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SUMMARY:STEAM National Honors Society: Research & Innovation Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Research & Innovation Expo (RIE) is a competitive showcase for bold ideas\, original research\, and innovative solutions. Hosted during AZ Tech Week 2026\, RIE provides students the opportunity to present their work at a university venue and engage with experts in science\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation. \nOpen to 2nd grade students to Undergraduate levels in 4 categories:\n*2nd to 5th graders\n*6th to 8th graders\n*9th to 12th graders\n* Undergraduates \nStudents may participate individually or in teams and present research\, prototypes\, or innovation-focused projects across STEM and interdisciplinary domains. \nCompete and showcase your innovative projects\n*Present at a university-hosted research expo\n*Receive feedback from judges and industry experts\n*Strengthen research\, innovation\, and presentation skills\n*Gain recognition during AZ Tech Week
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/steam-national-honors-society-research-innovation-expo/
LOCATION:University of Advancing Technology\, 2625 W. Baseline Rd.\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Competition/Challenge,Expo/Festival,Kids (6 – 8 years),STEM/STEAM,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T083000
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SUMMARY:The University of Arizona: Digging Deep into Number Sense (IMPACTS-Elem)
DESCRIPTION:What specific strategies and ideas will lay a strong number sense foundation for our youngest learners? How can we create opportunities for them to develop a robust sense of number? Come and explore the early understandings of numbers in an interactive and strategic way. We will discuss how to support this sense of number in relevant and practical ways with our young learners. \nPresenters: Michelle Davis and Agi Post \nLocation: Hybrid: In-person at UArizona Tucson Campus. Remote via Zoom. \nEarn: Up to 6 hours of professional development credit for recertification.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-digging-deep-into-number-sense-impacts-elem/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Educators,Mathematics,Professional Development,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T101500
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
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SUMMARY:City of Chandler: Monarchs and Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of the monarch butterfly. \nMilkweed and monarch butterflies have an intrinsic connection. Learn the benefits of growing milkweed in your garden and how to attract monarch butterflies back to the community. Participants will receive a mix of milkweed seeds for their home gardens. \n18+ years
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/city-of-chandler-monarchs-and-milkweed-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Nature Center\, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Field Notes - Tending Agave in the Living Desert
DESCRIPTION:Field Notes: Tending Agave brings together growers\, land stewards\, and producers from across the U.S. and Mexico to explore the practices\, landscapes\, and traditions that shape how agave is cultivated today. \n9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Setting Up an Agave Farm\nCommunity-led session\nModerated by Ian Beger (Castle Rock Hot Springs)\nOfelia Lichtenheld (The Agave Farm)\nEric Lichtenheld (The Agave Farm)\nGeorge Coppock (Arizona Adobe and Agave Co)\nAgave growers working in U.S. drylands share practical\, field-tested lessons from the field\, moving beyond “plant it and wait” toward strategies that support long-term performance and resilience. The conversation explores species selection\, farm layout\, and early decisions that shape successful agave systems in arid environments. \n10:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Regenerative Agriculture in Arid Landscapes\nCommunity-led session\nModerated by Salvador Peribán\nDoug Richardson (Drylands Farming)\nDeanna Moore (Agave Lab)\nKatie Herzog (Reverie Ranch)\nThis panel explores how regenerative agriculture can support climate-resilient working lands in dry and semi-arid regions. The discussion touches on soil health\, water stewardship\, crop diversity\, and practical approaches that farmers and land stewards are using to strengthen long-term resilience in working landscapes. \n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Agave Cultivation and Traditions Across Mexico\nModerated by Francisco Terrazas (Tequila Interchange Project)\nAndres Cruz (Mezcal Vago)\nDr. César Iván Ojeda Linares (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)\nAgave cultivation in Mexico is rooted in generations of knowledge\, tradition\, and regional practice. This panel explores the cultural\, social\, and agricultural perspectives that shape how agave is grown today\, highlighting diverse producer experiences across landscapes and communities. \n  \n  \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-field-notes-tending-agave-in-the-living-desert/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 W. 5th St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:⭐Gila County STEM Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate STEM with us in Gila County! \n STEMFest is a free community event made possible by the businesses\, organizations\, agencies\, and individuals that volunteer their time and efforts to make STEM-education a community issue. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \nArizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival’s events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/%e2%ad%90gila-county-stem-festival/
LOCATION:Gila County Fairgrounds\, 900 E. Fairground Rd.\, Globe\, AZ\, 85501\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 SciTech Festival,Adults,Expo/Festival,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),STEM/STEAM,Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T133000
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SUMMARY:Pima Air and Space Museum: The Great Paper Airplane Fly-Off
DESCRIPTION:One of the community’s best FREE events for kids. \nCompete to throw the furthest paper airplane and win amazing prizes. \nEach contestant will compete by building and throwing their paper airplane. The farthest throw wins! The top three from each age group will compete for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place. Each contestant in the individual competition can bring up to 4 guests for free. Lunch is provided. \nAge brackets: \n\n6-8 years\n9-11 years\n12-14 years\nFamily Contest\n\nEach family must have at least one adult age 18 or over and at least one child between the ages of 5 and 17.\nUp to 7 people may participate per family.\nIndividual competitors may also be a part of the family contest.\n\n\n\nIndividual contestants will compete in the age bracket they fit in on the day of the competition April 11th. Registration required.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/pima-air-and-space-museum-the-great-paper-airplane-fly-off-2/
LOCATION:Pima Air & Space Museum\, 6000 E. Valencia Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Chemistry & Physics,Competition/Challenge,Engineering,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:Arizona Science Center: Girls in STEM - She Builds: Adventures in Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Join Arizona Science Center for an inspiring day of hands-on engineering fun! Dive into core engineering principles\, explore cutting-edge innovations and hear from trailblazing women shaping the future of technology\, design and sustainability. Don’t miss this chance to learn\, create\, and innovate! \nClick HERE to apply for a Scholarship for any of our Girls in STEM events. \nLunch is provided. \nOpen to Grades 4-8 \nREGISTER
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-science-center-girls-in-stem-she-builds-adventures-in-engineering/
LOCATION:Arizona Science Center\, 600 E. Washington St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
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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-85/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T160000
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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-367/
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:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T113000
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SUMMARY:Tucson Botanical Gardens: Caring for Caregivers - Horticultural Therapy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the amazing world of herbs! Join us on an ethnobotanical journey in learning about the medicinal properties of herbs. Featuring a professional herbalist\, we will also explore one plant medicine in particular\, talk about its many usages\, and explore its properties &  history. Tea will be provided. Please bring a Journal and something to write with. \nThe TBG Horticultural Therapy Department is launching a pilot program for Tucson-area healthcare workers and caregivers. This monthly workshop focuses on supporting mental wellness and reducing burnout through nature-based practices. Led by our HT Team and local specialists\, including herbalists\, aromatherapists\, and mindfulness instructors\, the program invites doctors\, nurses\, therapists\, and other healthcare professionals to experience the restorative power of therapeutic engagement with plants. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about strategies for practicing self-compassion\, stress reduction\, and exploring your connection with nature.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tucson-botanical-gardens-caring-for-caregivers-horticultural-therapy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 N. Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Field Sciences,STEM Professionals,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T110000
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SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks & Trails: Growing in the Desert - The History and Culture of the Tohono O'odham
DESCRIPTION:Discover the deep roots of the Sonoran Desert in an engaging program with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan of the Tohono O’odham Nation\, exploring how her people cultivated the land and sustained rich traditions long before modern cities. \nThis free program is made possible by Arizona Humanities. To register\, visit: https://www.tubacpresidio.org/events. FREE
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-trails-growing-in-the-desert-the-history-and-culture-of-the-tohono-oodham/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio State Historic Park\, 1 Burruel St.\, Tubac\, AZ\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T113000
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SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum: The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
DESCRIPTION:The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process\, with the mine shaft\, tramway\, ore carts\, crushing and extraction\, that are always on display\, but operated only during these events. \nThe highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1\,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain. \nThe program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday\, followed by a visit to the arrastre\, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway\, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized! \nThen onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station\, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold! \nRemember\, your admission ($20 for guests 13 yrs and up\, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past\, the Historic First Church\, and our TB Cabin\, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the only known existing tubercular cabin from that era. \nGet ready to travel back in Time!\nNote: this program is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen! \n**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™\, tickets must be pre-purchased.  No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.  Tickets are non-refundable\, but may be used for an Arizona Gold Mining Experience 90 days from purchased date by calling Staff at 480-488-2764.  Refunds will only be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather and circumstances beyond our control.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/cave-creek-museum-the-arizona-gold-mining-experience-25/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E . Skyline Dr.\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,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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SUMMARY:Tucson Botanical Gardens: Sky Island FotoFauna - a 2-part Backyard Wildlife Camera Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Sky Island Alliance and the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a 2-part class on how to use motion-activated cameras to observe animals in your backyard and contribute to regional wildlife conservation efforts! In part one\, participants will learn about conservation efforts by Sky Island Alliance and learn how to operate backyard wildlife cameras. In part two\, students will learn how to identify animals observed on camera and contribute camera data to conservation efforts. Students can bring their own camera\, or limited loaner cameras will be available to borrow for the duration of the class. Optionally\, students can purchase a wildlife camera kit with everything needed to get started for $100. \nPart 1: Saturday\, April 11\nPart 2: Saturday\, May 2 \nIf interested in purchasing or borrowing a camera\, please email eamon@skyislandalliance.org by April 1st\, 2026. \nHosted by Eamon Harrity\, Wildlife Program Man
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tucson-botanical-gardens-sky-island-fotofauna-a-2-part-backyard-wildlife-camera-workshop/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 N. Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Workshop
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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-463/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260415T123514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T123514Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House
DESCRIPTION:Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead’s history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. \nSaturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. \nResuming April 8\, 2026: Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. \nDays and hours may change seasonally. \nLearn more about the orchard at Slide Rock State Park here.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-trails-apple-packing-shed-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Slide Rock State Park\, 6871 AZ-89A\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260415T122944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122944Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks & Trails: Saturday Nature Program
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! \nOur team of passionate\, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. This program is weather dependent. Meet at the Trailhead Picnic Area.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-trails-saturday-nature-program/
LOCATION:Catalina State Park\, 11570 N. Oracle Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85737\, 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)
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson AZ 85737 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11570 N. Oracle Rd.:geo:-110.9218136,32.4231779
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260415T123511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T123511Z
UID:10036624-1775901600-1775919600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks & Trails: Arizona250 Celebration at the Historic San Rafael Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Arizona250 celebration at San Rafael Ranch Historic District\, located within the San Rafael State Natural Area. \nThis commemorative event invites the public to experience one of Arizona’s most significant historic ranching sites while celebrating Arizona’s rich heritage\, landscapes\, and communities. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the historic ranch house\, learn about the San Rafael Valley’s ranching and conservation legacy\, and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding short-grass prairie. Connect with Arizona’s past while supporting the preservation of this remarkable place for future generations! \nSelf guided ranch house tours and educational displays will be offered throughout the day. A dedication of property as an Important Bird Area will be held at 10 a.m. \nPlease register for this event online. No physical tickets will be provided; those who register will be on the event guest list. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the Friends of San Rafael Valley and Arizona State Parks and Trails. Stay tuned for updates on programming offered and educational partners joining the celebration. \nKnow before you go! This location is in a remote area with no amenities\, approximately 2 hours south of Tucson\, east of Patagonia\, Arizona. Plan ahead by bringing plenty of drinking water and fuel. Drive only on designated motor vehicle routes (includes dirt road surface suitable for most vehicles in regular conditions). See an area map and additional information from the Patagonia Mountains and the San Rafael Valley Recreation Opportunity Guide by the USFS – Coronado National Forest. \nThis is an Outdoors250 event: a proud part of America250\, a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and reflecting on our shared history\, values\, and future. Learn more at AZStateParks.com/Outdoors250. \nEvent Offerings \nInternational Bird Area dedication at 10 a.m.\nSelf-guided ranch house tours\nEducational displays\nGuided bird walks\nLive music by Andy Hersey and Bruce Andre\nFood available for purchase by Las Vigas Steak Ranch and Food Truck \nEducational Partners \n4-H Youth Development – UA Cooperative Extension\nArizona Antelope Foundation\nArizona Game and Fish Department\nArizona Land and Water Trust\nAudubon Southwest\nBowman Stradling Museum\nEmpire Ranch Foundation\nFriends of San Rafael Valley\nMescal Movie Set\nPimeria Alta Historical Society\nRio Rico Historical Society\nSanta Cruz Valley National Heritage Area\nTubac Presidio State Historic Park\nTucson Bird Alliance\nUSFS — Coronado National Forest and special guest\, Smokey Bear
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-trails-arizona250-celebration-at-the-historic-san-rafael-ranch/
LOCATION:San Rafael State Natural Area\, 2036 Duquesne Rd.\, Patagonia\, AZ\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Conservation and Sustainability,Expo/Festival,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260328T202758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122811Z
UID:10035993-1775903400-1775907000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Buckeye Public Library System: Master Gardener's Club
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting\, pruning\, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! \n4/11- Drip Irrigation Basics
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/buckeye-public-library-system-master-gardeners-club-2/
LOCATION:Buckeye Public Library System – Coyote Branch\, 21699 W. Yuma Rd. Suite 116\, Buckeye\, AZ\, 85326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Conservation and Sustainability,Exhibit/Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260415T125018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T125018Z
UID:10036766-1775908800-1775916000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Maricopa County Library District: Fundamentals of Electronics for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Eric Ose will be here for a hands on electronics workshop where you’ll create fun projects using lights\, sounds\, and motion. \nYou’ll learn to program an Arduino microcontroller to control several electronic components. Eric will start with guided examples to spark your creativity\, then you can try it out on your own! \nAges 10 – 16. Registration required.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-library-district-fundamentals-of-electronics-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:MCLDAZ – Litchfield Park Library\, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd.\, Litchfield Park\, AZ\, 85340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260328T202530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122542Z
UID:10035945-1775910600-1775917800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Hijas del Maguey Film Screening + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy\, we present Las Hijas del Maguey (Daughters of Maguey) – a documentary that follows the Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey de México\, a collective of women organizing for visibility\, fair recognition\, and a stronger future for the communities who sustain agave culture. Through their stories\, the film opens a wider view of mezcal\, not just what is in the glass\, but the labor\, land\, and power behind it. \nAfter the screening\, stay for a panel Q&A to keep the conversation going by exploring women’s leadership in agave\, the realities of rural livelihoods\, and what it takes to build an industry that is more equitable\, transparent\, and rooted in stewardship. \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-hijas-del-maguey-film-screening-qa/
LOCATION:The Screening Room\, 127 E. Congress St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Conservation and Sustainability,Entrepreneurship,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260301T042757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121656Z
UID:10034897-1775912400-1775916000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION - ASU EXPLORES THE SOLAR SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION:Planetary exploration is a large part of SESE’s research portfolio. \nASU is participating in current and future projects that are on the cutting edge of planetary exploration. \nLearn about new opportunities on the Moon\, material return missions from asteroids and Mars\, the deployment of an instrument to gather data from a moon of Jupiter and the exploration of an iron/nickel rich object in the outer part of the asteroid belt.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-university-the-edge-of-exploration-asu-explores-the-solar-system-6/
LOCATION:Arizona State University Marston Exploration Theater\, 781 S. Terrace Rd.\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years)
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arizona State University Marston Exploration Theater 781 S. Terrace Rd. Tempe AZ 85281 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=781 S. Terrace Rd.:geo:-111.9283551,33.417921
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260415T123128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T123128Z
UID:10036551-1775912400-1775916000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks & Trails: A Guided Walk of the Douglas Estate
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively and entertaining walk of the park grounds\, featuring a brief overview of the town of Jerome\, its mining operations\, and its people. Presented by environmental geologist Hal Hatfield.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-trails-a-guided-walk-of-the-douglas-estate-2/
LOCATION:Jerome State Historic Park\, 100 Douglas Rd.\, Jerome\, AZ\, 86331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Engineering,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260328T202711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122712Z
UID:10035976-1775912400-1775919600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:City of Scottsdale: Fashion Design & Sewing
DESCRIPTION:Love Fashion? Want to design your own clothing? Come learn how to sew and design your own clothing using a sewing machine!\n\nEV Sewing and Fashion Design Workshops inspire confidence\, joy and creativity. All levels of experience are welcome\, as projects are customized for the student during class. Supplies and materials will be provided including sewing machines\, fabrics\, thread & more. Students will leave each class wearing a custom outfit they design and sew.\n\nOpen to kids ages 6-13.\n\n**A non-refundable materials fee of $125 is due directly to the instructor prior to the first day of class. The instructor will contact you to collect payment**\n\n\n\nApr 11\, 2026 – May 23\, 2026\n\n\n\nSat1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/city-of-scottsdale-fashion-design-sewing-5/
LOCATION:Chaparral Park & Community Center\, 5401 N. Hayden Rd.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Culture & Social Science,Engineering,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/city-of-scottsdale-logo.webp
GEO:33.5141857;-111.9067898
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chaparral Park & Community Center 5401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale AZ 85250 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5401 N. Hayden Rd.:geo:-111.9067898,33.5141857
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260301T041029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121042Z
UID:10034544-1775912400-1775925000@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Cave Creek Museum: Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
DESCRIPTION:This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! \nCave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive\, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME)\, Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly at 1:00pm for the 3-hour gold mine tour in a unique jeep vehicle that takes you into the Continental Mountains and to the mine. The tour ascends to the Mountain Chaparral vegetation zone with absolutely breathtaking views up to a 4\,500-foot elevation. \nYour full-day immersible history of mining and the Cave Creek area consists of you attending the interactive Arizona Gold Mining Experience in the morning and the Gold Fever Adventure in the afternoon.  (These are purchased separately.) \nThe short ride to the summit can be a bit dusty and bouncy\, but is exhilarating fun with entertaining narration and educational photo stops along the trail.  You can enjoy complimentary refreshments with free time to relax on the patio while taking in the jaw-dropping vistas. \nProceed then to the gold mine where you are rewarded with a historic tableau of 1800’s artifacts excavated from the Ft. Worth Gold Mine site. This mine was part of the Historic Rackensack Mines\, which were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek.  You will interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack (a real person) chased in 1880. \nThis adventure tour is the perfect way to learn about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the “Gold Fever” within yourself. \nReservations are required in advance. No cancellations under 60 days. The Gold Fever Adventure is limited to 9 adult guests.  Culture passes and discounts are not accepted for this event.  No passengers under 13 years of age.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/cave-creek-museum-gold-fever-jeep-adventure-6/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Museum\, 6140 E . Skyline Dr.\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, 85331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Engineering,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260301T043159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121726Z
UID:10034980-1775912400-1775926800@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:The University of Arizona:  Digging Deep into Place Value (IMPACTS-Elem)
DESCRIPTION:Place Value is a crucial understanding students develop across their elementary experience. Why does it seem to come easier to some students than other students? What is involved in understanding place value? What tools and strategies will help students develop place value understanding? Come and learn conceptual strategies to teach place value that will foster deeper understanding and support students’ understanding of other elementary mathematics. \nPresenters: Jolene Horn and Agi Post \nLocation: Hybrid: In-person at UArizona Tucson Campus. Remote via Zoom. \nEarn: Up to 6 hours of professional development credit for recertification.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/the-university-of-arizona-digging-deep-into-place-value-impacts-elem/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Educators,Mathematics,Professional Development,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://scitechinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/university-of-arizona.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260328T202541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122542Z
UID:10035946-1775913300-1775916000@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-2/
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)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260415T123127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T123127Z
UID:10036550-1775914200-1775919600@scitechinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Arizona State Parks & Trails: Central Arizona Smelters
DESCRIPTION:Some of Arizona’s earliest mining and refining can be found in central Arizona from Jerome to Mayer. Mining activities started shortly after the establishment of the Arizona Territory in 1863. \nThe first smelter began operation in 1866 to process lead and silver ores along the Agua River. This presentation will discuss the process of materials going from the mine to the refined metals and the different smelters in the Verde Valley area. \nAbout Our Speaker \n\n\nBrian Beck\, CPG\, RG has wandered across most of the Southwest for over 50 years\, being paid to hike the hills and pick-up rocks. Of course\, this all relates to geological work concerning mineral resources and environmental nit-picking (the act of excessively focusing on\, or criticizing\, minor and trivial details). He has worked both underground and still aboveground\, mostly. He still works with paper maps\, Brunton\, paper notebook and hand-lens (the lens have gone from 8x to 50x).
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/arizona-state-parks-trails-central-arizona-smelters/
LOCATION:Jerome State Historic Park\, 100 Douglas Rd.\, Jerome\, AZ\, 86331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T144500
DTSTAMP:20260508T023142
CREATED:20260301T042113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T121257Z
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SUMMARY:Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: The Cosmic Webb
DESCRIPTION:In a live planetarium show\, we will use the three movements of a London Symphony Orchestra recording of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto to delve into three aspects of the universe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is investigating with the best technology humanity has sent into space to date. JWST is both a marvel of technology and engineering and a new window on the universe\, providing views of the infrared universe\, views of the planets in our solar system\, galaxies near and far\, and the astronomical phenomena in our own backyard\, the Milky Way Galaxy. \nThis program will last for approximately 45 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-the-cosmic-webb-6/
LOCATION:Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium\, 3700 Willow Creek Rd.\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Engineering,Exhibit/Presentation,Kids (6 – 8 years),Space & Astronomy,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Camping Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Set up camp amongst the beautiful trees and grass. Share the adventure of overnight camping with family\, friends\, and neighbors! \nDust off your camping gear – it’s time for Camping Under the Stars! \nActivities Include: \n\nEnvironmental exhibits\nCowboy singalong\nStargazing and telescope viewing\nCampfire\nMovie in Marana\nCrafts and Games\nRaffle\nS’mores\n\n  \nCheck in: 2:00PM on Saturday\, April 11th\nClean up: 10:00AM on Sunday\, April 12th
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tucson-amateur-astronomy-association-camping-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Ora Mae Harn District Park\, 13250 N. Lon Adams Rd.\, Marana\, AZ\, 85653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Agave Crafted by Landscapes Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Across Mexico\, agave grows in landscapes defined by soil\, climate\, elevation\, and season. These conditions shape how the plant develops in the field\, influencing everything from sugar formation to harvest decisions\, and ultimately the flavors that appear in the glass. \nIn this seminar\, we explore terroir in practical terms. How do soil composition and elevation influence agave maturation? What role do rainfall patterns and temperature shifts play in development? And how do local growing conditions guide the choices producers make in cultivation and harvest? \nDrawing on real production experience across multiple agave-growing regions\, this conversation centers on origin: the land\, climate\, and environmental conditions that shape agave long before it becomes spirit. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how these differences reveal themselves in aroma\, texture\, and flavor. \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-crafted-by-landscapes-roundtable/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 W. 5th St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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