plateau perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the Colorado Plateau. set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers
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4 events,Please join the Arizona Trail Association to work on Passage 29 of the Arizona Trail near Mormon Lake. The project will focus on drains & brushing. You'll be using tools such as McLeods, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and guidance you [...]
Free
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Come hang out with some new scaly and slithery friends at the Ramada — an up-close look at the reptiles and amphibians of the Colorado Plateau.
Free with admission
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Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. IRFC is a non-profit organization; donations are welcome.
Free with admission
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5 events,Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore downtown like never before. Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center for a 45 minute- 1 hour guided walking Downtown Geology Tour inspired by local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s book, Stone Landmarks. This exclusive experience offers a fresh perspective on downtown Flagstaff, blending natural history, architecture, and local [...]
$5 – $20
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Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore downtown like never before. Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center for a 45 minute- 1 hour guided walking Downtown Geology Tour inspired by local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s book, Stone Landmarks. This exclusive experience offers a fresh perspective on downtown Flagstaff, blending natural history, architecture, and local [...]
$5 – $20
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 [...]
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A lecture exploring the people, partnerships, and purpose behind conservation efforts protecting the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and the broader Arizona landscape. Part of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's lecture series.
Free
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3 events,
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Join the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) to work on Passage 31, near Walnut Canyon, just South of Flagstaff. The focus will be on brushing, tread repair & building drains. The tools used will include McLeods, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and [...]
Free
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 [...] |
3 events,
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 [...]
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Delve into the cryptic kingdom of mushrooms and fungi with Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society. This indoor presentation will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike explains what fungi are and why they are important. He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy and identification of wild mushrooms. For the [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
6 events,
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Please join the ATA August 1 on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Mountains Region near Tucson, for a trail work event. Work on the final year of the Butterfly Trail Metamorphosis. The project area is 2+ miles from the trailhead, so anticipate hiking between 5 and 6 miles for the day with tools. This [...]
Free
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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 [...]
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Enjoy a day in the pines and make a difference. Join the Arizona Trail Association in Flagstaff for a day of hiking, tread work, building drains & camaraderie. You’ll be using tools such as McLeod's, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and [...]
Free
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A day full of great information at this all-day clinic on hunting and locating elk in early and late seasons by Dan Adler, Diamond Outfitters. Topics include: effectively calling, meat care, cape preparation, optics and more. Great for first-time and seasoned hunters. LEARN TO HUNT SERIES Subjects include: Early and Late season bull and cow [...]
$10 – $20
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Unearth the secrets of how rocks shape the world around us at August’s Science Saturday! Explore rock samples, piece together the story of geologic history, and more with hands-on experiences and activities for all ages. No registration required—just come ready to learn, create, and have fun! Science Saturday is an event held on the first [...]
Free
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2 events,
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 [...] |
3 events,
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 [...]
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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
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2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
3 events,Join the Arizona Trail Association to work on Passage 34E of the Arizona Trail. Work North of Flagstaff & the San Francisco Peaks on Saturday morning, camp, & resume Sunday morning, focusing on cleaning/building drains, treadwork & brushing. You'll be using tools such as McLeod's, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is [...]
Free
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Join the Arizona Trail Association on Passage 11E near Tucson for a trail work event. The project area is about 2 miles from the trailhead, so expect to hike between 4 and 5 miles with tools. This project is rated moderate. The project will focus on brushing and treadwork . This means working with hand saws, loppers, pick [...]
Free
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3 events,
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Learn how to make the most of monsoon season as Water Conservation Specialist Emily Melhorn talks about how to efficiently harvest rainwater using different techniques.
Free with admission
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3 events,
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 [...]
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Speaker: Alexis Stark, Paton Center Site Manager, Tucson Bird Alliance. The Paton Center for Hummingbirds is a renowned backyard birding destination known for the Violet-crowned Hummingbird and other special riparian species such as the Gray Hawk and Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Join the Paton Center Site Manager for a presentation about the Paton family, the iconic birds [...]
Free
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2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
4 events,
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Please join the Arizona Trail Association on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Mountains Region near Tucson, for a trail work event in the final year of the Butterfly Trail Metamorphosis. The project area is 2+ miles from the trailhead, so expect to hike between 5 and 6 miles with tools. This project is rated [...]
Free
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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 [...]
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A talk on mushrooms and other forest edibles, presented by Rick Gagnon. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
Free for members; $ for guests5
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2 events,
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Join us for a butterfly walk in the xeriscape garden surrounding the San Pedro House. We’ll take our time and stroll through the garden looking for butterflies and other pollinators. The entire walk will be in the garden so the distance covered will be minimal, but it will still be sunny and hot so wear [...] |
2 events,This June, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching. |
2 events,
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 [...] |
4 events,
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Join the Arizona Trail Association to work on Passage 31C in Flagstaff. You'll be focusing on tread repair & building drains. You’ll be using tools such as McLeod's, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and guidance you need to make a difference. Snacks [...]
Free
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 [...]
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Come enjoy a pint at Mother Road Brewing Company on the third Wednesday of the month and support the Arboretum while hearing about the latest research in the biological sciences. Planned speakers and topics subject to change.
Free (cash bar)
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2 events,
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 [...] |
3 events,
Rendezvous with other houndsmen, hunters, families, and outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend of hunting, camping, fellowship, and tradition. in the Arizona backcountry. Bring your hounds and enjoy the opportunity to hunt mountain lion and bear while camping with fellow hunters who share a passion for working dogs and the outdoors. Whether you are a lifelong houndsman [...]
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 [...] |
4 events,
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Please join the Arizona Trail Association on Passage 10, in the Santa Catalina Mountains Region near Tucson, for a trail work event. You will be doing a very small reroute at Molino Basin Campground. The project area is at the trailhead, so anticipate hiking very little for the day with tools. This project is rated [...]
Free
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A talk on bird migration, "Migration: the ultimate frequent flyers club," presented by Balinda Strosnider. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
Free for members; $ for guests5
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2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
3 events,
Learn about gun safety and shooting, fishing, camping, archery, plant ID, Dutch-oven cooking, rappelling, field dressing, processing game and more in this hands-on, outdoors skills workshop for women ages 18 and up. No experience required. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is an inclusive environment for learning, making lifelong friends and having fun. Information: trica@azwildlife.org Important: Registration is required [...]
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 [...] |
6 events,
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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 [...]
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Join for a morning mushroom walk! Begins with a talk about mushrooms, related news, and safety, followed by an hour of hide-and-seek. "Basket checks" offered at the end to confirm finds. Free event, limited to 20 people, pre-registration required. Location revealed after registering.
Free
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Join for a morning mushroom walk! Begins with a talk about mushrooms, related news, and safety, followed by an hour of hike-and-seek. "Basket checks" offered at the end to confirm finds. Free event, limited to 20 people, pre-registration required. Location revealed after registering.
Free
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A talk on tarantulas, presented by Doug and Rhonda. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
Free for members; $ for guests5
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2 events,
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The Christian Hunters of America offers (CHA) firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, CHA will walk you through all the ins and outs of safe, legal, ethical hunting and how to enjoy your harvest. Mentoring will be tailored to your [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
3 events,
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 [...]
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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
|
2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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 [...] |
2 events,
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Learn to hunt doves from experienced mentors at an Arizona Game & Fish Department wildlife area. You'll learn bird identification, hunting tips, field dressing and safety. Food provided. • Information: Alex Flickinger, 480-324- 3548, aflickinger@azgfd.gov Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources. |
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