Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 6:00am - 8:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....

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...

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends...

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who...

Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family....

Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will...

Storytime @ the Makery! Children ages 0-5 and their caretakers will enjoy storytelling and fun that features the library’s do-it-yourself space. This August, we will celebrate the Perseid Meteor Shower! Come enjoy a song, a story, and a special space-themed craft created by our very own Cricut Maker 3. It'll be out of this world!...

Get an extra boost of science every Monday this summer with Family Brain Boost! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science for the whole family! Explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere!

Learn the basics of using Gmail. Students must be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard. Free tickets are available at the Service Desk 15 minutes before class. The computer training room is located on the 1st floor near the Teen section.

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who...

Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will...

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...

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

A Nationally Certified Nutrition course offered through the University of Arizona that comes with weekly recipes and kitchenware giveaways! We cover nutrition essentials such as My Plate, key nutrients: calories, fats, and protein, food safety, and osteoporosis prevention. Class participants will graduate from the course with a Certificate from the University of Arizona.

Bingocize®, brought to you by the Area Agency on Aging, strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and health education. Come play Bingocize® twice per week, with each session running about an hour and consisting of exercises (range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance exercises) and/or health education questions. Registration required. This program is...

Join us each month to create a simple craft that you can take home and enjoy. This month we will make a botanical print clay plaque. Have Fun and Be Creative!

This class is inspired by the “Escape Room” concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes with all kinds of different, crazy locks! “Unlock” the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Learn about faraway and ancient lands and use that...

Print your imagination into the palm of your hand! Learn all about 3D printing, how it works, and learn the software skills you’ll need to create your own unique designs! Take home several mini-prints and watch your final project print on our 6 classroom 3D printers! Nerds love to repeat this class, so we are...

Get started using THINKspot's Glowforge and engrave your own message on pencils. Ages 12 - 18

Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.

Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownup(s) What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on preschool and kindergarten skills! Share books and activities that build these skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn preschool and kindergarten basics like letters,...

Your washing machine can be a consistent source of greywater irrigation for high water use plants in your landscape like food producing trees and shrubs. Learn how to tap into this resource to help support your landscape and hydro-local living! Thisvirtual class meets the requrement for Tucson Water's greywater rebate and walks you through the process...

Get hands-on experience with AI! In this interactive session, we'll build on the basics of AI and focus on prompt engineering - the art of asking the right questions to get the best results. In small groups, you'll work together to craft and test prompts, learning how to get the most out of AI tools....

Explore the nocturnal world of bats, beginning with an introduction to their diversity, biology, and conservation. The group will then set off on a casual stroll with a bat detector to determine which species are flying over our heads. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take Tanque Verde Road...

Come and hone your needle and thread skills and learn the ways of the cloth. Beginners welcome, experts appreciated! If you have a topic of concern, feel free to make a post and we will do our best to address it. See you there! Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A...

rip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 3 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...

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...

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

The lab is open! Bring your projects, get excited, and make things!

Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!

Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about (and even meet!) some of the venomous animals native to the Sonoran Desert.   Drop by to learn about our local venomous animals, including how to stay safe when you’re out enjoying our beautiful desert. If you’re coming for the “Lunch and Learn” lecture, arrive early and...

Experience a high-energy mix of music and technology with special guest Joseph “DJ Dimension” Mercado! Kids can get hands-on with real turntables designed for little learners, experimenting with beats, rhythms, and sound effects while discovering how DJs blend art and engineering. From scratching to mixing, it’s a drop-in jam session where creativity and tech come...

Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...

Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at some of the Sonoran Desert’s most venomous creatures.  Did you know that Arizona is home to 14 species of venomous snake? Or that it is home to the only venomous lizard in the U.S.? Bring a lunch and eat while we discuss a variety of snakes, lizards,...

Print your imagination into the palm of your hand! Learn all about 3D printing, how it works, and learn the software skills you’ll need to create your own unique designs! Take home several mini-prints and watch your final project print on our 6 classroom 3D printers! Nerds love to repeat this class, so we are...

Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.

Customers will be able to get help with basic iPhone/iPad questions such as basic apps, using our digital media, moving files, etc. Registration not required.

Pre-requisite: A working knowledge of how to use a computer mouse and keyboard. If you are new to the computer then Computer Basics is the place to start.  This week we will continue to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Laptops and mice are provided to the first 11 persons.  You are more than welcome...

This class is inspired by the “Escape Room” concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes with all kinds of different, crazy locks! “Unlock” the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Learn about faraway and ancient lands and use that...

LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At 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!

It's Slime Time! Join us each month as we make different types of slime. While supplies last. Ages 6-12.  

Join us in MACH2 for WeDo Wednesdays: LEGO Robotics. Ready to build moving robots, learn how motors work, and do basic programming? WeDo Wednesdays is the place for you! For kids ages 7-12 or older kids diving into LEGOS or programming for the first time - use WeDo Kits to build and program animals, critters,...

In this session, we will discuss when to use Direct Lake and explore best practices for utilizing this capability in MS Fabric. We will also cover strategies to maximize its effectiveness. As a Subject Matter Expert, I will share my experiences and lessons learned from implementing Direct Lake for clients with large-scale data use cases....

AZMNH is open until 8:00 PM tonight! Tonight you can also attend the THRIVE Speaker Series from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the auditorium included free with your admission. The speaker is Dr. Chris Schwartz, City Archaeologist, City of Phoenix.

Used properly, First Aid and CPR can SAVE LIVES! Learn proper techniques to be effective in an emergency. Recognize the signs/symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Receive crucial information on emergencies such as bleeding, shock and burns. Recognize and treat life threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest and choking. Participants must wear masks and use gloves...

Unwind and reconnect through the calming practice of neurographic art, a unique form of mindful drawing that turns thoughts into flowing lines and shapes. Using tablets, you will explore creativity, reduce stress, and cultivate inner peace through meditative artmaking. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Registration is required.

The Desert Rust meetup is back! Whether you are a long-time Rustacean or just getting started with the Rust programming language, this meetup is a your resource for learning and getting involved with the community. Join us on the Phoenix Tech Council Discord in the #rust channel and check out https://azdevs.github.io/desert-rustaceans for notes from our...

This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different aspect of the park each week....

Featuring a 30-minute video created in Southeast Arizona, the U.S. Hummingbird Capital, this class will review the different kinds of hummingbirds found in Arizona and their behaviors. In addition, see a hummingbird, a hummingbird nest and a hummingbird feather up close and learn about their unique anatomy and lifestyle. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Garden admission...

Walk 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...

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...

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...

Unleash your child's inner scientist in this hands-on, interactive class. While conducting experiments that may rise, ooze, make noise and possibly explode, children will explore the wonders of the world around them in a way that's both educational and exciting. Designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, Totally Science is the perfect place for young minds...

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Celebrate the summer monsoon season with Thunderstorm Thursdays at Children’s Museum Oro Valley—a weekly storytime and craft session designed to spark curiosity and creativity in little learners! Kids will dive into desert weather through hands-on fun, from lightning-inspired art to rainy-day tales. Each visit to CMOV this summer counts toward the Kids Cactus Club, CMOV’s summer-long reward program!...

Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Bingocize®, brought to you by the Area Agency on Aging, strategically combines the game of bingo, exercise, and health education. Come play Bingocize® twice per week, with each session running about an hour and consisting of exercises (range of motion, balance, muscle strengthening, and endurance exercises) and/or health education questions. Registration required. This program is...

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.

This class is inspired by the “Escape Room” concept, but no one gets locked in a room. Instead, we are trying to use our clues to break into our boxes with all kinds of different, crazy locks! “Unlock” the secrets to ancient civilizations and lost cities! Learn about faraway and ancient lands and use that...

Print your imagination into the palm of your hand! Learn all about 3D printing, how it works, and learn the software skills you’ll need to create your own unique designs! Take home several mini-prints and watch your final project print on our 6 classroom 3D printers! Nerds love to repeat this class, so we are...

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel across continents, exploring history, culture, and architecture as they recreate famous historical structures from around the world in Minecraft's Creative Mode. Along the way, they'll develop research,...

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel across continents, exploring history, culture, and architecture as they recreate famous historical structures from around the world in Minecraft's Creative Mode. Along the way, they'll develop research,...

Using a Communities of Practice (CoP) model, we will work together to deepen our understanding of the Investigating Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), namely Asking Questions and Defining Problems, Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, and Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking, as outlined in Helping Students Make Sense of the World Using Next Generation Science & Engineering...

Join us to create your very own musical mini banjo to take home. Get a brief history of this significant instrument’s use in the music industry.

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

Live music from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. by Sean Golightly Trio in MNA’s beautiful Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard. Food by Pizzicletta is available for purchase, and a bar for wine and beer purchases are available. Enjoy the museum exhibits, included with your admission ticket to Thirsty Thursday.  $18 for non-members; $8 for members.  Tickets can...

Explore the world of VR with us through different apps, games, and short films that will engage the user in a variety of ways. This month enjoy Mystery Box VR: Escape the Room   This program was made possible by Mesa West Rotary District 5495.

Dive into a dynamic WordPress meetup tailored for advanced users steering businesses focused on WordPress services and products. Engage with a diverse community that shares insights, strategies, and support to elevate your ventures. Connect with professionals, fostering collaboration and ensuring a rich knowledge exchange for everyone in the WordPress ecosystem. 6:30 - Doors Open 6:45...

Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call San Tan home.   We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or have extra batteries. We will be hiking along...

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...

Interested in learning the basics of kayaking? This introductory class will give you the knowledge you need to get started with confidence. Class includes time practicing on the water at Lake Pleasant.   This is a hands-on KAYAK class at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually...

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...

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

Join our knowledgeable Arboretum Staff for a morning walk through the gardens! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration required.

Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!

Students will become paleontologists. Students will learn about fossils, dinosaurs, rocks and so much more. Students will learn through read-aloud's, dino digs, the study of fossils/rocks, and projects/crafts.   Ages 4 - 6 Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 Fri 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM No class on 9/5.       

Are you confused about how to quickly dial 911 on your iPhone? In this presentation, you will learn everything you need to do to easily call emergency services. You will also learn how to eliminate confusing Apps and focus on the essentials.

Dive into the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a sunny story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of summer. Ages 3-5.

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00  

Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...

Let's have fun learning science and getting messy! Students will get to participate in experiments that pop, fizz, and rise. Students will learn through hands-on experiments, stories, and technology.   Ages 4 - 6 Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 Fri 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM No class on 9/5.     

Curious about cacti? Come to Ranger Jacque's table with your questions; find answers, displays, and visual identification tips.   Cactus are curious plants, known for their dangerous defenses and iconic stature in the Sonoran Desert. Yet they are more than survivors of intense heat and drought, providing real estate to desert dwellers, boasting inherent medicinal value,...

Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...

Come enjoy STEAM in fun, interactive, and weekly projects.     Grades 6 - 8

Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether it's homework help or test prep, we’re here to support your child’s growth! Led by experienced high school mentors, Olivia and Jaden, this program is...

Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated.  Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...

Apache Maid which is near Stoneman Lake in unit 6A we'll be building a logworm fence. Come join us for the weekend! Arizona Elk Society does amazing work in the forest whether it be building a fence, fixing a water catchment, clearing trees or reworking the land. Our goal is to benefit elk and with...

Join Ranger Jacque for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past.   Join Ranger Jacque for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, where Leila Irish built a unique business based on a remarkable natural discovery. This program features a tour of the mine itself and explores the...

Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No babysitting. No lectures. This is discovery learning and creation. Questions to: youngmakermentors@heatsynclabs.org HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community...

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.  Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight...

Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you can play a role as a citizen scientist. This educational experience is open to all ages and backgrounds, no experience required - just a sense...

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions!   Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...

Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, get the knowledge you need to be prepared for your own night-time...

Trip difficulty: Easy. We will we walking about 1.5 miles on graded level paths, with some moderate slopes. There is a rest room in the parking lot. Water is also available. However we will be walking in open areas with limited shade. Rio Vista Park is one of two Natural Resource Parks within the City of...

Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk!   Come with Ranger Shaun up the Waterfall trail (water not included) in search of wildlife as the desert warms up. We’ll look for and discuss the ecology and adaptions of desert dwellers along the way and hopefully get lucky enough to see a few. Closed toed shoes and...

Come and get your kicks on Route 66! After standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona, mosey on through some of the quirkiest curio shops in Northeastern Arizona before arriving at the Petrified Forest national Park. Afterward, hustle to Holbrook for a photo opp with the town's famous dinosaurs! Transportation included; pack a sack lunch....

Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic is a mini-nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s summer rains. Come anytime between 7-9 a.m.! Follow signs for...

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify...

WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater. Bring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank,...

Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...

Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We talk about traditions associated with Native American crops and how crops brought by Europeans were integrated into O'odham agriculture.

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...

Learn what and how to grow in our "rainy" season as well as the basics of how to make the switch from summer to fall gardens. Along with a brain full of useful advice, you'll also go home with four monsoon-ready starts, a half-gallon of worm castings, and a half-price gallon of vermicompost tea.

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...

Fractions and fraction operations are the foundations for middle school mathematics. They are essential for proportional reasoning, algebra, and probability, yet they are incredibly difficult to learn and teach. In middle schools, it is important to understand students’ previous experiences with fractions in order to develop their algebraic reasoning. Fraction operations intentionally and systematically grow...

Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of a barrel cactus; the roundness and pleats of a saguaro; negative space and the jaunty prickly pear. Instructed by Christin Quissell. All art supplies included....

Wet & Wild Water Day is the best way to cool off in the summer! Held every August at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, festivities include water games, a water slide, kiwanis sprinkler area, special animal feedings, concessions and much more! This event has grown to become one of the most popular events of the year. You...

Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...

Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Even though there are two classes offered per month, the same lesson will be taught throughout a given month. These 90-minute camps...

Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.

Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...

See live examples of aquatic life up-close with Ranger Eric. Learn about and see the aquatic life of this desert oasis at this discovery station with Ranger Eric. We will look at aquatic organisms from samples taken from the river and Palm Lake with the naked eye and under microscopes in the Visitor Center.     ...

Stop by the Discovery Center and cool off and learn about the many animals and plants that call the lake home.  Ranger Derik will have 2 table set up in the main lobby of the Discovery Center with skulls, pelts, live animals and artifacts from the park. Field guides will also be available to use...

If you think the landscape areas around your house are limited shades of brown and rocks, you are in for a surprise. You can have a beautiful outdoor space filled with color all year long. In this class, Noelle Johnson 'AZ Plant Lady' will teach you how to incorporate color using long-blooming plants, planning for...

Did you know 100,000 pounds of copper went into the building construction of Burton Barr Library? That's the equivalent of 17,500,000 pennies! Join us on a building tour to learn more incredible facts! Explore the art works and architectural features of the Burton Barr Library. Designed by renowned architect Will Bruder, the 5 story tall library...

STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!

We are all Scientists!  CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Every Saturday and Sunday at Noon; Saturday Brain...

Join Ranger Jacque as we uncover nature’s oddities and bizarre relationships between Sonoran Desert’s famous (and infamous) characters!  Cool off from the summer heat in the air-conditioned nature center while you join us for an engaging, guided presentation about the Sonoran Desert’s wildest and weirdest residents. We’ll explore surprising partnerships, strange survival strategies, and the...

Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...

The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include: starting your business, communicating with parents, relating to children, key safety, care-giving, and first aid tips. Students receive a workbook and a 2 year CABS...

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be provided.

Authors Jack Dash and Luke Takata will be on hand at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 2-3 p.m. for a launch of their new book The Southwest Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden. The Southwest Native Plant Primer is your essential guide to 235 native wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees ideal for...

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). No ticket or registration required.

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Cricut curious? Learn how to use Design Space to create a variety of paper crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Join us at Cholla Library's Mach2 for an introduction to Cricut! Each week will feature a different beginner craft you can take home. Sign up - Space is limited! August's craft: 3D Layered Paper Shadow...

Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...

Join Ranger Jacque on this guided hike to explore three fascinating rock art sites and one ancient Hohokam ruins site, all nestled along a scenic trail less than 2 miles long. Join us for a unique guided hike under 2 miles, exploring three remarkable rock art sites and one Hohokam ruins site along the way....

Are you feeling batty? Come celebrate the only flying mammals — bats! The evening will be filled with fun, educational activities, talks, and crafts designed to help you better appreciate these amazing aerial acrobats! Bring your flashlight and explore, grab a local beer and wander, experience a live animal encounter, scamper in Packrat Playhouse, and...

Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin!   Come meet Ranger Kevin from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll...

Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you can play a role as a citizen scientist. This educational experience is open to all ages and backgrounds, no experience required - just a sense...

Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on a walk through the beautiful desert night to see and hear some of them while learning about the diversity of these flying mammals. Boldly go where the...

Come Join Ranger Derik on a family friendly hike through the night in search of scorpions and other nocturnal species! The hike is rated as moderate and will cover 3 miles and gain 300ft of elevation on rocky trail. Hikers should bring plenty of water, wear hiking boots or trail runners, and bring a flashlight...

Join Ranger Kevin for a relaxing evening stroll through the Sonoran Desert.  Come along for a hike amongst the towering saguaros and giant chainfruit cholla cacti of Usery Mountain park. We’ll keep an eye open for birds, insects, mammals and reptiles while enjoying a beautiful desert evening. This is a family-friendly hike of about two...

Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions!  Summon up some courage and come walk the 1.3-mile Black Rock loop under a blanket of darkness as we sweep the trail with blacklights and flashlights. Searching for scorpions’ iconic glow who knows what we might find? Closed toed shoes, drinking water, and flashlight required. Blacklights encouraged....

Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...

Before you head out on the water, stop by Ranger Derik's Boater Safety table to learn about the lake, safe boating practices, and get a loaner life jacket.  Ranger Derik will have a table and canopy set up by the Loaner Life Jacket station next to the Make Ready area at the 10-Lane boat ramp....

Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided walk with Ranger Eric.   Did you know over 140 species of dragonflies and damselflies have been found in Arizona? Of those, over 50 species have been found at the Preserve! Join Ranger Eric on a guided walk along River Ramble and Palm...

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...

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...

Join us for Sunday Story Time at Bright Side Bookshop! This fun-filled morning features a reading of Bob the Vampire Snail, followed by a free craft activity for little book lovers to enjoy. This Month’s Story: Bob was just a regular snail, that is until one fateful night that caused him to become a…vampire!? Did you know...

Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!

We are all Scientists!  CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Every Saturday and Sunday at Noon; Saturday Brain...