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  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Join Field Trip to Christopher Creek

    Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

    Join Kathe Anderson and other participants to travel to Christopher Creek, a hotspot for bird watching. Look for many species of migratory birds and woodpeckers around the creek. The walks are short, and participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and apply their birding skills.

  • 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.

  • Learn About Birds and Butterflies at Monarch Garden

    The Monarch Waystation garden 1600 N. Page Springs Rd., Cornville

    Learn about the ecology and ecosystems of birds and butterflies in a garden-based lecture. Also learn tips and tricks on creating the ideal habitat for both species. Bring a chair, if you want, to sit in the garden and tools to take notes.

  • Venomous Reptiles of Tumamoc Hill

    Venomous Reptiles of Tumamoc Hill
    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located at the Boathouse at the base of Tumamoc Hill. Free and open to all.

    Free

  • RECREATIONAL AREA CLEANUPS

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

    Come join us to 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 [...]

    Free

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Habitat Project | Rock Rolling Vegetation Removal

    Silver Creek Hatchery 8800 Hatchery Rd, Show Low, United States

    Silver Creek trout habitat has been severely impacted by flooding over the last several years. This project consists of manual and mechanical removal of aquatic vegetation to improve stream flow and angler access. AZTU will be joining with the White Mountain Fly Fishers Club and others to do a stream restoration project on Silver Creek, [...]

  • 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

  • Fishing Day at Silverbell Lake

    Silverbell Lake 2955 W Calle Agua Nueva, Tucson, United States

    Come out and enjoy Arizona Free Fishing Day 2025 with the Arizona Chapter of SCI. We will have fishing equipment and volunteers helping teach fishing techniques. This event is for all skill levels so please come out and say hello! We will provide lunch at Ramada #4. If you have any questions please visit www.azsci.com or email info@azsci.com.

  • 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 [...]

  • Walk Along the San Pedro River

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Take a scenic, two-hour walk along the San Pedro River. View many species of birds and small mammals that inhabit the river's ecosystem.

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Walk Along the San Pedro River

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Take a bird walk along the San Pedro River, a major symbol of the American Southwest. The walk lasts for two to three hours and is best suited for bird and wildlife watching.

  • 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: [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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.

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