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  • 🐗🏹 Units 31 & 32 – Mentored Youth General Javelina Hunting Camp with Into the Wild Outdoors (IWO)

    Stockon Pass 32 34’37N, 109 50’ 56”W Fort Grant,

    Are you a new hunter with a general javelina tag? Bring your family and join us for an immersive, mentored hunting camp designed to teach essential hunting skills, safety, and outdoor ethics in a supportive and hands-on environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Mentorship from experienced hunters for beginners and first-time javelina hunters Instruction on:• Glassing and [...]

    FREE

  • 🌵✨ An Evening at the Cactus Hotel — Movie Night Under the Desert Stars ✨🌵

    Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 101 Easy St, Carefree

    Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a magical outdoor screening of Cactus Hotel, set beneath the wide-open skies of the Sonoran Desert. Inspired by the beloved children’s book Welcome to the Cactus Hotel, this charming film brings to life one towering saguaro cactus and the bustling community of desert creatures who call it home. From [...]

    $25

  • 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 [...]

  • New to hunting? Join us for a Beginner-Friendly Javelina Hunt!

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    Interested in getting started with javelina hunting but not sure where to begin? This guided group hunt is designed especially for beginner and novice hunters who want to learn in a supportive, faith-based environment. 🐗 New to firearms? No problem—rifle shooting practice at a range can be arranged ahead of time to help new shooters [...]

  • 🌿 Science & Art in the Desert: Plant Clay Printmaking 🎨

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Join us for a fun, family-friendly event that blends science and creativity! Kick things off with a quick, kid-friendly science presentation led by Alex La Pierre of Borderlands, where children will learn about the fascinating plants that thrive in our desert landscape. Discover how native plants grow, adapt, and support life in the Sonoran Desert. [...]

  • Tumamoc Hill Youth Program

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! This free monthly program invites youth and families to explore the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert through hands-on learning, creativity, and fun. Each month features a new theme, guest speaker, and art activity, making every session a fresh experience. 🌵 Theme: Ethnobotany of the [...]

    Free

  • Restoration at the PVCC Arizona Restoration Center

    Restoration at the PVCC Arizona Restoration Center
    Paradise Valley Community College 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Help out with community nature restoration and gardening at the ARC at Paradise Valley Community College! We will be removing invasive plants, planting native plants and seeds, improving paths, creating habitat, and more! Our tasks and their difficulty are highly flexible, and we will teach you how to do everything! We will provide water refills, [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Payson Flycasters club meeting

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    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 [...]

  • Tres Rios Nature Festival – City of Avondale

    Baseline & Meridian Wildlife Area S. Avondale Blvd, Tolleson, AZ, United States

    Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Arizona's beautiful spring season. The festival highlights the ways humans make connections with our [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Arizona’s Wild Past: From Ancient Seas to Desert Sands

    The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, Scottsdale

    Did you know Arizona was once covered by oceans, rocked by volcanoes, and reshaped again and again over nearly 2 billion years? Join Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University for a fascinating, story-driven journey through the forces that built the landscapes we love today. With stunning visuals and easy-to-follow storytelling, you’ll travel through deep [...]

    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.

  • 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

  • Tumamoc Talks: Stinknet Stay Away!

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to a public lecture in its ongoing series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks are free and open to the public and highlight current research and timely environmental issues affecting our region. 🗓 Wednesday, March 4th🕠 5:30 PM 🎤 Stinknet [...]

    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 [...]

  • Plant Stravaganza on Tumamoc Hill

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Get ready to dig in and celebrate all things plants at Plant Stravaganza, a free, family-friendly community event held at the base of beautiful Tumamoc Hill! Meet local plant organizations, connect with plant experts, and learn more about the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert—and beyond. What’s Happening Stop by the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse to [...]

    Free

  • Family Outdoor Fest

    Cactus Park 3801 W. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, United States

    Come on out to Cactus Park for a family outdoor skills festival! It's FREE! The Outdoor Fest is for kids of all ages. We will be teaching some basic outdoor skills such as pitching a tent, animal track identification, using a compass, archery and a host of other activities. Play some fun games and learn [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Biking in the White Mountains – Tuesdays

    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.

  • 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 [...]

  • Venom as Medicine: Nature’s Toxins and the Future of Healing

    Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Modern medical science has achieved remarkable breakthroughs—from organ transplants to gene therapy—but some of the most promising innovations are coming from an unexpected source: venom. In this fascinating talk led by Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University, we’ll explore how compounds that evolved to harm can be harnessed to heal. Discover how venom from [...]

    Free

  • 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 [...]

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