The World of Mammals: Pronghorn
The World of Mammals: Pronghorn
Online, AZ
Join Pima County naturalist Jeff Babson online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. Pronghorns are the fastest land mammal in North America. They are widespread in western North America but have a patchy distribution. Pronghorn also have a unique horn structure. This month we dive …
Thursday, March 13 2025
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The World of Mammals: Rodents
The World of Mammals: Rodents
Online, AZ
Join Pima County naturalist Jeff Babson online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. The largest order of mammals is the rodents with over 4,600 species. Every terrestrial habitat has rodents. They burrow, climb, swim, and scamper all over the world. In this episode of The World of …
Tuesday, February 11 2025
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Adventures in Birding: Thrushes
Adventures in Birding: Thrushes
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly exploration of the world of birds, birding, and ornithology. What do American Robin, Veery, and bluebirds have in common? They are all thrushes, a widespread group of birds that include backyard species as well as notoriously skulking birds. This month’s episode of AIB loo…
Monday, February 3 2025
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Adventures in Birding: Cotingas
Adventures in Birding: Cotingas
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly exploration of the world of birds, birding, and ornithology. For this month’s episode of AIB, we leave the confines of North America and head south to the tropics to explore the cotingas, a group of some of the most spectacular birds of the world.
Monday, March 10 2025
7:00 PM
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Order Up: Hairstreaks, Blues, and Coppers
Order Up: Hairstreaks, Blues, and Coppers
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly look into the world of insects and other invertebrates. These butterflies are collectively known as gossamer wings, due to their small size and delicate look. They are fast flyers, intricately patterned, and common. Some also have a close relationship with ants!
Tuesday, March 18 2025
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Order Up!: Parasitoids
Order Up!: Parasitoids
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly look into the world of insects and other invertebrates. One of the most fascinating, and gruesome, groups of insects are the parasitoids, which develop inside a host and eventually kill it. While unpleasant to think about, parasitoids are incredibly diverse and allies in c…
Tuesday, February 25 2025
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Seasonal Naturalist Fireside Chat: Arizona Winter
Seasonal Naturalist Fireside Chat: Arizona Winter
Online, AZ
Join us for a casual hour of talking nature! Winter is often considered to be the time of year when Nature is taking a long nap. In this program we briefly look at what is going on in Nature at this time of year. It may not be what you think! After this brief introduction, we open the floor to …
Saturday, February 1 2025
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Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: Horned Lizards
Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: Horned Lizards
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly peek into the world of amphibians and reptiles. With their squat bodies and fearsome spines, horned lizards are iconic reptiles of the arid Southwest. This month we investigate the diversity of horned lizards as well as their interesting natural history.
Tuesday, February 4 2025
7:00 PM
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Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park (March)
Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park (March)
Tucson, AZ
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Weather permitting.
Friday, March 7 2025
7:00 PM
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Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: True Frogs
Lifestyles of the Smooth and Scaly: True Frogs
Online, AZ
Join us for our monthly peek into the world of amphibians and reptiles. Many amphibians have the word ‘frog’ as part of their common names. This month we focus on a very specific group of these amphibians, the ‘true’ frogs. If you don’t know what that means, join us to find out.
Thursday, March 27 2025
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