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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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. [...]
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!
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
*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 [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
June 1st is National Trails Day and TRACKS and the White Mountain Nature Center are hosting a community-wide National Trails Day Celebration! The day will feature partners of the Eastern Arizona Trails Collaborative (EATC), their projects and partnerships, and will spotlight the Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles and Tread Lightly. Let’s celebrate our trails, the [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join us for another fun family workshop at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! From beaks to talons, to the eggs they lay, we'll explore all the amazing adaptations that help birds thrive in their habitats. Learn about local bird species and the unique things that help them survive in Phoenix! We'll play a game to investigate [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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