ACNC South Mountain

South Mountain Environmental Education Center (SMEEC) is a 10,000 ft² education and event center located on the north side of South Mountain Park/Preserve.

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COVID-19 Update:

SMEEC is acting in accordance with this city directive and will be closing until further notice, effective March 18,2020.

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The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has temporarily closed all indoor recreation facilities. Additionally, large gatherings and events on city park property have been canceled or postponed.

City parks and trails remain open for general recreational use.

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COVID-19 Update:

SMEEC is acting in accordance with this city directive and will be closing until further notice, effective March 18,2020.

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So, all food for Mars travellers will be freeze-dried and waterless until mixed with water and cooked – – as for the 2013 test.

Read More: https://t.co/J5Wkm4oyJB

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"Eat Like a Martian" by Tedy Rushton

The average person consumes about 1,000 pounds of food and drink a year. Much of that weight is water.

Space travel means recycling all water (it’s not just pitched overboard – – it’s all reused).

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Storytime with Carol Hageman and Barbara Renner is TODAY at 3 p.m.

Local authors Carol Hageman and Barbara Renner as they share their stories about desert animals – including Bubby’s Puddle Pond and Quincy the Quail.

FREE | All ages welcome

#learn #read #SMEEC #SouthMountain

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Join us tomorrow for Desert Wildflowers Walk!

Walks are every half hour 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Last walk begins at 1 p.m.

Free, but donations appreciated! (All ages welcome)

#learn #explore #experience #SMEEC #SouthMountain

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Spring is in the air. Enjoy the sunshine at #SMEEC this weekend with Desert Wildflowers Walk, Drop-in Desert Discoveries, Nature Play and Storytime.

#WeekendHappenings #learn #explore #experience #SouthMountain

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Wednesday through Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-Noon
Saturday: 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
$4 per participant (adults accompanying youth free)

#learn #explore #experience #SMEEC #SouthMountain #SonoranDesert

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Looking for something to do this rainy Thursday and Friday? Join us at SMEEC for Drop-in Desert Discoveries!

Drop-in Desert Discoveries allow kids to explore the Sonoran Desert through self-guided crafts, stories and hands-on activities.

Learn More: https://t.co/0txNycLsUJ

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Storytime with Carol Hageman and Barbara Renner

Join local authors Carol Hageman and Barbara Renner as they share their stories about desert animals – including Bubby’s Puddle Pond and Quincy the Quail.

Sunday, March 15
3 - 4 p.m. | Free (all ages welcome)

#learn #experience

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Wednesday through Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-Noon
Saturday: 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
$4 per participant (adults accompanying youth free)

#learn #explore #experience #SMEEC #SouthMountain #SonoranDesert

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Join us for Drop-in Desert Discoveries Wednesday through Saturday!

Drop-in Desert Discoveries allow kids to explore the Sonoran Desert through self-guided crafts, stories and hands-on activities.

Learn More: https://t.co/0txNycLsUJ

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Join us on Wednesday for Desert Wildflowers Walk!

We will be holding walks every half hour from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (last walk starts at 1 p.m.)

Join us for these free walks! | https://t.co/KQY63WI2us

#learn #explore #experience #SMEEC #SouthMountain #WildFlowerBlooms

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Join us today 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for Desert Wildflowers Walk every half hour!

These introductory walks allow you to experience the start of our wildflower season here at South Mountain!

Free, but donations appreciated | All ages welcome

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Join us at #SouthMountain for a photography class to enrich your appreciation of the #SonoranDesert with instructor Bill Driver.

Sunday, March 8 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome | $12 per person
Join Us! https://t.co/ZEP40QQECT

#learn #explore #experience #SMEEC

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Merging nature with technology to inspire the next generation! #PadBioJournal #SouthMountain @RSDNo66 @BeBoldRSD @acnc_smeec

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Birding at the Mountain: https://t.co/6hpVW20eZX
Drop-in Desert Discoveries: https://t.co/WjVBRT1PnW
Desert Wildflowers Walk: https://t.co/ZM9SvrvswE
Nature Play: https://t.co/PWHFcXxc1Y
Revealing Desert Artistry Through Photography: https://t.co/SYx1ydFT9d

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#WeekendHappenings: Join us this weekend at #SMEEC!

#learn #explore #experience #SouthMountain

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Join us for a beautiful morning of bird watching on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Experienced birder Gordon Karre will lead you on a guided walk to explore the winged wonders that surround us all.

Tickets: https://t.co/seFNvf1dPh

#explore #experience #SouthMountain #SMEEC #birds

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Join us at SMEEC for one of our Desert Wildflowers Walk!

Learn More: https://t.co/nrjQOEJKnA

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Haters will say it's fake; we just say #OKBloomer. Wildflowers are springing up in golden carpets across AZ! Find out where to go: https://t.co/FmXvblcYOQ