Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
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Lost Dutchman Days in Apache Junction
Apache Junction Rodeo Park Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Apache Junction Rodeo Park, Apache Junction, AZLost Dutchman Days continues to be "the fun place to be for all ages." The annual event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The parade is always a favorite and attracts thousands of spectators from around the valley. Don't forget the rodeo dance held at [...]
Family Bird Walks Chandler Veterans Oasis
Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, United StatesMonthly on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Come out with the kids to walk around the water recharge ponds at the City of Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park, This bird-walk is sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon and The City of Chandler. We provide loaner binoculars, Bird Bingo Cards for kids, and expert [...]
Spring 2023 Youth Archery Clinic
Adair Shooting Range - Yuma Trap & Skeet Club Adair Road, off Highway 95, Yuma, AZ, United StatesArchery clinic with recurve and compound bows. Open to youth 8-15 years of age whether beginners or experienced. Multiple targets including 3D. Glassing station and BB gun alleys included. Free lunch for youth. Concession open. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 1oo participants Southwest Bowhunters at Adair Range, 4760 US-95, Yuma AZ. [...]
Family Day – SAQF
Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, SonoitaAbout the Event Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, falconry, fly fishing and more. Gear and instruction provided. Live quail hunt demonstration. Police dog demo. Breakfast and Lunch, come on down! Location: Empire Ranch, north of Sonoita Hosted by: Southern Arizona Quail Forever Contact: Tony, (520) 465-6569, avalen18@aol.com About the Location Camp is [...]
Mesquite Canyon 50 Mile | 50K | 30K | 1/2 Marathon | 8K | Kid’s Fun Run
Course Summary Enjoy challenging climbs and epic views of Phoenix across the White Tank Mountain Range. All runs take place on single track trails within White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Expect typical desert trail conditions including rocks, sand, cactus and gravel. 50 mile & 50 Km runners will travel through a two mile section of wash [...]
Salt River Saturday
Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USAJoin us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.
Open House at Sears-Kay Ruin Interpretive Site
Sears-Kay Ruin is a free use public interpretive and recreational site on the Cave Creek District of the Forest. It offers day-use picnic facilities and a self-guided trail. The ruins are a stone masonry Hohokam hilltop site from the 12th century. FOTNF maintains the day-use area, the trail, and the ruins and provides interpretive brochures to [...]
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G archery club offers free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)
Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
Field Maps Training
Bush Highway Trailhead, Mesa, AZ 85215, USALearn how to use Field Maps app to collect data and location of non native plants in the Tonto NF and surrounding areas.
Passage 13 Work Event with Saddlebrooke Hiking Club
PASSAGE 13 OracleJoin Saddlebrooke Hiking Club for a morning of work on passage 13. We will focus on catclaw removal and repairing damaged tread. It is sure to be a beautiful day on the trail!
Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesInvasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]
Usery – Invasive Species Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]
Goldmine Climb (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaTake a fun yet challenging hike to the top of Goldmine Mountain with Ranger Evan Are you a seasoned hiker but want to strengthen your understanding about the desert? Then this tough climb is for you! This is a difficult hike with about 700 ft. elevation change. We will be discussing unique attributes of the [...]
Waterfall Canyon History Hike
Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile walk to go back in time. Use your senses to discover the evidence of human history. No pets, please. Meet at 9am at the Waterfall trailhead, Area 6. Limit 10. Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer [...]
Waterfall Canyon History Hike
Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile walk to go back in time. Use your senses to discover the evidence of human history. No pets, please. Meet at 9am at the Waterfall trailhead, Area 6. Limit 10. Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer [...]
Groundwater Awareness Week Program/Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaA groundwater awareness program plus hike around Palm Lake and riverside. In recognition of Groundwater Awareness Week, join Ranger Kevin for an informative program about the important connections between desert rivers (including the Hassayampa River) and groundwater. Informal program will be followed by a hike around Palm Lake and along the Hassayampa River. Please wear [...]
Welcome to the Sonoran Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaWant to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is perfect for you! Come join Ranger Evan for this is moderate/difficult hike equaling 4.6 miles. Meet at the main entrance trailhead map kiosk. Please bring plenty of water and wear closed [...]
Groundwater Awareness Week Program/Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaA groundwater awareness program plus hike around Palm Lake and riverside. In recognition of Groundwater Awareness Week, join Ranger Kevin for an informative program about the important connections between desert rivers (including the Hassayampa River) and groundwater. Informal program will be followed by a hike around Palm Lake and along the Hassayampa River. Please wear [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
West Gate to Bulldog Canyon OHV Area 3024 Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZJoin Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses in the Usery Mountains Event Registration Form Liability Waiver Form Look what we do at a Removal Event! Events are planned for every 2nd and 4th Saturday from October through April. First, to participate in any Invasive Plant Management event, sign a Liability [...]
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesInterpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house operating as a gift and bookstore, leads guided interpretive walks/hikes along the river and throughout the adjacent area, presents educational programs to schools and community groups, and assists the BLM in a variety [...]
Work Day on Passage 4 (Segment 4F)
Passage 4: Temporal Gulch AZ, United StatesJoin us for a day of trail work on Passage 4 (section 4F)! For more information, and to register, visit our Volunteer Events Page. Location Highway 82 to Gardner Canyon Road Length 27.2 miles Southern Access Point: Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 31°36’1.23″N, 110°43’26.83″W Access From the north, follow Highway 82 toward the town [...]
Wildflowers & Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a 3.7-mile hike along the Go John, Quartz, Slate and Jasper Trails. We’ll be pausing to look at wildflowers and butterflies, as well as a variety of desert plants and animals along the way. The trail is rated moderate [...]
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G archery club offers free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)
Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
Hassayampa’s Hidden History
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaJoin Park supervisor Jessica Bland for a look at the history of the Hassayampa River Preserve through some of the artifacts and historic objects that have been found here. Afterwards, we will do a brief tour of some of the historic buildings that are not regularly open to the public. The first part of the [...]
Crazy for Cacti Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Come join Ranger Evan to learn about his favorite topic...CACTI! What makes a cactus a cactus? How can plants survive scorching temperatures? Can you eat Cactus? Get the answers to these questions on Ranger Evans Crazy for Cacti walk. This loop begins at the Blevins trailhead located at the trail staging area (east side of [...]
Clay Mine Tour (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet [...]
Evening Nature Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Come join Ranger Evan for this evening stroll through the desert while we look for critters, learn about the desert, and get some steps in! Want to watch the sunset with a great view? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid evening hike? If the answer is yes, [...]
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