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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Join Bird Walk at Higley Ponds
Higley PondThis June, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching.
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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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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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North American Orienteering Championships 2026
Enjoy the fresh air, get some exercise, and test your navigation skills at this weeklong competition in Southeast Arizona. This event serves as the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) North American Orienteering Championships (NAOC), North American Junior Orienteering Championships (NAJOC), and North American Youth Orienteering Championships (NAYOC). There are three Event Venues, spread roughly 100 miles [...]
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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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Mentored Quail Hunts in December
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Quail / Upland Bird Hunts throughout the Sesaon (Oct. 16 - Feb. 7, 2027) for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Topics include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, your group will [...]
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Mentored Predator Hunts in December
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Predator Hunts are available throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Schedule a date, time and location that works for you. Topics include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, your group will learn the ins [...]
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Mentored Rabbit Hunts in December
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and [...]
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Mentored Dove Hunts in December
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Late Season Dove Hunts Nov. 20 - Jan. 3, 2027, for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the [...]
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Pintail Slough Youth Waterfowl Camp
Pintail Slough Camp - Topock Elementary 5083 Tule Drive, Topock, United StatesCome on out to this beginners duck camp where no experience is preferred. Learn to identify, hunt and clean waterfowl. Learn skills to use in the duck blinds. Open to ages 12-17 accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, registration required. Fee may be required. Information and Registration contact: AZGFD Kingman, 928-692-7700 Important: Registration is required [...]
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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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Mentored Dove Hunts: Jan. 1-3
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Late Season Dove Hunts Nov. 20 - Jan. 3, 2027 for beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and [...]
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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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Foothills Speaker Series: Hummingbirds 101
The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, ScottsdaleJoin us to learn about Arizona's hummingbirds and the role they play in the desert ecosystem with Hilary Morejon of the International Hummingbird Society.. This talk covers their biology, behavior, and adaptations, along with how people can support them from home. Whether you keep a feeder in your yard or just enjoy watching them fly [...]
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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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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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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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Public Star Party
Gilbert Riparian Observatory 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, United StatesThe East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.
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Trail Work Days
TBDYavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month as a trail workday. At our work events you may enjoy routine brushing or trail building, and occasionally we’ll spend a Saturday doing something a bit more adventurous. We may hike out further or do [...]
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Upcoming Trail Workdays
TBDYavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd Saturday of the month as a trail workday. Contact yavapai.trails@gmail.com to sign up Look for an email just before each scheduled workday to remind you to RSVP and announce the location. Thank you for all your volunteer hours. *If you have [...]
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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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VO – Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USAVolunteers 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 [...]
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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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Biking in the White Mountains – Tuesdays
Fire Escape East LaneBikes 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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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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Sonoran Speaker Series: Starry Desert Nights
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesGet ready to explore the night sky! Kevin Legore of Focus Astronomy will explore what practical tips for getting started with astronomy at home, from choosing gear to knowing when and where to look. Afterwards, join their team to explore the night sky with professional-grade telescopes. Whether you're new to stargazing or already know your [...]
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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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