🦉🌿 Wildlife Extravaganza at Tumamoc Hill! 🌿🦉 Get ready for our first-ever Wildlife Extravaganza at the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of the Hill)! Meet local wildlife experts, explore interactive exhibits, and get your animal questions answered up close and personal! 🐍🦅🐾 🎁 Tons of Giveaways🎨 Kids’ Activities & Games🌟 Fun for the whole family 📍 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The meeting will introduce volunteers to the invasive plants of DVPP, how to identify them, and properly remove them. Responsibilities Participate in hands-on training to learn the identification and removal of invasive plants. Assist in ongoing removal efforts to help restore and protect the natural habitat. Work collaboratively with fellow volunteers and DVPP staff. Qualifications [...]
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. [...]
🦉 Start your morning with a birding adventure on the Jail Trail! Join us for a scenic walk along the Verde River, keeping your eyes peeled for owls, hawks, and a variety of local birds. This one-mile trail is perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels and a great way to enjoy nature while getting [...]
Dive into the world of fly fishing craftsmanship at our interactive Fly Tying Workshop & Demonstration. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned angler, you’ll gain hands-on experience, expert tips, and techniques that will take your fishing skills to the next level! 📅 Three workshop dates this September – choose the one that fits [...]
Join us for an interactive Fly Tying Workshop & Demonstration this September and discover the art of creating your own flies. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned angler, these hands-on sessions are packed with tips, techniques, and expert guidance to help you cast like a pro! 📅 Three dates available in September – pick [...]
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 [...]
This fall, flocks of brilliant hummingbirds make their awe-inspiring journey to wintering grounds—and you can see them up close along the scenic San Pedro River! 🐦💨 The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory will be on-site to carefully capture, study, and release these tiny travelers, giving you a unique chance to observe conservation science in action. 🌎💚 [...]
This fall, flocks of brilliant hummingbirds make their awe-inspiring journey to wintering grounds—and you can see them up close along the scenic San Pedro River! 🐦💨 The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory will be on-site to carefully capture, study, and release these tiny travelers, giving you a unique chance to observe conservation science in action. 🌎💚 [...]
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.
Join us for nature-themed stories, songs, puppets and sensory activities! Kids of all ages are welcome, but is geared toward 2-7 year olds. Garden Story Time will be held rain or shine, hot or cold – location is based on conditions. Check on arrival at the Gardens. Included in Gardens admission.
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.
🦜 Think you know your birds? Put your knowledge to the test! Join us for a fun and interactive trivia night featuring questions about the Pinyon Jay and a variety of other birds—vulnerable, endangered, and non-endangered alike. Test your skills while learning about bird conservation, spotting interesting facts, and even enjoying some pop culture twists [...]
Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 21. Mentors, deer hunting tips and instruction, assistance, biology and habits, game processing, food and drawings. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. • Information: Contact: Terry, 623-696-5579,
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.
For youth hunters drawn for Units 17B, 19A, 19B and 20A. Centralized campsite, mentors, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, and game processing. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.
Take a dive into the natural history and modern biology of an iconic species, Ursus americanus, the black bear. These bears are opportunistic feeders and have complex and interesting lives. Spend an evening learning about this incredible critter with wildlife biologists Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
The class is 2 hours long. During the 2 hours you will learn the following 1. Range Safety 2. Eye Dominance 3. Basic Archery Form-Coaches will adjust form for improvement. 4. Types of Target Archery Equipment 5. Basic Scoring You will learn on either a Genesis constrant draw compound bow or an Recurve Barebow. [...]
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 [...]
A fun night of fishing in the moonlight the whole family can enjoy. There will be music, glow sticks, shaved ice, face painting, and much more. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all events, unless otherwise stated. Anyone 10-17 years old can purchase a youth combo license for only $5. Anyone 18 years [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
🍁 Kick off the fall season with a creative and hands-on fishing experience! Join us for a series of fly tying workshops every week in October, where you’ll learn to craft five different fly patterns alongside fellow fishing enthusiasts. 🎣 Whether you’re brand-new to fly fishing or a seasoned angler, our trainers will guide you [...]
🍂 Looking for something fun to do with your family this Fall Break? Head to the Phoenix Zoo for a day filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories! From story time to bubbles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what’s happening: 📖 8:30–9:00 a.m. – Member-Exclusive Story Time at Critter Corner (Snuggle in for [...]
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.
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 [...]
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