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  • 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

  • East Valley Astronomy Club Meeting

    East Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
    Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Meetings are held via Zoom and In Person. A typical meeting begins with introductions and a brief discussion of [...]

  • 🐸 Hop Into Science and Art with Reptiles & Amphibians! 🦎

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Get ready to leap into learning! Join us for an exciting, kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. From slithering snakes to hopping frogs, children will discover fun facts about these incredible creatures and the important roles they play in their ecosystems. After the presentation, the adventure continues with [...]

  • Adventure Awaits: Orienteering Weekend in Petrified Forest National Park

    Go on Rogaines in Petrified Forest
    Petrified Forest National Park Visitor Center 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest, AZ, United States

    🗺️ Join us for a thrilling orienteering adventure at Petrified Forest National Park! Challenge yourself and your team in four-hour rogaines over two action-packed days, navigating through one of the Southwest’s most stunning natural landscapes. Test your map reading, route planning, and teamwork while enjoying the scenic beauty around every turn. 🏅 Celebrate your achievements [...]

    $30

  • Adventure Awaits: Orienteering Weekend in Petrified Forest National Park

    Go on Rogaines in Petrified Forest
    Petrified Forest National Park Visitor Center 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest, AZ, United States

    🌄 Adventure awaits at Petrified Forest National Park! Spend two action-filled days exploring the park’s stunning landscapes while testing your orienteering skills in four-hour rogaines. Whether you’re a seasoned navigator or new to the sport, these events are a fun way to challenge yourself, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow adventurers. 🥇 Top performers [...]

    $30

  • Autumn Birdwatching Adventure at Higley Ponds

    Higley Pond

    🍂 Join us this October for a fall bird walk at Higley Ponds! Discover the beauty of migrating waterfowl as they gather in large numbers during the season. Whether you’re an experienced birder or just curious, this walk is a perfect opportunity to enjoy nature and sharpen your birdwatching skills. 📍 Location: Higley Ponds📝 Registration: [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Discover the Desert: Beginner Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve

    38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

    Join the Desert Foothills Land Trust for a friendly, beginner-focused hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (located at Desert Foothills Library)! This easy one-mile walk is perfect for newcomers, offering a chance to explore the beauty of our local desert, native plants, and wildlife while learning basic hiking tips. 🥾🌞 Details: Meeting [...]

  • Weekly Bird Watch at San Pedro House

    Weekly Bird Watch at San Pedro House
    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    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.

  • October Bird Walks: Spot Over 100 Migrating Species!

    Take October Walk at San Pedro River
    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Join us for monthly bird walks this October along the beautiful San Pedro River! With over 100 species of birds migrating through the area for winter, it’s the perfect time to spot owls, hawks, songbirds, and more. These long morning walks are ideal for bird enthusiasts of all levels—whether you’re a seasoned birder or just [...]

  • October Bird Walks: Spot Over 100 Migrating Species!

    Take October Walk at San Pedro River
    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    🌿 Experience the Fall Bird Migration at San Pedro River This October, come explore the San Pedro River on our monthly bird walks! Witness the incredible migration as more than 100 bird species pass through the area on their way to winter homes. Enjoy a leisurely morning stroll while spotting owls, hawks, and a variety [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Reel in the Experience: Fishing at Crystal Gardens

    Crystal Garden Avondale 1820 N 107th Ave, Avondale, AZ, United States

    Escape the everyday and cast your line into adventure at Crystal Gardens, one of the region’s premier urban fisheries. Spend the day surrounded by sparkling waters and abundant fish populations perfect for warmwater fishing. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just getting started, Crystal Gardens offers the ideal setting to sharpen your skills, relax in [...]

  • Garden Story Time

    Garden Story Time
    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    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.

    Included in Garden Admission

  • 📸❄️ Around the World Through the Lens: A Polar Adventure with Cindy Miller Hopkins ❄️📸

    Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona

    Embark on an unforgettable photographic journey to the planet’s most remote corners with full-time travel and wildlife photographer Cindy Miller Hopkins. From the icy expanses of Antarctica to the geographic North Pole, Cindy’s passion for the polar regions shines through—especially when it comes to her favorite residents: penguins and polar bears! 🐧🐻‍❄️ During this casual [...]

  • Antarctica & the North Pole Through the Lens of Cindy Miller Hopkins

    Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona

    📸 Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Cindy Miller Hopkins for an unforgettable journey to the Earth’s polar regions! In this captivating talk, Cindy will share her experiences traveling to Antarctica and the North Pole, revealing the challenges and rewards of photographing wildlife in these remote, icy landscapes. Learn about the unique species she encounters, the techniques [...]

  • Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!

    Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
    Petrified Forest National Park Visitor Center 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest, AZ, United States

    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 [...]

  • Bridging Biomes

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

    Join a ranger for a leisurely, one-mile (mostly paved) walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. Explore the unique mix of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge, home to a remarkable variety of bird species we’ll be on the lookout for. Note: this is an event scheduled [...]

  • Birds and Brew Coffee Break

    Birds and Brew Coffee Break
    Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Join us for our monthly birding and social event at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. Desert Rivers launched the Birds & Brew Coffee Break to help you make new friends while learning about our wide variety of birds. First we visit Gilbert Riparian Preserve about an hour after sunrise. We meet at the entrance to [...]

  • Raptor Show – White Mountains

    Raptor Show – White Mountains
    White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Cast Like a Pro: Monthly Fly Casting Workshop

    Roadrunner Park, 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA 2401 E Cactus Rd, United States

    🎣 Ready to master the art of fly casting? Whether you’re brand-new to the sport or looking to fine-tune your technique, our FFI-certified instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. 👉 Bring along your own gear—a 5- or 6-weight, 9-foot fly rod with floating line and a 0X or 3X 7 [...]

  • Walk Through History: Murray Springs Clovis Site Tour

    Murray Springs Clovis Site 1700 S Moson Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    🚶‍♂️ Step Back in Time at the Murray Springs Clovis Site! Take a short less-than-a-mile walk along the San Pedro River and discover the fascinating history of the Murray Springs Clovis Site. This is where ancient peoples once hunted prehistoric mammoths and bison, leaving behind a remarkable archaeological legacy. Learn about the site’s significance and [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Boo & Bobbers – Peoria Park Rangers

    Rio Vista Park 8866 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria

    Join us for an evening of fishing fun under the stars! In this hands-on clinic, young anglers will learn the basics of fishing at night, with a special focus on how to catch catfish. Instructors will cover bait selection, safe nighttime fishing techniques, and casting tips tailored for success after dark. Ages 5-17 only A [...]

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