plateau perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the Colorado Plateau. set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers
Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year 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 learn the ins and outs of [...]
The 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.
Join the Arboretum's knowledgeable staff for a morning walk through the gardens, spotting summer wildflowers in bloom. Registration required.
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 [...]
Please join the Arizona Trail Association on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Mountains Region near Tucson, for a trail work event in the final year of the Butterfly Trail Metamorphosis. The project area is 2+ miles from the trailhead, so expect to hike between 5 and 6 miles with tools. This project is rated [...]
Please join the ATA August 15 on Passage 11E near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated moderate. Our project will focus on brushing and treadwork.
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 [...]
Join our TRACKS hike leader, Lynn, on a morning hike. Meet in the parking lot at White Mountain Nature Center.
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.
A talk on mushrooms and other forest edibles, presented by Rick Gagnon. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
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 [...]
Join us for a butterfly walk in the xeriscape garden surrounding the San Pedro House. We’ll take our time and stroll through the garden looking for butterflies and other pollinators. The entire walk will be in the garden so the distance covered will be minimal, but it will still be sunny and hot so wear [...]
This June, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Join the Arizona Trail Association to work on Passage 31C in Flagstaff. You'll be focusing on tread repair & building drains. You’ll be using tools such as McLeod's, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and guidance you need to make a difference. Snacks [...]
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 [...]
Join 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.
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.
Rendezvous with other houndsmen, hunters, families, and outdoor enthusiasts for a weekend of hunting, camping, fellowship, and tradition. in the Arizona backcountry. Bring your hounds and enjoy the opportunity to hunt mountain lion and bear while camping with fellow hunters who share a passion for working dogs and the outdoors. Whether you are a lifelong houndsman [...]
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 [...]
Please join the Arizona Trail Association on Passage 10, in the Santa Catalina Mountains Region near Tucson, for a trail work event. You will be doing a very small reroute at Molino Basin Campground. The project area is at the trailhead, so anticipate hiking very little for the day with tools. This project is rated [...]
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 [...]
Learn about gun safety and shooting, fishing, camping, archery, plant ID, Dutch-oven cooking, rappelling, field dressing, processing game and more in this hands-on, outdoors skills workshop for women ages 18 and up. No experience required. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) is an inclusive environment for learning, making lifelong friends and having fun. Information: trica@azwildlife.org Important: Registration is required [...]
Join for a morning mushroom walk! Begins with a talk about mushrooms, related news, and safety, followed by an hour of hide-and-seek. "Basket checks" offered at the end to confirm finds. Free event, limited to 20 people, pre-registration required. Location revealed after registering.
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 [...]
Join for a morning mushroom walk! Begins with a talk about mushrooms, related news, and safety, followed by an hour of hike-and-seek. "Basket checks" offered at the end to confirm finds. Free event, limited to 20 people, pre-registration required. Location revealed after registering.
A talk on tarantulas, presented by Doug and Rhonda. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
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