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Monument Valley If your family has ever driven across the state of Arizona, you may have noticed some curious road signs inviting you to stop and see something that is out-of-this-world.

Boomer Bear has criss-crossed the state, and put together a list of his favorites for you...Read more

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Old Typeface Saved from the River Thames!

Press Type Facts: • Year type was lost: 1917 • Year first pieces recovered: 2014 • Number of pieces found: 151

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More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water, so it’s not surprising that there are many treasures lost to time in lakes, rivers and oceans.

One such treasure is the Doves Press typeface—and it has quite a curious history. T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and Emery Walker founded Doves Press in... Read more

Primate Puts Plants to Good Use

on left hand side, an orangutan has a wound under right eye. After treatment, the would is completely healed.

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Researchers have observed a surprising similarity between orangutans and humans—an orangutan in Sumatra was observed using a medicinal plant to heal a wound. The research was published last month in Scientific Reports.

It all started in 2022 when Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan believed to be... Read more

MEGAMANIA (TUCSON)

Happening all day

Cosplay Creation

Accessorize your own cape! Are you going to be a hero? A villain? Both?! Express your creativity and style with fabric, glue, and lots of imagination! Bonus: Make your own lightsaber! (While supplies last)

CC Building, Room 102

Video Gaming

Do you have the skills? Join us for Smash Brothers or Mario Kart throughout the day and prove yourself in mini tournament style play. Or if you prefer, play one of our non-tournament games just for fun!

Library

Date:

Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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$3 TUESDAY AT REID PARK ZOO

Date: Every Tuesday until July 30, 2024

Get outside and enjoy the outdoors at Reid Park Zoo this summer with $3 Ticket Tuesdays!

Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of admission for guests every Tuesday in June and July to just $3 per person. To thank the Tucson community for its support, Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of daytime admission for guests every Tuesday in June and July to just $3 per person.

Date:

Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Jul 30 2024.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:00pm

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DESERT DISCOVERY DAYS AT TOHONO CHUL

Mondays | June 3 – July 29, 2024 | 8:30 – 11 AM |

Children’s Ramada | Free with Admission

Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cactus to clouds. Come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome.

Don’t forget to bring a hat and water bottle!

Date:

Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Jul 29 2024.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

Monday, June 24, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

Monday, July 1, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

Monday, July 8, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

Monday, July 15, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:00am

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LOCAL AUTHOR WRITES NURSE FLORENCE BOOKS

Jun 05, 2024

I recently interviewed the local author of the Nurse Florence children’s book series. Michael Dow is a registered nurse. He has written every book in this series. According to Dow, Nurse Florence is a book series that helps kids learn more about their bodies and how they work, while also honoring the historic champion of the nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. Dow has an extensive collection of Florence Nightingale memorabilia, including a first edition of “Notes On Nursing,” published in 1860.

Maximus Bradley

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GIVE-BACK DAY FOR CMT AT TRANSIT TEA

Date:

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 7:00am to 6:00pm

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HARD TO RECYCLE PLASTICS TOWN HALL MEETING

Please join us June 11 at 5:30 for the Town Hall on the Hard to Recycle Plastics Program so that representatives from ByFusion, HeftyReNew, our leadership from Environmental Services and I can address questions and offer more information on the status of scaling the effort citywide.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88416424122#success

Meeting ID: 884 1642 4122

Date:

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 5:30pm