6 – 12
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/avondale-public-library-nature-nerds-at-civic-center-library-5/
LOCATION:Avondale Public Library – Civic Center Library\, 11350 W. Civic Center Dr.\, Avondale\, AZ\, 85323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),STEM/STEAM,Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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