Arizona America250 Events Calendar
Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
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America 250: Desert Reptiles
May 22 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n’ Learn! From the Gadsden “Don’t Tread on Me” flag to Harry Potter’s “Slytherin” and other Hollywood folklore, our nation’s relationship with serpents has been marked by both deep reverence and intense fear. In this engaging presentation, Ranger Jacque will let the scales of justice weigh the truth behind these attitudes—and you be the judge! As we honor 250 years of American history, we will also explore the broader role of animals as American symbols and dive into the fascinating biology of our local desert residents. Did you know that more lives have actually been saved by snake-derived medical research than have been lost to snake encounters? This program is designed for nature lovers of all ages. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy this deep dive into the reptiles of the desert. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center.
MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center
No registration required.