Be Outdoors Arizona was inspired by the landmark publication of Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods and subsequent research findings presented on his website www.childrenandnature.org that conclusively demonstrate the relationship between nature experiences and children’s health and well-being. As Louv points out, “A growing body of research links our mental, physical, and spiritual health directly to our association with nature.”

BE OUTDOORS ARIZONA!

Be Outdoors Arizona was created to to provide an easy path for new outdoor enthusiasts to find, explore and create new life-long hobbies that support our outdoors. We partner with over 200 organizations that offer experiential outdoor learning opportunities. Be Outdoors Arizona connects recreation, conservation and well-being in a supportive community to foster a love of the outdoors!

Hiking/Running

SPONSORED by CLIMBMAX ROCK GYM

February 14 @ 8:00 am - April 6 @ 5:00 pm

If you're completely new to climbing, no problem! We have routes and bouldering challenges for every level of climber! Our climbing walls are handmade [...]

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.  Join Ranger Eric for a guided [...]

Join Ranger Eric for a 6.2-mile loop of the southern part of San Tan Trail and Moonlight Trail, which gives scenic views of the [...]

Educational

Bill Williams River NWR Weekly Tour

March 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Free event, open to the public (weather permitting). Starts outside the Visitor Center, then walks the Peninsula Trail (paved), and [...]

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

March 23 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted [...]

History Walk to Clanton Ranch

March 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join FSPR and Sandy Heusman for a walk to the Clanton Ranch site. Here Old Man Clanton grazed (stolen) cattle [...]

Ecology

SPONSORED by the SNAKE GURU

January 10 @ 8:00 am - March 31 @ 5:00 pm

Snake Guru, LLC was started by a scientist who loves all wildlife, especially snakes. After years of volunteering for the [...]

Join Ranger Eric for a 6.2-mile loop of the southern part of San Tan Trail and Moonlight Trail, which gives [...]

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the [...]

Birding

Higley Ponds - Monday Mar 18th, 7:00 a.m. with our President Theona.  Higley Ponds is located on the NEC of  [...]

4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House

March 20 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other [...]

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.  Join Ranger [...]

Volunteering

Join Saddlebrooke Hiking Club for a morning of work on passage 13. We will focus on brushing, drains, and repairing damaged tread. [...]

RAZ the HAZ in the MAZ at Bear Spring Junction

March 22 @ 8:00 am - March 25 @ 5:00 pm

If you’ve been looking for a challenging, but satisfying, 4-day backcountry trail maintenance event in the beautiful Mazatzal Wilderness, then please plan [...]

Tonto NF Grass Removal Event

March 23 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Meet in the parking lot of the Las Sendas Community center. Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel [...]

Fishing

Intro to Fly Fishing: Session IV

March 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Welcome to the sport of Flying! If you have ever wanted to learn how to get into one of the most challenging, yet rewarding [...]

Zane Grey Chapter Meeting

April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

We’ve gone virtual!!!! Please join us for our monthly board teleconferences the first Thursday of each month 7:00 – 8:45 PM   Register at [...]

Desert Fly Casters Monthly Meeting

April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a presenation with Scott Barrus, owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service in Utah's Green Valley River.  His focus is on teaching [...]

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Support wildlife with your license plate!

Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation is pleased to present this beautiful specialty license plate. By purchasing this plate you will be making a contribution to Arizona’s wildlife and wildlife habitat.  Seventeen dollars ($17) of each twenty-five ($25) special license fee will go to AZSFWC’s L. Gary Stinson Grant Fund. The AZSFWC will review and approve all grants from the special license plate program revenues.

These grants will fund important on-the-ground wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement projects as well outdoor recreational and educational opportunities that promote conservation.

From 2012 through 2022, AZSFWC awarded $1,322,888 in grants through our conserving wildlife license plate fund.

To order an AZSFWC Conservation License Plate online go to: https://azmvdnow.gov/plates

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Dr. Mary Zennett Owner and advocate of the Global Health Movement interviews Kara

Kara is interviewed by the Biz Coach Steve Feld

Watch Kara introduce Be Outdoors Arizona at a pitch event in January 2022

Read an interview from ShoutOut Arizona

Listen to us on Mike Russell’s Get Outdoors Podcast on KTAR 92.3FM

The Story of Javiel

Listen to Kara on Audible on all outdoor activities in Arizona