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  • 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

  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival 2025

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

    Join us in 2025 as we learn about birds in art and their creative influence. Our Keynote Speaker this year is Julie Zickefoose and our featured bird is the Anna’s hummingbird by artist Walt Anderson. You can also read up more on Walt by going to his conservation artist website and his Facebook page. Here [...]

  • Hear the Truth About Wolves and Coyotes

    Online AZ, United States

    Many of Arizona's residents do not know much about wolves and coyotes in their home state. Wolf populations, including Mexican Gray Wolves, have been recovered after years of wildlife efforts. Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne from the Arizona Game and Fish Department plan to discuss this recovery of wolves and coyotes in Arizona.

    $10

  • Phoenix Nature Challenge

    Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! April 25-28, the Greater Phoenix Area will participate in the 2025 City Nature Challenge. This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as possible, using iNaturalist.  This is the 5th year the Greater Phoenix Area will be part of the [...]

  • Usery Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal

    VO – Usery – Invasive Species Removal
    Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal

    Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
    Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N Lava Ln, 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 [...]

  • Becoming an Outdoors- Woman Workshop – AWF

    Prescott, Friendly Pines Camp

    For adult women 18+, any fitness level, no experience required. A supportive environment for learning, making friends, and fun. Sessions include plant ID, fishing, camping, navigation, rappelling, geocaching, Dutch-oven cooking, and shooting.

  • 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 [...]

  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park Native Seed Harvest

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage, and how to harvest and clean native seeds in a sustainable way within the desert ecosystems of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to harvest native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability [...]

  • Recreational Area Cleanups

    BLM Box Canyon trailhead Rincon Rd., Wickenburg, United States

    Come help keep our trails clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding is required, [...]

    Free

  • Hook a Kid on Fishing – City of Glendale

    Bonsall Park 5821 W Bethany Home Rd., Glendale, AZ, United States

    City of Glendale Parks and Recreation would like to "LURE" you into getting "hooked" on fishing with a great morning outdoors! All ages are welcome to attend this Free event. - Family activities Prize Drawings Refreshments will be available while supplies last Loaner Poles will be available from Arizona Game and Fish Department Fishing Licenses [...]

  • Watershed Mngmt Group Living Lab Tour

    WMG Living Lab & Learning Center 1137 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson, United States

    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 [...]

  • Rio Community Festival

    Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

    Join us for a free community festival celebrating sustainable food, beer, music, and our shared connections to wildlife! Early bird program begins at 8 a.m. Guided bird walks Volunteer project Farmers market Audubon family workshop Main activities begin at 2 p.m. Live music, beer and food Nature activity booths Guided bird walks Live animal workshops [...]

  • Trail Skills Institute Module 6 April 26-27, 2025

    Santa Rita Foothills , United States

    Are you interested in learning more about properly monitoring, maintaining and constructing trails? Are you a steward of the Arizona Trail or are interested in helping out with trail projects? Do you like to get your hands dirty while learning valuable skills at the same time? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, [...]

  • History Walk Millville and Petroglyph Trail

    Millville and Petroglyph Discovery Trail Huachuca City, AZ, United States

    Walk this trail with FSPR docent Richard Bauer to visit Millville, location of two historic silver mills, and an adjacent Indian petroglyph site. The tour will focus on the history of mining and the mills which were active during the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a 2mile walk on an uneven dirt and gravel [...]

  • 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.

  • Payson Flycasters club meeting

    TBD

    Come visit us! We learn from guest presenters various facets of Fly Fishing and Conservation. Past presenters have included the AZ Fish & Game Commissioner, Hatchery Managers, and Fly fishing entrepreneurs. We also plan and report on fishing trips that we take individually and as an organization. Additionally each Tuesday we meet at Tiny’s for [...]

  • Family Workshop: Survival in the Southwest

    Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

    Join us for a hands-on family workshop exploring the incredible ways plants and animals survive in the harsh conditions of the Sonoran Desert! Discover the unique adaptations that help wildlife thrive, from nocturnal habits to water-saving strategies. Through interactive activities and engaging crafts, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of desert life. Perfect [...]

  • Family Nature Day 2025

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

    Get ready for a day of adventure, discovery, and fun in nature at Family Nature Day! Whether you’re a birding enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply looking for an exciting outdoor activity for the whole family, this event is for you. Enjoy hands-on activities, live animal exhibits, nature walks, and interactive demonstrations that will connect [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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. [...]

  • Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

    Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

    Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. What should the volunteers bring? – Water, salty snacks and fruit (oranges are best for hot weather), hat, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes/boots made for uneven surfaces, sunglasses, and work gloves. [...]

  • Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

    Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United States

    Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]

  • Self-Guided Heritage Bird Walk

    Self-Guided Heritage Bird Walk
    Black Canyon Heritage Park 33898 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Black Canyon City, AZ, United States

    Discover the Birds of Black Canyon Heritage Park! Pick up a birding journal at the park office, featuring some of the most notable birds you might encounter. As you explore, look for bird tags placed throughout the park—each one represents a different species. Simply scan the QR code with your smartphone to learn fascinating facts [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • STEM Speaker: Preserving Arizona’s Unique Desert Landscapes

    Scottsdale Community College 9000 E. Chapparal Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Vicki Preston, President and CEO of Desert Foothills Land Trust, as she shares her passion for protecting one of North America's most unique and fragile ecosystems. Discover how Arizona's land management shapes conservation efforts, learn about private land preservation strategies, and explore ways to protect this irreplaceable ecosystem. [...]

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