Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
31.561944, -110.198056Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead, Oro Valley, AZ, USARegistration for this walk is free. Register here beginning on Oct 8, 7 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on flat paths. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water on site but port a pot is at parking lot. We’ll do a figure 8 loop walk near the old clubhouse and driving range [...]
Field Trip: Sabino & Rattlesnake Canyons
Registration for this trip is free. Trip Difficulty: Moderate. Approximately 3 mile loop, mostly on narrow, uneven, and rocky trail. Elevation gain of ~400 feet. There are a couple of steep areas. Let's explore the beautiful Sabino Canyon Recreation Area with a focus on finding our resident birds. Expect to see desert sparrows, wrens, towhees, [...]
Field Trip: Birding Tucson’s Loop Pathway: Birds-of-Prey Edition
Urban open spaces, like Tucson's Loop, have become havens for wintering birds due to diverse habitats and food sources. Many of our wintering and resident birds should be present in November, so let's see what we can find! We'll start at The Loop parking area at the corner of Glenn and Sahuara, and work our [...]
Field Trip: KERP & Sam Lena Park
Registration for this trip is free. Trip rating: easy. Walking distance: 1-1.5 miles. Elevation gain: minimal. Ground conditions: paved path. Restrooms available. The main attraction for birders at KERP (Kino Environmental Restoration Project) is the large open pond that can attract water birds during any season. Adjacent to the pond low desert scrub, managed wetlands, [...]
Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park
3835 W Hardy Rd. Tucson, AZ 85742Registration for this walk is free. Register here beginning Oct 8, 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop. Join us [...]
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
31.561944, -110.198056Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Field Trip: De Anza Trail at Santa Gertrudis Lane
Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member.* Register here beginning Oct 8, 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Moderate. Trails are mostly packed dirt and fairly level, but they do have some slight incline at times and may be muddy depending on recent weather. We'll be covering 2-4 miles round trip at a slow birding pace. We'll start along the [...]
$35 – $50
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of [...]
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
31.561944, -110.198056Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Field Trip: Mindful Bird Enjoyment Walk at Ft Lowell Park
East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ, USARegistration for this walk is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration 2- 2.5 hours This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not [...]
Field Trip: Willcox Ponds: Cranes, Ducks and Hawks
South Houghton Road & East Old Vail Road, Tucson, AZ, USARegistration for this trip is free. Come see the sandhill cranes, ducks, and hawks that winter in the Willcox Playa. Those new to birding or who are mobility challenged are especially invited, since we'll bird from our cars with scopes and bird charts as we drive the dirt road around the ponds. Be ready for [...]
Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds: Isabella Lee Natural Preserve
Difficulty: Moderate. Walk 2-3 miles primarily on dirt paths that are uneven in places. This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from other regions who want to learn some of the common birds in Tucson. We’ll practice identifying birds by shape, sound, color, and behavior and will discuss the connections [...]
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead, Oro Valley, AZ, USARegistration for this walk is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on flat paths. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water on site but port a pot is at parking lot. Leader: Gerry Hodge (gnthodge@msn.com)
Crazy for Cacti Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Come join Ranger Evan to learn about his favorite topic...CACTI! What makes a cactus a cactus? How can plants survive scorching temperatures? Can you eat Cactus? Get the answers to these questions on Ranger Evans Crazy for Cacti walk. This loop begins at the Blevins trailhead located at the trail staging area (east side of [...]
Clay Mine Tour (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet [...]
Evening Nature Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Come join Ranger Evan for this evening stroll through the desert while we look for critters, learn about the desert, and get some steps in! Want to watch the sunset with a great view? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid evening hike? If the answer is yes, [...]
Bird Walk and “Wonder of Wood Warblers” Presentation
Come join us for a quiet walk along our easy to moderate scenic trails in search of local and migratory birds. "Wonder of Wood Warblers" program will follow inside the Nature Center. Meet for the bird walk on the back patio of the Cave Creek Regional Park Nature Center at 7:30am. No dogs allowed. Registration is required for this [...]
Geology, Gold, and Streams Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesLearn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author and park docent Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your natural curiosity. No dogs on this hike. [...]
World Storytelling Day (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening walk filled with myths and stories from around the world. Join Ranger Kevin for a fun, family-oriented program at the Lake Pleasant Amphitheater. We’ll be reading stories of the people of each continent as we “travel around the world” in celebration of World Storytelling Day! We will be walking [...]
Wildflower Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Black Rock Loop Trailhead 4e W Ramada Way, Waddell, AZ, United StatesJoin Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 1.3-mile hike along Black Rock Trail loop to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 1.3-mile hike along Black Rock Trail loop to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, brittlebush and globemallow. Another potential [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaJoin Ranger Steve for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, [...]
Bird Meet-Up
Join us to start on the back patio of the Nature Center and observe and identify the various birds enjoying our bird feeders. Then we will venture on a short walk via a trail and see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars and wear close-toed shoes. Please do not bring pets. Drop-in, [...]
Homeschool Happenings: Spring Blooms and Butterflies (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaJoin Ranger Nikki for an easy 1-mile walk along areas near the Nature Center to search for spring blooms and butterflies. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 1-mile walk along areas near the Nature Center to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, brittlebush and globemallow. We [...]
Wildflower Walk: Morning Session (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, [...]
Wildflower Walk: Afternoon Session (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, [...]
Sunset Nature Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20)
Join Ranger Steve for a late afternoon nature walk focused on learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and sighting native wildlife. Want to watch the sunset with a great view? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid evening hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is [...]
Wildflowers & Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Kevin for an afternoon hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 3.5-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop Trails. We’ll be pausing to look at wildflowers and butterflies as well as a variety of desert plants and animals along the way. The trail is rated moderately [...]
Sunday Sunset Stroll (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely Sunday evening walk timed to the “golden hour” prior to sunset. Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.8-mile hike along the Overton, Clay Mine and Go John Trails. We’ll go slow and pause frequently to look around, allowing us to savor the last hour of daylight and the wonderful desert [...]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLearn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the [...]
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