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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 [...]

Nature at Night

Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Explore the Wild after the sun goes down. Join us at Veterans Oasis Park for an enchanting evening hosted by Chandler Nature Center that promises to ignite your passion for the great outdoors! Great for all ages, join us for an evening of fun activities: Nature-related crafts and activities Guided night hikes Exciting exhibitors Raffle [...]

Free

Family Campout

Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United States

No Camping Experience? No Problem. Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families with kids that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors from one of our campgrounds! You will learn how to [...]

$90
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

Dinosaurs in the Greenhouse with Douglas Wolfe

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

Doug Wolfe, Paleontologist and Principal Investigator for the Zuni Basin Pelontological Project, speaks on "Dinosaurs in the Greenhouse" Presentation will include a talk, example fossils and casts for viewing. There will also be handouts and free fossil specimens for children and students. Attendance for members is free. Attendance for non-members is $10

$10

AZGFD Outdoor EXPO

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

About the Event The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. March 23-24, Saturday 9 a.m. to [...]

Free

Desert Edible Plants Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Hike the Pipeline Trail with Ranger Derik to learn about the many plants that can be eaten in the desert and about the native peoples that first harvested them. Click program title for more details. We will hike 2.5 miles out and back of the pipeline canyon trail starting from the cottonwood day use area. [...]

Discovery Station: Junior Ranger Spring Break Program

San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA

Need an activity to keep the kids busy this spring break? Drop in on Ranger Kevin and get started in the County Park system’s Junior Ranger program. Click program title for more details. Come see Ranger Kevin between 11:30am-1pm to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set [...]

Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USA

Join Ranger Kevin on an easy hike to look for wildflowers and other blooming plants, as well as butterflies. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2-mile hike along the Waterfall trail as we set off in search of wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs and cacti as well as the butterflies that [...]

Discovery Station: Junior Ranger Spring Break Program. No Registration Required

White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USA

Need an activity to keep the kids busy this spring break? Drop in on Ranger Kevin and get started in the County Park system’s Junior Ranger program. Click program title for more details. Come see Ranger Kevin between 11:00am-1:30pm to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

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

A quiet morning walk to talk about the desert with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details. Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike down Metate trail and back along part of Spur Cross trail. We’ll talk about the desert, water, and look for critters along the way. These trails are rated [...]

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 Turkey Hunting Skills Camp

About the Event Registration open Feb 1, 2024: Youth age 10-17, w/ hunter ed, & family. Learn the skills for planning to hunt wild turkeys. Learn behavior, safety & patterning shotgun & calling/ mock hunting scenarios. Fee required. Location: Highway 83 MP 5.9 (South of Sonoita, AZ) Hosted by: Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of NWTF, AZGFD [...]

Science Saturday: Water Conservation Celebration

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Dive into a fun-filled water conservation celebration with Willow Bend at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you can learn about the science of water, how to protect it and educate your community! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. [...]

Earth Day Celebration

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

Show Mother Earth some love and do a world of good. Discover ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle through crafts, activities, and information booths featuring a variety of organizations promoting “green” products, conservation, and sustainability. Outdoor activities may be canceled due to inclement weather.   *Be Outdoors Arizona will be there too!

Free

Badges & Bobbers: Community Fishing Day – City of Gilbert

Gilbert Regional Park Pond 3005 E Queen Creeek Rd, Gilbert, United States

Join us for a FREE community fishing event featuring first responders from Gilbert’s Fire, Police, & Park Rangers as we partner with Arizona Game & Fish for a morning of fishing fun! Learn proper casting and reeling techniques from the pros in a safe, friendly environment. Fishing poles and tackle will be available to check [...]

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

Payson Wildlife Fair

Green Valley Lake Payson, United States

Whether it’s catching a rainbow trout, taking aim with a bow and arrow, or getting up close and personal with live critters, the family-friendly Payson Wildlife Fair will be offering a variety of outdoor fun! The fair will feature live wildlife on display, booths from several local and state organizations, an archery range, and prizes [...]

Science Saturday: Climate and Energy Extravaganza

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Get ready for an Eco-Science Saturday at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you will learn all about sustainability, renewable energy, environmental awareness, and how to make your life more eco-friendly! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each month is focused [...]

Annual Eagle Celebration – Eaglets, Family Presentation

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

*Registration will open on 4/12/2024* The Eaglets program is a family-focused interactive program especially designed for families with young children (ages 4-12 years old), presented by Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. Meet live eagles up-close and in person at the end of the presentation. Thank you to Tim Macy Photography for sponsoring this event, allowing Liberty Wildlife, based out of [...]

$2 – $35

Annual Eagle Celebration – Fully Fledged Community Presentation

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Fully Fledged, Community Presentation:  Learn about the incredible Bald Eagle from an Arizona Game and Fish biologist and view live eagles from Liberty Wildlife, up close and in-person! Presentation is open to all ages, though this session is not specifically designed for young children. Cost for the Fully Fledged program:  $10/participant  $35/family (2 adults + 3 kids) [...]

Saturday Family Workshop: World Migratory Bird Day

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

Fly on over to the Audubon Center to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! Migration is one of the great mysteries of nature, with tons of different bird species flying thousands of miles across the globe each year. Join our Audubon Educator for an interactive program to learn more about these amazing journeys. We'll use binoculars [...]

AZ Free Fishing Day | Family Fishing Clinic

Silverbell Lake 2955 W Calle Agua Nueva, Tucson, United States

Come out and enjoy Arizona Free Fishing Day 2024 with the Arizona Chapter of SCI. We will have fishing equipment and volunteers helping teach fishing techniques. This event is for all skill levels so please come out and say hello! We will provide lunch at Ramada #4. If you have any questions please visit www.azsci.com [...]

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Be outdoors Arizona’s event calendar is a repository of various events hosted by many different organizations. Attendance and participation at any of the published events are deemed at your own risk and that attending or taking part in the event must use good judgement, obey all laws and take reasonable care to avoid injury to their person or property. This disclaimer exempts Be Outdoors Arizona and Be Outdoors Arizona Foundation from liability because of loss, damage, theft, or injury to body or property of attendees at any event listed on the calendar.

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