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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260213T170000
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SUMMARY:Public Star Party
DESCRIPTION:The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month\, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member’s telescopes.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/public-star-party-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Gilbert Riparian Observatory\, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd\, Gilbert\, 85234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astromony,Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260216T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260216T073000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
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SUMMARY:Join Bird Walk at Higley Ponds
DESCRIPTION:This June\, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/join-bird-walk-at-higley-ponds-2/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Higley Pond
CATEGORIES:Bird Watching,Evening Event,Meeting,Morning Event,Wildlife Education,Wildlife Watching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
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SUMMARY:🌵✨ An Evening at the Cactus Hotel — Movie Night Under the Desert Stars ✨🌵
DESCRIPTION:Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a magical outdoor screening of Cactus Hotel\, set beneath the wide-open skies of the Sonoran Desert. Inspired by the beloved children’s book Welcome to the Cactus Hotel\, this charming film brings to life one towering saguaro cactus and the bustling community of desert creatures who call it home. \nFrom Gila woodpeckers carving cozy nesting rooms to elf owls checking into newly vacated spaces\, the cactus becomes a lively desert hub—part apartment building\, part restaurant\, and part safe haven. With daily “check-ins” and “check-outs\,” you’ll discover how this prickly high-rise supports countless species with food\, shelter\, and survival. \nSet at the scenic Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion\, this family-friendly movie night offers a fresh\, playful\, and educational look at the Sonoran Desert—perfect for nature lovers of all ages. \nBest of all\, your attendance makes a difference. Proceeds support Desert Foothills Land Trust’s mission to preserve and protect the Sonoran Desert for generations to come. \n\n🎬 Event Details\nDFLT Movie Night: Cactus Hotel📅 Thursday\, February 19 | 🕡 6:30 PM📍 Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion101 Easy St\, Carefree\, AZ 85377🎟️ Tickets: $25🔗 Get tickets: dflt.org/cactushotel \n✨ Bring a blanket\, enjoy the stars\, and experience the desert like never before!
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b5%e2%9c%a8-an-evening-at-the-cactus-hotel-movie-night-under-the-desert-stars-%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%8c%b5/
LOCATION:Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion\, 101 Easy St\, Carefree\, 85377
CATEGORIES:Adult Event,Evening Event,Event for Ability Challenged,Family Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Land Trust":MAILTO:info@dflt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
CREATED:20260120T024325Z
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SUMMARY:Arizona’s Wild Past: From Ancient Seas to Desert Sands
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Arizona was once covered by oceans\, rocked by volcanoes\, and reshaped again and again over nearly 2 billion years? Join Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University for a fascinating\, story-driven journey through the forces that built the landscapes we love today. \nWith stunning visuals and easy-to-follow storytelling\, you’ll travel through deep time to discover how shifting continents\, fiery eruptions\, and dramatic climate changes carved everything from the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the sunbaked Sonoran Desert. No geology background needed—just curiosity and a sense of wonder! \n\nEvent Details\n🗓 Tuesday\, March 3⏰ 6:00 PM📍 Holland Center34250 N 60th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85266 \n\nRegistration\n✨ Free to attend\, but registration is required due to limited seating.Sign up at dflt.org/speakerseries \nCome see Arizona in a whole new way—you’ll never look at the ground beneath your feet the same again! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/arizonas-wild-past-from-ancient-seas-to-desert-sands/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34250 N 60th Rd\, Scottsdale\, 85266
CATEGORIES:Adult Event,Evening Event,Event for Ability Challenged,Family Event,Geology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Land Trust":MAILTO:info@dflt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
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SUMMARY:Meet the Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/meet-the-snakes-2/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Chandler Nature Center\, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd\, Chandler\, AZ 85249\, USA
CATEGORIES:Educational/Training/Workshop,Evening Event,Family Event,Reptiles,Wildlife Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chandler Environmental Education Center":MAILTO:dexter.belling@chandleraz.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
CREATED:20260120T023730Z
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SUMMARY:Venom as Medicine: Nature’s Toxins and the Future of Healing
DESCRIPTION:Modern medical science has achieved remarkable breakthroughs—from organ transplants to gene therapy—but some of the most promising innovations are coming from an unexpected source: venom. In this fascinating talk led by Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University\, we’ll explore how compounds that evolved to harm can be harnessed to heal. \nDiscover how venom from snakes\, spiders\, scorpions\, and other creatures is being studied and transformed into powerful treatments for pain\, neurological disorders\, heart disease\, and more. This presentation offers a captivating look at the intersection of nature\, evolution\, and cutting-edge medical research. \n\nEvent Details\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, March 10 \n\n\nTime: 6:00 PM \n\n\nLocation: Valley of the Sun J12701 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85254 \n\n\n\nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.Register at dflt.org/speakerseries \nWhether you’re interested in medicine\, biology\, or the hidden power of the natural world\, this thought-provoking presentation is sure to surprise and inspire.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/venom-as-medicine-natures-toxins-and-the-future-of-healing/
LOCATION:Valley of the Sun J\, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Land Trust":MAILTO:info@dflt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260315T090000
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Zoo Family Camp
DESCRIPTION:Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year\, the Zoo offers camps just for families! Groups will bring and set up their own tents on the lawn outside of the Red Barn. These camps have prepared activities\, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. \nAll Night Camps include:  \nPizza dinner  |  Evening snack  |  Souvenir water bottle  |  Guided trail hikes  |  Activities/games  |  Up-close animal encounters  |  For overnight camps: Continental breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day  
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/phoenix-zoo-family-camp/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:455 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix AZ 85008\, 455 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix\, 85008
CATEGORIES:Camping,Evening Event,Family Event,Tour,Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
CREATED:20260326T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T192109Z
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SUMMARY:Tumamoc Hill Author Series
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the final event of our 2025-26 series. Documentary photographer David Burckhalter will share stunning images of Seri (Comcaac) baskets and the women who make them. His book\, Baskets from the Seri Coast: Comcaac Weavers and Their Craft\, traces the evolution of Seri basketry from a utilitarian craft to a celebrated art form. Burckhalter has spent five decades cultivating friendships and documenting Seri traditions\, landscapes\, and basketry in Sonora\, Mexico. With detailed insights into the artistry\, labor\, and legends surrounding Seri baskets\, Burckhalter’s images pay tribute to the resilience and creativity of Seri women\, whose weaving continues to be passed on to future generations.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/tumamoc-hill-author-series/
LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150852Z
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SUMMARY:Attend Sonoran Speaker Series: Wolves and Coyotes
DESCRIPTION:The Sonoran Speaker Series is presenting “Wolves and Coyotes\,” a discussion about Arizona’s wolves and coyotes by Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne. Ask questions to the speakers\, and be prepared to learn about the endangered species.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/attend-sonoran-speaker-series-wolves-and-coyotes/
LOCATION:Valley of the Sun J\, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arizona History,Bird Watching,Conservation,Ecology,Evening Event,Hiking,Streams and Rivers,Trails,Wildlife Education,Wildlife Watching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Land Trust":MAILTO:info@dflt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
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SUMMARY:Celebrate at 35th Anniversary Earth Day Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On Earth Day\, attend a fundraising dinner to celebrate 35 years of conservation by the Desert Foothills Land Trust. With other conservationists\, have dinner\, listen to live music\, attend presentations and raise funds for conservation.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/celebrate-at-35th-anniversary-earth-day-fundraising-dinner/
LOCATION:Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion\, 101 Easy St\, Carefree\, 85377
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Evening Event,Fundraiser Auction,Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
CREATED:20260603T144905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T144905Z
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SUMMARY:Join Kids' Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a kids’ nature hike with Karli Hueston at the White Mountain Nature Center!.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/join-kids-nature-hike/
LOCATION:White Mountain Nature Center\, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd\, Waddell\, AZ\, 85355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bugs/Insects/Butterflies,Conservation,Evening Event,Family Event,Hiking,Meeting,Morning Event,Reptiles,Trails,Wildlife Education,Wildlife Watching,Youth Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T042640
CREATED:20260603T145226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T145239Z
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SUMMARY:Attend "How Birds Created the World" Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the significance of birds from many world cultures by Randi Minetor\, the author of  The Complete Language of Birds. \nBestselling author Randi Minetor writes for the Birdfinding and Best Easy Bird Guides series for Falcon Guides and is the author of Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening. Her newest book\, The Complete Language of Birds\, explores the science\, folklore\, and mythology of more than 400 bird species worldwide. She also writes for Birding Magazine\, serves as a regional editor for North American Birds\, and is a past president of the Rochester Birding Association in New York \nOur monthly speaker series moves to Zoom only from May-August. Programs begin at 7 pm. Join the meeting here
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/attend-how-birds-created-the-world-presentation/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Format
CATEGORIES:Bird Watching,Evening Event,Meeting,Wildlife Education
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