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  • 🐦 Explore Nature on a Riparian Bird Walk at Sycamore Creek!

    Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

    Join us for a peaceful morning along the Upper Beeline Highway’s Sycamore Creek, where the gentle sounds of flowing water and rustling leaves set the stage for a memorable bird-watching adventure. Led by expert birder Anne Leight, this guided walk will take you through scenic stretches of sycamore and willow trees, prime habitat for a [...]

  • Unit 36A, 36B & 36C Youth Deer Hunt Camp

    Buenos Aires Com Tower Deer Camp BA NWR Road 227 and Arivaca Sasabee Road, Arivaca, AZ, United States

    The AZSCI Jr. Deer Camp is youth deer tag holder in units 36A, 36B and 36C. All those who attend the camp must register. This includes parents, siblings, grandparents etc. Be sure to sight-in and practice shooting your rifle. Javelina companion tag available from AZGFD. The large group campsite provides for dry camping for tents [...]

  • 🗺️ Explore History: The 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition

    The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, Scottsdale

    Join Dr. Aaron Wright for a captivating lecture commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Anza Expedition of 1775. Dive into the fascinating history of the trails and settlements that shaped the journeys of Spanish explorers and the communities of indigenous peoples they encountered. This talk will explore the interactions, challenges, and lasting impacts of the [...]

  • 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

  • Unit 41 Yuma Youth Small Game Camp

    Palomas-Harquahala

    Youth ages 8-16 wanting to learn to hunt small game, quail, and rabbits with experienced mentors. Outdoor activities are available at base camp. Meals are provided Friday evening through Sunday morning.

  • 🎯 Youth Predator & Small Game Hunting Camp – Learn, Hunt, and Explore the Outdoors! 🏕️

    Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd. Congress,

    Ready to take your first steps into the world of hunting? Join us at this hands-on youth hunting camp, designed to teach the basics of predator hunting and more! 🔹 What You’ll Learn: Predator hunting fundamentals – calling, stands, and tracking Small game hunting for rabbits and desert quail Outdoor and survival skills Mentorship from [...]

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Join Walk to Grand Central Mill

    Enjoy Bird Walks at San Pedro River
    Fairbank Historic Townsite 2293 N Old Fairbank Rd, Huachuca City, AZ, United States

    Tour the Grand Central Mill, the site of the Tombstone silver mining boom. This is a three-mile walk and exploration of the townsite. To learn more, call (520) 508-4445 or email mailto:fspr@sanpedroriver.org.

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Nature Play

    Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

    Discover Nature Play at the Children’s Garden Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday,  bring your kids to explore, play, and learn using nature-based activities.

  • Take Walk at San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Learn about the San Pedro House, a historic ranch house from the 1930s, and the Foster family. There is a tour of the house and less than half a mile of walking on trails. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 🌵 Discover the Desert: Explore the Wonders of the Sonoran!

    Wickenberg Public Library 164 E. Apache St, Wickenberg

    Step into the wild beauty of the Sonoran Desert and uncover its incredible secrets! From towering saguaro cacti to elusive desert dwellers, this event will introduce you to the unique plants and animals that thrive in Arizona’s sun-baked landscape. Learn essential desert safety tips, discover how to navigate the terrain like a pro, and gain [...]

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Starry Desert Nights

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th St, Scottsdale, United States

    Join us for an extraordinary evening under the desert sky at the Sonoran Speaker Series: Starry Desert Nights on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM at the Holland Center. Jenny Hall from Paradise Valley Community College will take you on a fascinating journey through the science of stars, unraveling the mysteries of our universe in [...]

    Free

  • 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.

  • 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 [...]

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 [...]

  • Biking in the White Mountains – Thursdays

    Biking in the White Mountains
    FR 185 and FS 283

    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.

  • 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 [...]

  • 🌵🥾 Discover Sonoran Desert Wildlife on a Guided Nature Hike 🥾🌵

    Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert – Guided Hike
    Lost Dutchman State Park 3415 N Apache Trl, Apache Junction, AZ, United States

    Join Arizona State Park Volunteer Lisa for a scenic, guided one-hour hike through the Sonoran Desert, where you’ll explore the plants and animals that call this remarkable landscape home. Covering approximately one mile on an easy out-and-back trail, this walk offers a relaxed pace with gentle elevation changes and a bit of loose terrain—perfect for [...]

    Free

  • 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

  • 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 [...]

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