Help out with community nature restoration and gardening at the ARC at Paradise Valley Community College! We will be removing invasive plants, planting native plants and seeds, improving paths, creating habitat, and more! Our tasks and their difficulty are highly flexible, and we will teach you how to do everything! We will provide water refills, [...]
Help out with community nature restoration and gardening at the ARC at Paradise Valley Community College! We will be removing invasive plants, planting native plants and seeds, improving paths, creating habitat, and more! Our tasks and their difficulty are highly flexible, and we will teach you how to do everything! We will provide water refills, [...]
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to its ongoing public lecture series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks highlight fascinating research and discoveries about the landscapes and species that make our region unique. All talks are free and open to the public. 🗓 Wednesday, April 1st🕠 [...]
You are cordially invited to the final event of our 2025-26 series. Documentary photographer David Burckhalter will share stunning images of Seri (Comcaac) baskets and the women who make them. His book, Baskets from the Seri Coast: Comcaac Weavers and Their Craft, traces the evolution of Seri basketry from a utilitarian craft to a celebrated art form. Burckhalter [...]
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! This mentored turkey hunting camp is designed for youth hunters who want to learn the skills, strategies, and ethics of hunting wild turkeys in a safe and supportive environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Expert-led seminars covering turkey behavior, calling techniques, and hunting strategies Hands-on outdoor skills training, including tracking, [...]
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through a wide range of hands-on conservation projects. Activities may include habitat restoration, trail improvement, sign installation, vegetation and trash removal, fencing, and invasive species management—primarily targeting buffelgrass. On a typical workday, volunteers meet with BLM staff in the morning and travel [...]
🌊 Join us for a first-of-its-kind event along the Santa Cruz River! The Río Relay is a unique fun run and volunteer experience designed to bring together communities along the Santa Cruz River in Pima County—while giving back to the river we all love. Similar to a 5K fun run, the route begins at Juhan [...]
The Sonoran Speaker Series is presenting "Wolves and Coyotes," a discussion about Arizona's wolves and coyotes by Arizona Game and Fish Department's Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne. Ask questions to the speakers, and be prepared to learn about the endangered species.
On Earth Day, attend a fundraising dinner to celebrate 35 years of conservation by the Desert Foothills Land Trust. With other conservationists, have dinner, listen to live music, attend presentations and raise funds for conservation.
Discover the joy of the outdoors at the Arizona Wildlife Federation’s 3-day Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, designed for women ages 18 and up. Whether you’re brand new to outdoor skills or looking to build confidence and sharpen what you already know, this hands-on, inclusive experience is all about learning, exploring, making lifelong friends, and [...]
This event involves trapping and relocating burrowing owls to safer, less crowded areas where they will live in peace. Tools and guided instructions are provided to volunteers.
Are you interested in riparian restoration and wildlife corridors? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to discuss the Upper San Pedro watershed. Join the Arizona Wildlife Federation for a Panel Discussion and Happy Hour with experts on nature-based solutions (NBS) that support natural water resources. We invite you to join us for our Conservation Cantina: Panel [...]
Adults, children and families are encouraged to take an easy, scenic walk through the Rio Salado area. After the walk, enjoy outdoor games and arts and crafts activities. Email riosalado@audubon.org or call 602-468-6470 for more information.
Join this guided exploration of Sycamore Falls and the nearby Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area near Williams, Arizona. Explore how seasonal water sources support wildlife and shape northern Arizona’s high-country landscapes while visiting Sycamore Falls, a seasonal waterfall set among dramatic basalt cliffs along Sycamore Creek. Interested attendees will then drive less than 10 minutes to [...]
Join the quarterly meeting to discuss the networking partners and organizations that are connected at The Rio Nature Network. Work with others in many communities to protect biodiversity.
Join the National Trappers Association Western Expo for hands-on demos, expert-led seminars, and networking with skilled trappers. Explore wildlife management techniques, gear vendors, and conservation discussions while enjoying competitions, food, and community among professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. To register, contact Jim, 928-642-2614, arizonatrappers@gmail.com.
Join a kids' nature hike with Karli Hueston at the White Mountain Nature Center!.
This June, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching.
In this session you'll learn about our new Plants for Birds resources and how plant sales and seed collections are helping to build community for an Audubon center. We hope you can join us!
Children and families will learn about insects and view them up close at different stations. We will head down to the pond and try to catch insects, and plant seeds for a butterfly plant and do more family-friendly activities.
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.
On July 4th, enjoy the quiet sights and sounds of a nature walk along San Pedro River and Green Kingfisher Pond to look for birds, wildflowers and butterflies. For questions, call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.
Go on a monthly bird walk along the San Pedro River to look for up to 250 species of migratory birds. If you have questions, call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.
Look for hummingbirds outdoors and learn more about their migratory flights. Members of the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) track these birds along their routes and will place bands on them. Donations to SABO are encouraged. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.
A speaker presentation on AZ Highways magazine, presented by Win Holden. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
Learn about the significance of birds from many world cultures by Randi Minetor, the author of The Complete Language of Birds. Bestselling author Randi Minetor writes for the Birdfinding and Best Easy Bird Guides series for Falcon Guides and is the author of Backyard Birding and Butterfly Gardening. Her newest book, The Complete Language of Birds, [...]
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
WMG’s Living Lab is our demonstration site of hydro-local living and watershed resilience, as well as our office space. The campus is supported by rainwater for all indoor and outdoor needs almost year-round, and includes extensive rain gardens, a native food forest, a 10,000 gallon underground cistern, art exhibits about Tucson’s history of flowing creeks [...]
Go on a morning hike with the new team leader, Bob. Get a good view of the nature center and its surroundings.
Nature-themed story time for kids, hosted with Tammy from the library. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's regular programming.
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