Chandler Nature Center Tour
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.
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Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA
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East Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United StatesThe 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 [...]
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New to hunting? Join us for a Beginner-Friendly Javelina Hunt!
TBDInterested 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 [...]
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🌿 Science & Art in the Desert: Plant Clay Printmaking 🎨
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United StatesJoin 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. [...]
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Tumamoc Hill Youth Program
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
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Restoration at the PVCC Arizona Restoration Center
Paradise Valley Community College 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHelp 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, [...]
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Birds and Brew Coffee Break
Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
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Watershed Mngmt Group Living Lab Tour
WMG Living Lab & Learning Center 1137 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson, United StatesWMG’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 [...]
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Payson Flycasters club meeting
TBDCome 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 [...]
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Tres Rios Nature Festival – City of Avondale
Baseline & Meridian Wildlife Area S. Avondale Blvd, Tolleson, AZ, United StatesNature 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 [...]
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Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
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Arizona’s Wild Past: From Ancient Seas to Desert Sands
The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, ScottsdaleDid 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 [...]
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Meet the Snakes
Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAGet 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.
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Tumamoc Talks: Stinknet Stay Away!
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United StatesThe 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 [...]
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Plant Stravaganza on Tumamoc Hill
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United StatesGet 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 [...]
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Family Outdoor Fest
Cactus Park 3801 W. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, United StatesCome 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 [...]
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Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
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Venom as Medicine: Nature’s Toxins and the Future of Healing
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesModern 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 [...]
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Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting
Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USAJoin 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.
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Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1100 Tempe, AZ 85281Interested 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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Weekly Bird Watch at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesThe 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.
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Wednesday 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 [...]
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2nd Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesBird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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Garden Story Time
Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin 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.
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Tumamoc Author Series: Theresa Crimmins
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United StatesBook Presentation – Free Event🗓 Wednesday, March 11, 2026🕕 6:00 PM📍 Tumamoc Hill Boathouse1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ👉RSVP HERE What can the seasonal rhythms of plants and animals reveal about the health of our planet—and our own well-being? Join Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA National Phenology Network and Associate Professor at the University [...]
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Desert FlyCasters Club
Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 B.P.O.E. 1775 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, United StatesWelcome to Desert Fly Casters 'Trout Bums Wanted' Our monthly meetings start with some social time to visit at 6:30 and at 7;00 we call to order and enjoy a speaker on different fishing related topics. Come join the fun, be come a member and enjoy our club outings! Our Mission Education & Skills: [...]
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Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
Petrified Forest National Park Visitor Center 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest, AZ, United StatesThe 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 [...]
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Biking in the White Mountains – Thursdays
FR 185 and FS 283Bikes 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.
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NatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesJoin 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.
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Raptor Show – White Mountains
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesWatch 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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