Birding Basics
Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United StatesShow Low Library, 6-7:30, Monday (Ages 12 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.)*
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Evening Event
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 StatesJoin 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 StatesLook 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, ArizonaJoin 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, USAJoin 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, ArizonaJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesJuly 3: Hotspots: Birding Pintail Lake Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesHeld at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Sunset Scorpion Search Trail Walk (Registration required, Limit 20)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaRanger 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 StatesAbout 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 StatesJuly 31: Hotspots: Birding Woodland Lake Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesHeld at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAJoin 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 StatesAugust 28: Hotspots: Birding Rainbow Reservoir Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesHeld at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Wild About Arizona: Arizona’s Wildcats- Learn about our state’s stealthy hypercarnivores
AZ, United StatesArizona 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 [...]
Fly Tying Class
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USAThe fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
Hotspots: Birding Lee Valley Reservoir
Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United StatesSeptember 11: Hotspots: Birding Lee Valley Reservoir Show Low Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
Fly Tying Class
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USAThe fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
Fly Tying Class
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USAThe fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesHeld at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Fly Tying Class
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USAThe fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
Wild About Arizona: Deep Dive into the Natural History of Wolves & Coyotes
Join us as we take a closer look into the highly adaptable Coyote; an extraordinarily intelligent and opportunistic species! After, we will delve deeper into the history of Arizona’s wolves and what caused them to become extinct and how AZGFD, along with other federal and state agencies, have reintroduced the Mexican Gray Wolf back into [...]
Fly Tying Class
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USAThe fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesHeld at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Wild About Arizona: Mesocarnivores –
Online Virtual FormatMesocarnivores are part of the mammalian carnivore family, and they play a disproportionately large role in the ecosystems that they inhabit. Mesocarnivores are animals whose diet consists of 50-70% meat with the balance consisting of invertebrates, fruits, fungi, plant material, and any other food source available to them. This group of animals are considered to [...]
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesHeld at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Wild About Arizona: An In-Depth Look into the Natural History and Biology of Black Bear
AZ, United StatesTake a dive into the natural history and modern biology of an iconic species, Ursus americanus, the black bear. These bears are opportunistic feeders and have complex and interesting lives. Spend an evening learning about this incredible critter and enjoying the opportunity to see them live and in person. Instructed by wildlife biologists Jeff Meyers [...]
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