Let us know you found us at Be Outdoors Arizona!

North Rim Sawyering Project

Grand Canyon North Rim

Trimming downed trees from the trail on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is especially for certified sawyers or those who wish to practice their skills to become certified! We'll be working directly with Park Service staff to clear trees from the AZT within the Grand Canyon on the North Rim [...]

Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

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

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.

Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]

Lake Pleasant Family Fun Day

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Bring the whole family and explore some fun activities and learn abouty nature! Meeting sopt to be announced! Park entry fee required. Text or email Kathy Balman 678-457-0802 ecoexplorersatl@gmail.com

Elk Hunting Seminar/Show – CHA

Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and vendors, and presentations start at 6 p.m. There will be raffles and auctions. Seating is limited. Food donation for raffle. Location: Calvary Community Church, 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy (I-17), Phoenix, west side entrance Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America Info: David, (602) 309-3430, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org About the Location [...]

Desert 101 Easy Hike on Merkle Trail (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

Join the ranger on an easy walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the ranger for a one-mile walk on the easy terrain of Merkle Trail to learn the basics of our incredible Sonoran Desert – from the adaptations of plants and animals to how you [...]

Desert Animals Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration needed)

Stop by the nature center to learn about some of the incredible creatures that live in our desert, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. Learn about some of the fascinating creatures that live in our desert, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. The table display will include specimens such as skulls, pelts, feathers and exoskeletons. [...]

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ, United States

Limit 20 people. Join rangers to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click on this program title for more details. Join rangers to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is usually open to private groups only and there is an access gate; registered participants will [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Limit 10 people. Join Ranger Eric to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! We will meet at Area 9 and hike parts of the Ford Canyon and Waddell Trails (see map link here: white-tank-8x11.pdf (maricopacountyparks.net)). Hiking [...]

Arizona Elk Society Summer Youth Outdoor/Wilderness Educational Skills Camp

Camp Raymond, Boy Scout Camp Rd, Parks, AZ 86018, USA 7701 Boy Scout Camp Rd, United States

This event is an annual event and parents almost fight to get their children into this event each year. Wapiti Weekend is a two-day educational camp for children and teens ages 5-18. Registration this year will be an ONLINE PROCESS YOUTH FEE: $50 per participant. Youth fee covers all meals, activities and a t-shirt for the [...]

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]

National Day of the Cowboy

Empire Ranch

Each July the Empire Ranch Foundation celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy at the historic Empire Ranch.    It’s a free, fun family event.  Plan to join us on July 23rd!   Demonstrations: Ranching tools by Bill Schock Reata making by Dick Schorr Saddle making by Brad Faulkner Horse’n Around Rescue Ranch Groundwork horse [...]

Hug a Tree and Survive (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

A kids program focused on simple outdoor survival and safety tips if they were to get lost. 20 participants max. Click on program schedule for more details. Join us for this 45-minute fun and interactive program which provides children with safety tips such as staying in one place using trees, and how to be "big" [...]

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

3G 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)

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic

Parking Lot 32, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA AZ, United States

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at sunset to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox. 

STUNNER NIGHT RUNS

Join us for the all NEW Stunner Night Runs at the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park under a FULL MOON! This flat and fast course utilizes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Wind through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain. This race is part of the 2021 Insomniac Night Trail [...]

Summer Night Ride

McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails! Rides are scheduled for the following dates: June 18, July 9, July 23, Aug 13 & Aug 27. Rides subject to cancel depending on [...]

Bird of the Year Tour

Southeast Arizona AZ, United States

July and August are like spring in Southeast Arizona. As regular thunderstorms bring cooler temperatures and rains, the desert is abloom with wildflowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and the forested canyons and hills teem with birds feasting on the abundance of seeds, insects, and fruits. This is an extraordinary season to look for the many [...]

Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

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

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.

Virtual Workshop: eBird 101–Track the Birds You See

Online Virtual Format

eBird 101–Track the Birds You See | Instructor: Holly Kleindienst Registration fee: $10/member, $20/non-member, or FREE with registration to the 2022 Southeast AZ Birding Festival! This first installment in the 2-part series will include a brief overview of eBird, how to set up your eBird profile, how to log a bird checklist, share your checklist and add photos. We’ll also [...]

Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands

Sweetwater Wetlands Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are [...]

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]

Desert 101 Easy Hike on Gila Trail (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Join the ranger on an easy walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the ranger on a short hike on the easy terrain of Gila Trail to learn the basics of our incredible Sonoran Desert – from the adaptations of plants and animals to how you [...]

Desert Animals Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration needed)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Stop by the nature center to learn about some of the incredible creatures that live in our desert, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. Learn about some of the fascinating creatures that live in our desert, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. The table display will include specimens such as skulls, pelts, feathers and exoskeletons. [...]

RAISED BY RAMS VERTICAL CHALLENGE

This is a call to the #SteepSquad and all those who embrace the #SteepLife: Aravaipa’s next virtual challenge of the year is here, and the name of the game is VERT. Raised By Rams is a 10-day mission to rack up as much vertical gain as possible. Inspired by our founder Jamil Coury’s love of climbing and [...]

Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]

Hike to Hunt Arizona

We are excited and proud to bring one of the greatest archery experiences to the incredible Arizona Nordic Village in Northern Arizona.  Four awesome courses will be set in some of Arizona's best terrain for hiking and hunting.  The varying terrain, obstacles and interesting angles will test your skill and make for an awesome day [...]

Tushars Mountain Runs

Eagle Point Resort - Skyline Lodge 1040 N Elk Meadows Dr. Beaver, UT 84713, UT, United States

One of the toughest most spectacular mountain races in all of North America in a little known mountain range near Beaver, Utah. The Tushar Mountains are a hidden gem of high altitude peaks, mountain canyons, alpine lakes and stunning terrain. Come find out for yourself why this is a MUST DO race. The Tushars Mountain [...]

Want to add your event? Go to Build A Nature Walk

Go to Top