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Cowboy Breakfast

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

Come enjoy some cowboy grub and support the Back Country Horsemen and the White Mountain Nature Center! This event is open to the public. Round up your friends and family along for a rootin-tootin' good time!

Family Fishing Clinic – AZ State Parks

Lyman Lake State Park P.O. Box 1428 St., St. Johns, AZ, United States

Bring your family to beautiful Lyman Lake State Park for a great beginner class on how to fish. All equipment will be provided. This 4-hour event will cover how to set up your equipment, basic reel and tackle combos and instruction on how to catch and release your fish. Lyman Lake State Park offers a [...]

Family Workshop: All About Bird Nests

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Join us for a fun and educational family workshop where we learn how birds create nests of various sizes and shapes! Discover the strategies birds use to build nests that withstand rough weather and protect them from predators. We will also create our own nests using sticks and other materials we find in the garden, ensuring [...]

$5

Family Fishing Clinic – AZ State Parks

Lyman Lake State Park P.O. Box 1428 St., St. Johns, AZ, United States

Bring your family to beautiful Lyman Lake State Park for a great beginner class on how to fish. All equipment will be provided. This 4-hour event will cover how to set up your equipment, basic reel and tackle combos and instruction on how to catch and release your fish. Lyman Lake State Park offers a [...]

Event Series Meet the Snakes

Meet the Snakes

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

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.

Free
Event Series Meet the Snakes

Meet the Snakes

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

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.

Free

Family Workshop: National Cleanup Month

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Celebrate National Cleanup Month with us by joining our family-friendly workshop! Help us clean up our garden and then unleash your creativity by making art using recycled materials. Bring any empty plastic bottles, grocery bags, or cardboard from home to contribute to our projects. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about recycling while [...]

Event Series Meet the Snakes

Meet the Snakes

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

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.

Free
Event Series Meet the Snakes

Meet the Snakes

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

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.

Free

Unit 1 & 27 Squirrel Hunt Camp – YOU

White Mountains Unit 1 , United States

For kids and families to learn how to hunt squirrels, including: mentoring, locating, spotting, stalking, proper shot placement, field dressing, meat preparation, cooking seminar, and other outdoor skill activities. Centralized campfire and food provided.

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Free Family Geocache Hike – McDowell Mtn. Ranch Rec. Area

McDowell Mountain Ranch Recreation Area Quartz Trail Parking 15362 N 102nd Way, Scottsdale, United States

Join us for a guided family hike at McDowell Mountain Ranch Recreation Area Quartz Trail. Parking lot. We will be hiking and looking for a few geocaches! The trail is moderate and fairly flat. This is not stroller or wheelchair friendly.

Spooktacular Camping

Lyman Lake State Park P.O. Box 1428 St., St. Johns, AZ, United States

Decorate your campsite or cabin and join us for a trunk or treat event at the park! There will be a BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) Pumpkin Carving Contest held at 4:00 p.m. in the Day Use Ramada, followed by a costume contest at 5:30. Trunk or Treaters will need to be ready by 6:30 [...]

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Rio Community Festival – The Ancestral Show

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Audubon Southwest is proud to partner with The Sagrado to host The Ancestral Show, part of our first Rio Community Festival, a new series of public events at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Join us October 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 [...]

Nature Fest PHX- An Urban Wildlife Conservation Day Event!

Rio Salado Habitat Restoriation Area 2439 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Desert Foothills Land Trust will be joining their partners for a family-friendly celebration at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area on October 19th! This Urban Wildlife Conservation Day and Rio Reimagined Event will be full of family-friendly fun and include the annual “Walk for the Wild”, Planting for Pollinators, Interactive Public Art, a Kids ArtZone, [...]

Free Family Bird Outing – Evelyn Hallman Park

Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area - NE Central Trailhead 2439 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join Educating Children Outdoors for a FREE guided family bird outing during the Phoenix Nature Festival. The walk is paved about about 1 mile round trip. Meet us at our booth.

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Fishing in the moonlight

West Wetlands Pond 1300 W. Water St, Yuma, United States

Bring your glow in the dark supplies and your costumes for a night of cat fishing the whole family is sure to enjoy with music from DJ Kamikaze! There will be plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Fishing, Face painting, and Balloon animals! There will also be food trucks at the event! A [...]

Family Workshop: Spooky Ravens

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Join us for a Halloween-themed family workshop where we'll explore the mysterious world of ravens, uncover their spooky traits, and distinguish them from crows through engaging activities. Plus, enjoy a chance to create a festive Halloween craft and have a fun, educational experience together. Program Details: This program will happen both indoors at the Rio [...]

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Event Series Meet the Snakes

Meet the Snakes

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

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.

Free
Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Event Series Meet the Snakes

Meet the Snakes

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

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.

Free

Fall Trapping Family Camp – Arizona Trappers Association

Chauncey Ranch, Mayer AZ

Youth, families, and individuals interested in the outdoors will learn about the legal, and ethical management and trapping of predatory wildlife and building outdoor skills. Food provided. A small fee may be required. • Location: Chauncey Ranch, Mayer, AZ 86333 • Hosted by: Arizona Trappers Association • Information: Jim, 928-642-2614, arizonatrappers@gmail.com, or Bryan, 760-900-3836, bryanarizonatrappers@gmail.com

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Expedition Days Homeschool Day

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, United States

Join us for a day of free, fun, and interactive STEAM experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, from Scat Bingo to live animal ambassadors. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment. The Kovach Family Nature Trail is [...]

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

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