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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 [...]

  • Nature Walk at San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Step away from the everyday noise and into a landscape where the air feels fresher,the colors brighter, and every sound has a story to tell. This guided nature walkmeanders through shaded cottonwood-willow groves, with stops along the San PedroRiver and Green Kingfisher Pond. Along the way, you may catch glimpses of flutteringbutterflies, discover subtle signs [...]

  • Ironwood Forest Cleanup & Restoration Day

    Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through a wide range of hands-on conservation projects. Activities may include habitat restoration, trail improvement, sign installation, vegetation and trash removal, fencing, and invasive species management—primarily targeting buffelgrass. On a typical workday, volunteers meet with BLM staff in the morning and travel [...]

  • Río Relay: The Cleanup Run

    Juhan Park 1770 W Copper St, Tucson

    🌊 Join us for a first-of-its-kind event along the Santa Cruz River! The Río Relay is a unique fun run and volunteer experience designed to bring together communities along the Santa Cruz River in Pima County—while giving back to the river we all love. Similar to a 5K fun run, the route begins at Juhan [...]

    $25

  • 🌸 Tumamoc Hill Youth Program- Signs of Spring in the Sonoran Desert 🌵

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Springtime in the Sonoran Desert is full of life, color, and discovery! Join us for a fun and engaging kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore the unique ways plants and animals adapt to the changing season. From blooming cacti to buzzing pollinators, there’s so much to see and learn about how the desert comes alive [...]

  • TSI – Trail Obliteration & Restoration

    Santa Rita Foothills , United States

    Join us for our 6-part hands-on Trail Skills Institute series. Our Trail Obliteration & Restoration course will be held in the Santa Rita Foothills Region on Passage 5 of the AZT near Sonoita. Note that TSI Courses require a registration fee.

  • History Walk at Fairbank Historic Townsite

    Fairbank School House Huachuca City, United States

    Tour the ghost town of Fairbank to learn about the history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. Fairbank dates to 1882, when it grew up around a train depot – the closest to Tombstone. An optional walk to the cemetery concludes the tour – a one-mile walk on a trail which includes a [...]

  • Bird Walk at San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe [...]

  • Wednesday’s A Trail Day 10

    Apache Springs Passage 5 a, United States

    Please join the ATA on April 22 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on hand finishing the new machine-built single track

  • 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 [...]

  • Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop – Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF)

    Arizona Game and Fish Department Headquarters, 5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA , United States

    Discover the joy of the outdoors at the Arizona Wildlife Federation’s 3-day Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, designed for women ages 18 and up. Whether you’re brand new to outdoor skills or looking to build confidence and sharpen what you already know, this hands-on, inclusive experience is all about learning, exploring, making lifelong friends, and [...]

    FREE

  • 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 [...]

  • Celebrate the San Pedro!

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    The Friends of the San Pedro River spring festival explores the cultural and natural history of the Upper San Pedro River Valley. It will feature great activities for adults and kids, a series of talks, and informational displays. The event this year will emphasize cultural history -you will be able to throw an atlatl, make [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • History Walk to Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate

    Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate Trailhead,

    Join a walking tour of the Spanish Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate. This fort was operational during the late 1770s, the centerpiece for a planned Spanish occupation of the San Pedro River Valley that failed. This is a three-mile round trip walk over trails, uneven ground, and rocky slopes. The return is gradually uphill. [...]

  • VO – Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

    VO – Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
    Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

    Volunteers will meet staff outside of the main building at the Entry Station, where they will sign them in.  After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where to park for litter pick-up efforts.  Volunteers should be prepared to pick up litter along the shoreline and throughout the park as directed by staff.  Volunteers should [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Maricopa Bird Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Maricopa Bird Alliance Monthly Meeting
    Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren 2450 N 64th Street, Scottsdale, United States

    Meetings are in-person and by zoom. For security, links are posted here close to the meeting date. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, September through May. Although there is no charge to attend our general membership meetings, the Annual Banquet in May does require a dinner reservation and associated cost. 6:00PM Pre-meeting dinner at [...]

  • 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.

  • 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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