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Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Join Ranger Steve for an after hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Wildlife seen on past walks have included snakes, bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them. [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will [...]

BLACKOUT NIGHT RUNS

Fort Tuthill County Park Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop Flagstaff, AZ 86005, Arizona, AZ, United States

Join us in the pines of Flagstaff for our only night race in Northern Arizona at the Blackout Night Runs. This race takes place on the eve of the annual camping extravaganza at the Big Pine Trail Runs. Do both and earn a "double down" medal! This race is part of the 2023 Insomniac Night Trail [...]

Sunset Walk (Registration required. Limit 20)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile walk on easy terrain to being among saguaros and other cacti during a beautiful desert sunset. The route is an out-and-back walk on the park’s maintained Service Road. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. Please bring $7 exact cash for the [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15)

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United States

Join Rangers Eric and Steve to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be easy to moderate on sandy or uneven terrain, and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip, depending on heat and participant interest. Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Please bring [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12)

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky and uneven terrain, and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip, depending on heat and participant interest. Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Please bring your [...]

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required; Limit 16 Participants)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Come join Ranger Kevin as we hike for roughly 2 miles on several trails within the Preserve. Trails are mostly easy, with few areas of loose or uneven terrain and very little elevation change. Animals we may encounter on this evening hike include ringtails, raccoons, skunks, bats, owls, scorpions, spiders and snakes. Be sure to [...]

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

The hike will cover 3.5 miles on sections of the Grey Fox, Ironwood, and Ford Canyon trails. This hike is rated as moderate due to the several inclines over the course of the hike. Plan to walk on rocky and sandy trail it is encouraged that you water supportive shoes and if inclines or declines [...]

Eye to Eye with Arizona’s Predators with Bruce Taubert

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join wildlife photographer and biologist Bruce Taubert for an up close and personal view of many of Arizona’s predators.  Bruce’s presentation will include images of mountain lions, black bears, fox, owls, rattlesnake, and many more familiar and not so familiar creatures.  Some of his images include predators AND prey so be prepared!  Bruce will also [...]

Summer Night Ride

McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Pemberton Trailhead) 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails! Rides are scheduled for the following dates: June 3, June 17, July 8, July 15, Aug 5 & Aug 19. Rides subject to cancel [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Steve for an easy 1-mile hike on the Merkle Trail to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Wildlife seen on previous hikes includes snakes, lizards, owls, coyotes, javelina, bobcats, tarantulas, scorpions, and more! Please bring plenty of water, as mid-June temperatures are going to be hot, even after dark. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes [...]

Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join Ranger Evan for an exciting evening hike along the park trails. We’ll be hoping to see all sorts of critters of the night! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please bring water and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring flashlights and black lights if you have them; [...]

Birding Basics

Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United States

Show Low Library, 6-7:30, Monday (Ages 12 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.)*

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United States

Join Ranger Steve for an approximately 1-2 mile sunset/evening trail walk to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Past hikes have yielded species such as owls, snakes, lizards, scorpions, coyotes, bobcats, and more! Please keep in mind that hot temperatures will persist after dark, so bring plenty of water and/or electrolyte beverages. Wear sturdy closed-toe [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12)

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky or uneven terrain, and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on the Mesquite Canyon Trail, depending on heat and participant [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Join Rangers Eric and Steve to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will access the Butterfield Trail starting from Toothaker Trail and hike 1-2 miles roundtrip, depending on heat and participant interest. The hiking terrain [...]

Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Evan for an exciting evening hike along the park Trails. We’ll be hoping to see all sorts of critters of the night! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please bring water and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring flashlights and black lights if you have them; [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip depending on heat and participant interest on the Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will be on easy, but sandy [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join Ranger Steve for an exciting after-dark 2.5 mile hike along the Spur Cross and Metate Trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please [...]

Bug Theater (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of education and entertainment quite unlike a normal night on Netflix. Immerse yourself in Bug Theater when the sun sets, and a spotlight allows us to draw in critters from the evening air. Equipped with some catch jars, a magnifying glass, and a sense of adventure; children and adults [...]

Hotspots:Birding Pintail Lake

Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United States

July 3: Hotspots: Birding Pintail Lake Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *

Sunset Scorpion Search Trail Walk (Registration required, Limit 20)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk on easy terrain to enjoy the sunset and then search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. Bring your blacklight and a regular flashlight. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. Please bring $7 exact cash for [...]

Elk Hunting Seminar/Show – CHA

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

About the Event Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and vendors, and presentations start at 6 p.m. There will be raffles and auctions. Seating is limited. Food donation for raffle. Location: TBD (Ben Avery used as placeholder) Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America Info: David, (602) 309-3430, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org

Hotspots: Birding Woodland Lake

Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United States

July 31:   Hotspots: Birding Woodland Lake Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join Ranger Steve for an exciting ~2.5-mile easy night hike on the Slate Trail to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Species seen on previous hikes include snakes, lizards, packrats, coyotes, bobcats, owls, spiders, and more! Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Make sure to bring plenty of water, as summer heat does continue [...]

Hotspots: Birding Rainbow Reservoir

Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United States

August 28: Hotspots: Birding Rainbow Reservoir Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *

Wild About Arizona: Arizona’s Wildcats- Learn about our state’s stealthy hypercarnivores

AZ, United States

Arizona is home to four different species of wildcats including the third largest felid in the world. Wildcats of all species are capable of taking prey much larger than themselves and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Feared, loathed and worshiped, wildcats have had a varied relationship with humans from the beginnings of time. From Jaguars [...]

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