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 [...]
Apr. 17-20, 2025: Units 1 & 27 Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp - Marvin Robbins Memorial Learn to hunt wild turkeys at this mentored turkey hunting camp. Seminars, outdoor skills, activities, camping and meals provided.
Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this mentored turkey hunting camp. Seminars, outdoor skills, activities, camping and meals provided.
The Verde BioBlitz is back for its fifth year! Join us in exploring the incredible biodiversity of the Verde River Watershed while contributing to real scientific research. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or just love being outdoors, this is your chance to help document the plants, animals, birds, and insects that call this area home. [...]
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
Black Canyon Heritage Park (BCHP) invite you to help us at our Earth Day - Work Day at the Park. Please use link to sign up. Check in at 8:00 AM followed by short safety briefing. Work to begin by 8:30 AM. Youth age 17 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. [...]
Discover what the desert's "Tree of Life" has to offer. Free admission, free food & drink samples, gardening tips, and more. Mini seminars: 9:30 Mesquite, "Tree of Life"; 10:15 Health Benefits; 11:00 Mesquite in the Kitchen. Fun for all ages.
Please join the ATA on April 19 on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on brushing and treadwork. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of the river and its importance to the surrounding area. The [...]
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 [...]
Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half mile, [...]
Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]
Celebrate Earth Day early with Camp Cooper on Tumamoc Hill! Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 9am-12pm. Free activities, prizes, interactive walk, and more!
This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities and educational opportunities to celebrate our planet and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re interested in live animal encounters, interactive games, sustainability tips, or simply soaking in the beauty of the gardens, there will be something for everyone!
Walnut Canyon Connections Join us to do some trail maintenance on Passage 31 near Walnut Canyon. Here are the details: We’ll hike < 1mile & cover both connectors with tools & take care of some brushing, tread work, & drains. We might go further if there’s time. This section of trail winds through junipers, pine [...]
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 [...]
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.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with crafts, activities, and programming for youth and adults, meditations and sound baths, live music, and more. For a full schedule visit TucsonBotanical.org.
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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 [...]
This mid-April, join others for a bird walk at Higley Ponds. Common birds species at the ponds include shorebirds, thrashers, roadrunners, hawks and more. Enjoy a short, early morning walk.
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. What should the volunteers bring? – Water, salty snacks and fruit (oranges are best for hot weather), hat, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes/boots made for uneven surfaces, sunglasses, and work gloves. [...]
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 [...]
Birds & Brew is your chance to get in on some of the best birding in the East Valley with an experienced guide, then chat about what you saw over coffee. Join us at Birds & Brew Coffee Break on Tuesday, April 22 for a guided walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve! Then we will head [...]
Discover the Birds of Black Canyon Heritage Park! Pick up a birding journal at the park office, featuring some of the most notable birds you might encounter. As you explore, look for bird tags placed throughout the park—each one represents a different species. Simply scan the QR code with your smartphone to learn fascinating facts [...]
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 [...]
Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Weekly story hour continues on Wednesdays at 10am through April 30th. This fun hour features nature-themed puppets, music and sensory storytelling! Color in and take home a garden-themed coloring book. Geared toward ages 5 and under but all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens admission. No reservation required. Rain or shine, warm or cold!
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