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Family Workshop: Masters of Mimicry

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Join us for a fun and educational family workshop where we dive into the fascinating world of mimicry! From color-changing chameleons to talkative parrots, discover the incredible ways animals imitate their surroundings and each other. Through interactive activities and hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn how these masters of disguise adapt and deceive in the wild. Perfect [...]

Event Series Bat Walk

Bat Walk

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 Arizona 90, Benson, AZ, United States

Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on a walk through the beautiful desert night to see and hear some of them while learning about the diversity of these flying mammals. Boldly go where the [...]

Event Series Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first come, first served. Arrive before the starting time (7:00am) to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must [...]

Free
Event Series 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 [...]

Event Series Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug Robertson at main building at entry. Volunteers needed - Up to [...]

Event Series Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

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 [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Trap Shooting

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 [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free
Event Series Thursday Night 3D archery

Thursday Night 3D archery

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

 Thursday Night 3D is low key and fun.  If you have never done a 3D shoot before this is a good place to start.  Come on out and have some fun.  New shooters are teamed up with more experienced shooter so that you can “learn the ropes.”  We normally shoot until just before the archery [...]

Kayak Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free

Weeding Event at Kachina Wetlands

Kachina Wetlands Preserve 2263 Utility Rd, Flagstaff, United States

Join us in keeping Kachina Wetlands beautiful! The event runs from 7 to 10 am, and the earlier you come, the more pleasant the temperature. Please bring gloves, water, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. The wetlands are beautiful now, and it's satisfying to work with others to remove knapweed. Fresh fruit and pastries for all [...]

Mt Lemmon Trail Work Event – Butterfly Metamorphosis 3a

Passage 11-Santa Catalina Mountains

This project is rated easy to moderate. Our project will focus on brushing, treadwork, and some possible drainage work. We’ll be working in higher elevation mountain terrain, and there should be some shade.  Our project area is 0.5 miles from the trailhead, so we anticipate hiking between 1 and 3 miles for the day with our tools. This [...]

Event Series Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Interpretive 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 [...]

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, to understand the legal responsibilities that come [...]

Event Series Saturday Morning Nature Hikes

Saturday Morning Nature Hikes

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Every Saturday is a different experience. Each morning will have a different focus from a special hike guide. Remember to wear close-toed shoes, and bring water, a hat, and a walking stick if needed.  Dogs on a leash, and kids are OK. Different topics have been and will be: Trail Stewardship Forest Ecology Edible Plants [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free

Arizona Elk Society Annual Elk Hunting Clinic

El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix 552 N. 40th St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

All-day clinic, including lunch, full of great information on hunting and locating elk in early and late seasons by Dan Adler, Diamond Outfitters, effectively calling, meat care, cape preparation, optics and more. Great for first-time and seasoned hunters. Fee required: UPDATED (6/4) The cost of the Clinic is The cost for the clinic is $20 [...]

Event Series Biking in the White Mountains

Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays

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.

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Be outdoors Arizona’s event calendar is a repository of various events hosted by many different organizations. Attendance and participation at any of the published events are deemed at your own risk and that attending or taking part in the event must use good judgement, obey all laws and take reasonable care to avoid injury to their person or property. This disclaimer exempts Be Outdoors Arizona and Be Outdoors Arizona Foundation from liability because of loss, damage, theft, or injury to body or property of attendees at any event listed on the calendar.

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