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.
Check out these incredible birds at the arboretum!
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.
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 [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
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! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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.
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! [...]
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.
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
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! [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
Unplug and join us for a FREE day of family fun, fresh air, and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 11th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert, learn about all its dwellers, past and present, and interact with native [...]
Explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert at the 12th Annual Desert Discovery Day! Join us for a journey through the beautiful Jewel of the Creek Preserve, where you'll encounter local wildlife, participate in interactive exhibits such as gold panning, and learn more about the beautiful Sonoran Desert. This free family event offers fun for [...]
Join us for an engaging family workshop on invasive species, covering plants, animals, bacteria, and more. Through fun hands-on activities and games, discover how these species disrupt ecosystems and harm the environment. Learn practical steps to help prevent their spread and see how our community is working together to address this important issue. Program Details: [...]
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! [...]
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! [...]
Explore the Cosmos at Foothills Speaker Series: Starry Desert Nights CAVE CREEK, AZ - The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Land Trust invite the community to an enchanting evening of discovery at the upcoming Foothills Speaker Series event, "Starry Desert Nights." This free event will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 6:00 PM at [...]
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.
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.
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! [...]
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! [...]
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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