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Daily Guided Nature Hikes

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

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

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

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve

New River Nature Reserve 3906 W. New River Rd., New River, United States

Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Join our FSPR docents as they guide you along the San Pedro River, one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of the river [...]

History Walk to Clanton Ranch

Clanton Ranch Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Join FSPR docent Sandy Huesman for a walk to the Clanton Ranch. Here Old Man Clanton grazed (stolen) cattle in a large pasture along the San Pedro. This site was a key location in the Wyatt Earp vs. The Cowboys epic. A round trip to the site requires 1.5 miles of walking total. The trail [...]

Romero Site Interpretive Hike

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

Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note:  This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms [...]

Guided Hike at Jewel of the Creek Preserve

Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join us as we explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve. This desert oasis, filled with towering cottonwood and willow trees along Cave Creek, holds one of the last remaining perennial streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports a myriad of unique plant and animal species. Our hike will take [...]

Guided Hike at PA Seitts Preserve

PA Seitts Preserve 33.813757, -111.968570, Cave Creek, United States

P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in the heart of Cave Creek and discover the treasures that make it a special place in our community. This 3-mile hike has a [...]

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Join our FSPR docents as they guide you along the San Pedro River, one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of the river [...]

History Walk to Murray Springs Clovis Site

Murray Springs Clovis Site 1700 S Moson Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half [...]

Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill 38443 N 64th St., Cave Creek

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]

Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill 38443 N 64th St., Cave Creek

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]

Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve

New River Nature Reserve 3906 W. New River Rd., New River, United States

Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]

Focus on the Foothills Field Course: Archaeology and History

36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree, AZ 85377 36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree

Desert Foothills Land Trust is excited to present our Spring 2025 Focus on the Foothills Field Course! Join DFLT staff, volunteers, and conservation field professionals for a unique, on-the-land learning opportunity. Join former public lands archaeologists Kathy Pedrick and Scott Wood as we learn about the native peoples of our area. After our classroom session [...]

$40

Guided Hike at Jewel of the Creek Preserve

Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join us as we explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve. This desert oasis, filled with towering cottonwood and willow trees along Cave Creek, holds one of the last remaining perennial streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports a myriad of unique plant and animal species. Our hike will take [...]

Focus on the Foothills Field Course: Flora and Fauna

sidewinder rd 36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree

Desert Foothills Land Trust is excited to present our Spring 2025 Focus on the Foothills Field Course! Join DFLT staff, volunteers, and conservation field professionals for a unique, on-the-land learning opportunity. Join botanist extraordinaire Steve Jones to learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home, the extreme adaptations they must endure [...]

$40

Guided Hike at Lone Mountain

36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree, AZ 85377 36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree

Join us as we take in the sights from the summit of Lone Mountain. This property is privately owned and protected by a conservation easement. It is not open to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to visit this beautiful preserve! This 2 mile hike is moderately difficult with several hundred feet of [...]

Guided Hike at Jewel of the Creek Preserve

Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join us as we explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve. This desert oasis, filled with towering cottonwood and willow trees along Cave Creek, holds one of the last remaining perennial streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports a myriad of unique plant and animal species. Our hike will take [...]

Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill 38443 N 64th St., Cave Creek

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]

Focus on the Foothills Field Course: Geology

sidewinder rd 36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree

Desert Foothills Land Trust is excited to present our Spring 2025 Focus on the Foothills Field Course! Join DFLT staff, volunteers, and conservation field professionals for a unique, on-the-land learning opportunity. From Black Mountain to Skull Mesa, the mountains surrounding our area help provide a clue to the past. Steve Jones and Kathy Pedrick will [...]

$40

Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill 38443 N 64th St., Cave Creek

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]

Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve

New River Nature Reserve 3906 W. New River Rd., New River, United States

Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

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 in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of the river and its importance to the surrounding area. The [...]

History Walk to Grand Central Mill

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill with FSPR docent Merle Kilpatrick. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing the ore brought in from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area and take a three-mile round trip walk to [...]

Arizona Public Lands Day Hike

Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead 16248 E Marsh Station Rd, Vail, AZ, United States

Join the Arizona Wildlife Federation and the Arizona Trail Association for a special All Afield Hike in celebration of Arizona Public Lands Day! We'll be exploring the stunning Gabe Zimmerman Trail Loop, a 2.1-mile trek that's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. This popular trail is renowned for birding and hiking and will take us [...]

Bird Walk at San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe [...]

Bird Walk at the Park

Black Canyon Heritage Park 33898 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Black Canyon City, AZ, United States

Prescott Audubon  is collaborating with Black Canyon Heritage Park. Join us for a delightful Bird Walk at the Park! Come see and learn about the diverse bird species that inhabit our local park. Led by experienced Prescott Audubon guides, the walk around the park, where you can expect to see and hear a variety of [...]

History Walk, Fairbank Historic Townsite

Fairbank Historic Townsite 2293 N Old Fairbank Rd, Huachuca City, AZ, United States

Take a walk around Fairbank with an FSPR docent. It's a good way to learn a little about the history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. Fairbank dates to1882 when it grew up around a train depot – the closest to Tombstone. The optional walk to the cemetery is about a one-mile round [...]

Celebrate the San Pedro!

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Friends of the San Pedro River is hosting a special event to mark the arrival of spring, the northward bird migrations, and provide information about the natural and human history of the San Pedro River. The morning will start with a Big Morning Birding Challenge species count at several locations along the river within [...]

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