Wildflower Walk
Take a refreshing morning stroll through the gardens with our friendly Arboretum staff! Discover blooming paths, hidden gems, and the simple joy of being outdoors. Come reconnect with nature, one step at a time.
Take a refreshing morning stroll through the gardens with our friendly Arboretum staff! Discover blooming paths, hidden gems, and the simple joy of being outdoors. Come reconnect with nature, one step at a time.
3 days of covering basic fundamentals of hunting topics include: hunter ethics, glassing, tracking, field dressing, GPS, map reading, camping, meat processing, wild game cooking, shotgun shooting, rifleshooting skills, and general ins and outs of hunting in AZ. *Limited to 35 people.
Fence Project July 25-27th Apache Maid which is near Stoneman Lake in unit 6A we'll be building a logworm fence. Come join us for the weekend! Arizona Elk Society does amazing work in the forest whether it be building a fence, fixing a water catchment, clearing trees or reworking the land. Our goal is to [...]
Discover the mysterious world of scorpions and other nocturnal desert creatures on this guided night hike. Learn how these often-feared animals play a vital role in the ecosystem and even glow in the dark! This after-hours program aims to change perceptions through education, observation, and discovery. additional info: Space is limited, and reservations for this [...]
Enjoy a walk on East Hereford Road over the San Pedro River. Starting at the Hereford Bridge Trailhead, enjoy the scenery of the riparian forest, the river and the dozens of bird species. The walk starts at 6:45 a.m. and continues for three miles on a trip that lasts from 2 to 3 hours.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is hosting its 22nd annual High Country Hummingbird Festival on Saturday, July 26, at the Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area near Springerville/Eagar. The free, family-friendly festival runs from 8 a.m. until noon. The event will feature: More hummingbird feeders, which means more photo opportunities. Plant displays that attract [...]
Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class in Phoenix. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, to understand the legal responsibilities [...]
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 [...]
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the Conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
Explore the beauty of Rogers Lake County Natural Area, just outside Flagstaff, with the Arizona Wildlife Federation! This special place features a variety of habitats: wetlands, grasslands, Ponderosa pine, and Gambel oak. This mosaic supports a rich diversity of wildlife and native plants. While Rogers Lake, which is an ephemeral lake, often dries in late [...]
Come to the park to get your groove on! During May to August, we’ll be having a band play down on the beach. Bring your camping chair and enjoy live music next to the campfires.
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. [...]
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 [...]
The San Pedro River is a haven for over 250 species of migratory and breeding birds that are either passing through or making nests for the Spring. This spot hosts weekly bird walks and watches. Bring binoculars, water and other tools to last several hours.
Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Let’s take a nice monsoon morning walk near Catalina State Park! Join Kate and Jessica in surveying the condition of the wildlife funnel fence along Oracle Rd near the wildlife crossings. Requires walking 1-4 miles on flat terrain—high-visibility safety gear required and provided. We will look for and record any breaks or damage to the [...]
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with [...]
Join us every Thursday for nature-based science and art activities at the Nature Center! For elementary kids aged 6-11. Parent or Guardian must attend.
Fence Project August 1-3 Apache Maid which is near Stoneman Lake in unit 6A we'll be building a logworm fence. Come join us for the weekend! Arizona Elk Society does amazing work in the forest whether it be building a fence, fixing a water catchment, clearing trees or reworking the land. Our goal is to [...]
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
Adult focused, for beginners to learn about predator calling, hunting, history of predator and furbearers and other outdoor skill activities. Great centralized campsite, food provided, open tent and truck camping. • Contact: Gail Bosgieter, cbgb1072@cox.net,
Join us for the first Birds on the Patio event at Oracle State Park! Stop by the patio at the historic Kannally Ranch House to chat with a knowledgeable volunteer about using the Merlin Bird ID App, recent bird sightings, park information, and pick up a free bird ID pamphlet. Enjoy watching dozens of bird [...]
Join our Friends of the San Pedro River docents as they guide you along the San Pedro River, 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 living and non-living components [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Unearth the secrets of how rocks shape the world around us! Explore rock samples, piece together the story of geologic history, + more with hands-on experiences and activities for all ages. No registration required—just come ready to explore and have fun!
Please join us for a talk by Dr. Deni Seymour, the premiere archaeologist of the protohistoric era in the southern portion of the Southwest. Her recent fieldwork has resulted in the identification of Coronado expedition campsites, battlefields, and a villa near Nogales, dating from 1539 - 1542. The knowledge gained provides new insight into the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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