Events
Shrink, design, and create with Shrinky Dinks! This month, we’ll use Shrinky Dinks plastic to create your very own mini masterpieces that shrink down into colorful and durable creations. Learn about the science of materials and the magic of…
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Join us for a fun and engaging eco-awareness program designed to inspire children ages 3 to 7 years old to connect with nature and become environmental stewards.
Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and creative workshops,…
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Have you considered backpacking in Arizona? Backpacking is the best way to engage with nature while leaving minimal impact for anywhere from an overnight trip to several nights at a time. This program will cover the basics for beginner…
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According to Arizona’s own historical records, wild horses have been living on the Salt River and the Salt River Valley since well before the Tonto National Forest was created. Our history is their history and they are now protected by…
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Witness mind-bending optical illusions, learn how they work, and create your very own this month!
Join us for STEAM fun as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities.
Appropriate for…
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Celebrate Earth Day by making your own hummingbird feeder! Help protect and preserve these natural pollinators.
Supplies will be provided to make your first feeder but you can also make more by using your own materials at home. A…
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Celebrate Earth Day by making your own hummingbird feeder! Help protect and preserve these natural pollinators.
Supplies will be provided to make your first feeder but you can also make more by using your own materials at home.
A recipe…
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Celebrate Earth Day by making your own hummingbird feeder! Help protect and preserve these natural pollinators.
Supplies will be provided to make your first feeder but you can also make more by using your own materials at home. A…
- All day,
Celebrate Earth Day by making your own hummingbird feeder! Help protect and preserve these natural pollinators.
Supplies will be provided to make your first feeder but you can also make more by using your own materials at home. A…
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Join Derek Gerson of the Chandler Nature Center for an engaging session about the life and career of a park ranger. With a previous career as a park ranger at local, state, and federal levels, Derek has plenty of fascinating adventures…
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Rising summer temperatures add additional stress to plants in your garden - and to you! Learn from a respected landscape architect strategies to help your plants become more resilient to hot temperatures. In this workshop, Judy Mielke will…
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Let's learn about slime! This month kids ages 6 to 12 get their hands messy as they discover the awesome science of slime and how it's made!Every third Wednesday of each month, join us for STEAM fun as we explore Science,…
Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn.Sleeping mats will…
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…
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Join us for a fun and engaging eco-awareness program designed to inspire children ages 3 to 7 years old to connect with nature and become environmental stewards.
Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and creative workshops,…
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Join us for an insightful workshop with Noelle Johnson, AZ Plant Lady. She will share everything you need to know about choosing and caring for cacti and succulents. Discover which varieties thrive in our conditions, along with simple,…
Get ready to make your very own glowing lava lamp! This month, we’ll learn about density and chemical reactions as we create colorful, bubbly lava lamps using simple household materials. It's a fun and fizzy way to explore the science of…
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From birth to death, the mesquite tree is an integral part of life for many who call the desert home. The mesquite tree is just one of many holistic materials, elements of our natural environment, that are vital to sustaining Native culture…
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…
Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn.Sleeping mats will…