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  • 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 [...]

  • Pint Night w Trout Unlimited

    Brown Bag Brewery 130 W Gurley St, Prescott, United States

    Hey Friends, Please join us for a fun evening of TU On Tap! Meet friends and fellow anglers who support conservation, youth education, and fishing in Arizona!  

  • Bird Walk at San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian 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 [...]

  • Wednesday Trap Shooting

    Trap Shooting

    Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club.  Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]

  • Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill

    Desert Foothills Library 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, United States

    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 [...]

  • Garden Story Time

    Garden Story Time
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Weekly story hour continues on Wednesdays at 10am through April 30th. This fun hour features nature-themed puppets, music and sensory storytelling!  Color in and take home a garden-themed coloring book.  Geared toward ages 5 and under but all ages are welcome!  Included in Gardens admission.  No reservation required. Rain or shine, warm or cold!

    Included in Gardens Admission

  • 16th Annual Wild & Native Trout Conference

    Arizona Game and Fish Department Headquarters, 5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA , United States

    Our mission is to gather conservation-minded individuals to develop plans to promote, restore and manage native and wild coldwater fish species in Arizona and New Mexico. Over 100+ individuals attend the annual conference and represent more than 50 agencies and organizations involved in water conservation and management, trout recovery and habitat enhancement.

  • White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park 8698 White Tanks Vista Ct, Waddell, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Walk with a Naturalist – Tumamoc Hill

    Walk with a Naturalist – Tumamoc Hill
    Tumamoc Hill 1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ

    Join Community Outreach Assistant at the Desert Laboratory, Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants, animals, and natural history of Tumamoc Hill, as well as do his best to answer your questions. Group size limited, please RSVP by email to tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu Caminatas en español [...]

    Free

  • Chandler Nature Center Tour

    Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

    Take a walk on the wild side. Experience the Chandler Nature Center on a 30-minute tour and learn about Arizona’s various ecosystems, animals, and plants. Drop in every third Friday of the month.

    Free

  • Star Party at Catalina State Park

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

    Catalina State Park’s dark nighttime skies are ideal for astronomical observation. Imagine what you can see through a high-powered telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be onsite to answer questions and discuss celestial objects and phenomena. Make sure you’re on time to catch the intriguing introduction! In addition to bringing water, snacks, and a jacket, please bring [...]

  • Verde BioBlitz 2025

    Verde BioBlitz 2025
    Verde River Watershed

    The Verde BioBlitz is back for its fifth year! Join us in exploring the incredible biodiversity of the Verde River Watershed while contributing to real scientific research. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just love being outdoors, this is your chance to help document the plants, animals, birds, and insects that call this area home. [...]

  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • San Tan Mountain Invasive Species Removal

    San Tan Mountain Invasive Species Removal
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park 4699 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Invasive Species Removal

    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Black Canyon Heritage Park Earth Day – Work Day

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

    Black Canyon Heritage Park (BCHP) invite you to help us at our Earth Day - Work Day at the Park. Please use link to sign up. Check in at 8:00 AM followed by short safety briefing. Work to begin by 8:30 AM. Youth age 17 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. [...]

  • Mesquite Festival

    Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy 60 89, Wickenberg

    Discover what the desert's "Tree of Life" has to offer. Free admission, free food & drink samples, gardening tips, and more. Mini seminars: 9:30 Mesquite, "Tree of Life"; 10:15 Health Benefits; 11:00 Mesquite in the Kitchen.  Fun for all ages.

    Free

  • Butterfly Metamorphosis 4A Trail Volunteering

    Passage 11E, near the Santa Catalinas Tucson

    Please join the ATA on  April 19 on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on brushing and treadwork. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 the1970s 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 mile, [...]

  • Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited

    Blue Point Recreation Area Fort McDowell, AZ, United States

    Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]

  • Camp Cooper on Tumamoc Hill

    Tumamoc Hill 1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ

    Celebrate Earth Day early with Camp Cooper on Tumamoc Hill! Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 9am-12pm. Free activities, prizes, interactive walk, and more!

    Free

  • Carefree Earth Day Celebration

    Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 101 Easy St, Carefree

    This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities and educational opportunities to celebrate our planet and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re interested in live animal encounters, interactive games, sustainability tips, or simply soaking in the beauty of the gardens, there will be something for everyone!

  • Walnut Canyon Connections Trail Maintenance

    Passage 31, Walnut Canyon Flagstaff, United States

    Walnut Canyon Connections Join us to do some trail maintenance on Passage 31 near Walnut Canyon. Here are the details: We’ll hike < 1mile & cover both connectors with tools & take care of some brushing, tread work, & drains. We might go further if there’s time. This section of trail winds through junipers, pine [...]

  • Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

    Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

    Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

    Free

  • Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays

    Biking in the White Mountains
    Fire Escape East Lane

    Bikes need to be in condition and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Our rides are social, not competitive, with distances determined by the leader and depending on who shows up. If you are not yet on the mountain bike list, please send an email to Suzanne Milligan at suzanne.milligan@yahoo.com.

  • Earth Day

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with crafts, activities, and programming for youth and adults, meditations and sound baths, live music, and more. For a full schedule visit TucsonBotanical.org.

    Included in Gardens Admission

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