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In-Person Event: Mañana en el Parque / Mornings in the Park!

Desert Haven Natural Resource Park 1850 E 36th Street, Tuscon, AZ, United States

Join Tucson Audubon, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, and other partners every 2nd Saturday for Mañana en el Parque! Desert Haven Natural Resource Park, find lots of family fun, kid activities, and nature walks to help you learn about and enjoy our desert. Activities Include: Family Birding Walks led by Tucson Audubon. Nature [...]

Mañana en el Parque / Mornings in the Park!

Desert Haven Natural Resource Park 1850 E 36th Street, Tuscon, AZ, United States

Join Tucson Audubon, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, and other partners every 2nd Saturday for Mañana en el Parque! Starting October 8 at Desert Haven Natural Resource Park, find lots of family fun, kid activities, and nature walks to help you learn about and enjoy our desert. Future dates: November 12 and December 10. Activities [...]

Lost Dutchman Days in Apache Junction

Apache Junction Rodeo Park Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Apache Junction Rodeo Park, Apache Junction, AZ

Lost Dutchman Days in Apache Junction, Arizona MISSION: "Putting Smiles on Kid’s Faces" Lost Dutchman Days continues to be "the fun place to be for all ages." The annual event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The parade is always a favorite and attracts thousands [...]

Family Day – SAQF

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

About the Event Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, falconry, fly fishing and more. Gear and instruction provided. Live quail hunt demonstration. Police dog demo. Breakfast and Lunch, come on down! Location: Empire Ranch, north of Sonoita Hosted by: Southern Arizona Quail Forever Contact: Tony, (520) 465-6569, avalen18@aol.com About the Location Camp is [...]

Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Evan for this fun, family friendly hike through the desert, and learn a whole lot about the wonderful cacti that surround us. What makes a cactus a cactus? How can plants survive scorching temperatures? Can you eat Cactus? Get the answers to these questions and more on Ranger Evan’s Crazy for Cacti [...]

Welcome to the Sonoran Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Evan and this fun, family friendly hike through the desert! Learn the basics of our incredible Sonoran Desert – from the powerful forces that combined to create our unique desert environment to the amazing adaptations of the plants and animals that live here. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water; hats [...]

Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Patagonia Lake State Park – AZSP

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales, United States

aAbout the Event For families that have little to no experience camping. Learn the basics of AZ's State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required. Hosted by: Arizona State Parks

Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area – AZSP

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, United States

About the Event For families that have little to no experience camping. Learn the basics of AZ's State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required. Hosted by: Arizona State Parks

Mesquite Festival (FEE FREE EVENT)

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

Hassayampa River Preserve Mesquite Festival. Discover all the “Tree of Life” has to offer at this free, family-friendly community event. Click program title for more details. Discover all the “Tree of Life” has to offer at this free, family-friendly community event. There will be cooking tips, food sampling, kids games, and information on the ecology, [...]

Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Red Rock State Park – AZSP

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

About the Event For families that have little to no experience camping. Learn the basics of AZ's State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required. Hosted by: Arizona State Parks

Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge

Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly worldwide competition among cities to see whose residents can spot and identify the most wildlife. Join the CNC and become a community  scientist!

Learn to Camp, Family Campout | River Island State Park – AZSP

River Island State Park 5200 AZ-95, Parker, United States

About the Event For families that have little to no experience camping. Learn the basics of AZ's State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required. Hosted by: Arizona State Parks

Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Dead Horse Ranch State Park – AZSP

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

About the Event For families that have little to no experience camping. Learn the basics of AZ's State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required. Hosted by: Arizona State Parks

Bowhunter Happening 2023 CANCELLED

AZ, United States

The Bowhunter Happening is a family friendly non-competitive 3D archery shoot held annually at Mormon Lake, AZ on the third weekend of each July.  The BHH  has held this yearly event since the early 1970’s.  Our event draws archers from all over Arizona and the Southwest.  Six different 3D courses are set up on the ridge [...]

Urban Wildlife Conservation Day 2023

City of Phoenix's 7th Avenue Trailhead 2801 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, United States

Urban Wildlife Conservation Day is a national day of celebration for our urban green spaces and urban wildlife.  Come join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Phoenix, Rio Reimagined, Corazon Latino, and Audubon Southwest as we gather to celebrate our third annual Urban Wildlife Conservation Day!  There will be multiple family-friendly events and [...]

Family Campout | Lake Havasu State Park

Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States

For families that have little or no experience camping. Learn the basics of camping at AZ’s State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more.

Family Campout | Roper Lake State Park – AZSP

Roper Lake State Park 101 E Roper Lake Rd, Safford, United States

For families that have little or no experience camping. Learn the basics of camping at AZ’s State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more.

Central Arizona Land Trust Date Creek Ranch Event

The Lookout 1230 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, United States

The Lookout, formerly Jay’s Bird Barn, has invited our organization, Central Arizona Land Trust, to be their special guest on Tuesday, October 24th at their new store location at 1230 Willow Creek Road as part of a fundraiser.  The Lookout is celebrating their 20th year in business, and is hosting a week-long anniversary event where a [...]

Cyclovia Tucson

Tucson , United States

We are looking for volunteer booth coverage from 9a-130p and are hoping you can help! Cyclovia is an exciting festivity that offers pedestrians and cyclist a day of vehicle-free roadways. It is sure to draw an active crowd interested in learning more about the AZT. Volunteers will engage booth visitors and provide resources about the [...]

Family Campout | Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623, United States

For families that have little or no experience camping. Learn the basics of camping at AZ’s State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required.

Arizona Trappers Association Family Camp

Chauncey Ranch, Mayer AZ

The Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp is a great opportunity for youth and their family to become familiar trapping. There will be sessions for all levels of trappers from those curious to see what trapping is, to current trapping families who wish to hone their skills. There also will be other activities for those [...]

Kids learn to rescue an animal event

Tucson Wildlife Center 13275 E. Speedway, Tuscon, United States

Tucson Wildlife Center will hold an open house on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2019. The state-of-the-art wildlife rescue hospital and rehabilitation center is celebrating its 25th year. To mark the occasion, it will have a variety of activities for kids, including "rescue" simulations using stuffed animals, [...]

Desert Discovery Day

Jewel of the Creek Preserve Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Unplug and join us for a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 10th 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 [...]

Gilbert Outdoors Expo

Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

About the Event Put on your camouflage and boots and head over to the Gilbert Outdoors Expo at the Riparian Preserve. You will have a chance to brush up on various outdoor activities and learn some new skills! Go fishing, explore wildlife, shop local hunting gear, and much more. This free event will draw exhibitors [...]

Free
Event Series Tres Rios Nature Festival

Tres Rios Nature Festival

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

Nature lovers, rejoice! Families and nature lovers are encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors at a new and exciting location - Estrella Mountain Regional Park. This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy [...]

Family Day Expo

Empire Ranch

About the Event Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, falconry, fly fishing, live bird dog hunt demonstration and more. Gear, instruction and free breakfast & lunch provided. Camp is located at the Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite (31.790403, -110.631404). From Tucson take I-10 east to Highway 83. Take Highway 83 south to [...]

Event Series Nature Walk

Nature Walk

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

This walk is hosted by Friends of the San Pedro River. All walks are free and open to the public. No reservations required. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining [...]

Free

Stargazing

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring your own water/beverages. Please [...]

San Tan Valley Master Gardeners Series: Ancient Gardening

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

Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for this outdoor drop-in program that investigates farming and gardening practices of the early native people of the desert Southwest. Adults and kids can learn about ancient technologies that were used to harvest and utilize the small (and occasionally immense) amount of rainfall that occurs in our desert [...]

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Center Open House March 9, 2024

The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ, United States

Come Explore Lake Pleasant Regional Park! ABOUT US: Come explore Lake Pleasant Regional Park! Join us in the Discovery Center, where you’ll learn about the: Park’s history, Trails, Services, amenities, and much more! ACTIVITIES: Our friendly rangers and park volunteers can’t wait to talk to you about the park programs and volunteer opportunities. Park partners [...]

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