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  • Cibola Fishing Event – Friends of Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

    Cibola National Wildlife Refuge 66600 Cibola Lake Rd, Cibola, AZ, United States

    Come Join us for a family friendly fishing event at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge! Participants will catch, clean, and cook their catch with assistance from volunteers.

  • Take Your Morning Walk to Clanton Ranch

    Escapule Trailhead 3001 Escapule Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Take a walk to Clanton Ranch, a historic site of outlaws, cowboys and cattle rustlers. This ranch is a small part of Western outlaw history in Arizona and the U.S. The walk is 1.5 to 2 miles of uneven gravel and dirt with a slight uphill walk near the end. Call a representative at (520) [...]

  • Payson Wildlife Fair

    Green Valley Park, 1000 West Country Club Drive, Payson, AZ 85541, United States

    Whether it’s catching a rainbow trout, taking aim with a bow and arrow, or getting up close and personal with live critters, the family-friendly Payson Wildlife Fair will be offering a variety of outdoor fun Saturday, May 3, at Green Valley Park in Payson, Ariz. The annual event is a cooperative effort between the Arizona [...]

  • 3rd Annual Kids Fishing Event – Arizona Fishing Outkast

    Paloma Park 29799 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Peoria, AZ, United States

    Kid’s Fishing event for the Arizona Fishing Outkast Check, us out on our Facebook page Arizona Fishing Outkast. We will be fishing for Catfish - We will have a huge raffle for FREE, Biggest fish & Smallest fish prize. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required for all who are fishing. To purchase a license [...]

  • Romero Site Interpretive Hike

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

    Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note:  This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms [...]

  • Carefree Under the Stars

    Our Lady of Joy Church 36811 N Pima Rd, Carefree

    Join us for Carefree Under the Stars—a stargazing event in partnership with the Focus Astronomy Outreach organization. On Monday, May 5 from 8 - 10 p.m. in the Our Lady of Joy parking lot experience the wonders of the night sky through telescopes in this fun, hands-on evening under the stars. Bring your own chairs, [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Meet the Snakes

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

    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

  • 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

  • Public Star Party

    Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

  • East Valley Astronomy Club Public Star Party

    Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

  • Upcoming Trail Workdays

    TBD

    Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd Saturday of the month as a trail workday. Contact yavapai.trails@gmail.com to sign up Look for an email just before each scheduled workday to remind you to RSVP and announce the location. Thank you for all your volunteer hours. *If you have [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Compost Awareness Week Pop-up (3 30min sessions)

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

    Tucson Botanical Gardens and co-host Tank’s Green Stuff are holding a Compost Awareness Week Pop-up on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30am - 10:30am! Tank’s will be teaching compost classes at 9:00am, 9:30am, and 10:00am in the Gardens’ compost demonstration area. Desert Compostables, UA Compost Cats, AZ Composting Council, and Inch by Inch Worm Castings will [...]

    Included in Gardens Admission

  • Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting

    Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting
    Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

    Join the monthly Fly Fishing Social Event night. There is always a great speaker and raffle, with all donations going to support the Community outreach partners, from Veterans to Youth activities.

  • Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting

    ​2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1100 Tempe, AZ 85281​

    Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome! Join us for dinner and conversation around sailing. Learn all about what our club has to offer. We schedule interesting speakers every meeting! AYC Mission Statement: The Arizona Yacht Club is the largest sailing organization in Arizona, enriching our community by promoting the sport of sailing through [...]

  • May Bird Walk on San Pedro River

    March Nature Walk on San Pedro River
    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Along the San Pedro River, there are 100 to 250 migratory and wintering bird species to look for. The bird walk lasts for 2 to 3 hours on terrain that varies from easy to difficult. No dogs are allowed, but bird watchers can bring binoculars. Call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.

  • Desert FlyCasters Club

    Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 B.P.O.E. 1775 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, United States

    Welcome to Desert Fly Casters 'Trout Bums Wanted' Our monthly meetings start with some social time to visit at 6:30 and at 7;00 we call to order and enjoy a speaker on different fishing related topics. Come join the fun, be come a member and enjoy our club outings!   Our Mission Education & Skills: [...]

  • Leonard Canyon Fence Build

    We will be finishing up a continuous rail fence build in Leonard Canyon on the Mogollon Rim that we started last fall. We camp all weekend and feed you from Friday supper through Sunday breakfast. Multiple jobs including cook help, general help, fence building help, etc. To volunteer, please email russj@arizonaelksociety.org

  • 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

  • Youth Fishing Event – Southwest Wildlife Foundation

    West Wetlands Pond 1300 W. Water St, Yuma, United States

    Southwest Wildlife Foundation (SWF) sponsored event for youth ages 5-15. SWF is providing all necessary equipment (poles, bait, etc.) Ramada #32 at the pond. Come out and enjoy a day of fishing on us. Youth must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all events. Anyone [...]

  • 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

  • Family Workshop: All About Bird Nests

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

    Join us for a fun and educational family workshop where we learn how birds create nests of various sizes and shapes! Discover the strategies birds use to build nests that withstand rough weather and protect them from predators. We will also create our own nests using sticks and other materials we find in the garden, ensuring [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Biking in the White Mountains – Tuesdays

    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.

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