Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist and Seek apps you can use to identify any living organism on the planet with your smartphone, while also increasing our knowledge of where they...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami bunnies for Spring!
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. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Ladybugs are iconic but they are just one piece of the vibrant tapestry of beneficial insects that grace Tucson gardens. From parasitic wasps to graceful hoverflies there is a fascinating world of helpers protecting your plants. We'll focus on identification. their distinctive characteristics and preferred prey as well as practical strategies for inviting these allies...
The spectacular diversity and richness of the coloration of butterflies has for centuries captivated both scientists and non-scientists alike. In this talk Dr. Ron Rutowski will first overview scientific efforts to understand the mechanisms and developmental processes that are involved in the production of coloration during the life of an individual butterfly. Then he will...
During the time of year when the projects are the biggest and the tests most extreme, the library invites you to spend an hour chilling out with some adorable animals. Participants will get a chance to feed hedgehogs mealworms and do some hedgehog related arts and crafts. Ask questions about what is is like housing...