The Insomniac Night Trail Run Series consists of six night runs throughout the Maricopa County Regional Parks from April through September. It's our way of escaping the summer heat while continuing to race and experience both familiar and unfamiliar trails in a different light. Distances range from 5 kilometers to 75 kilometers. Save 20-25% on registration when [...]
Test your endurance and see how far you can run in 6 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours at the ideal flat and fast custom built gravel running track at the historic Nardini Manor. This is one of three chances this year to participate in a running event on this unique ultra runner built [...]
Arizona is home to the largest contiguous stand of Ponderosa pine in the world! Come learn interesting biological and cultural facets of Ponderosa pine ecosystems from a retired Forester. ! Suggested donation for adults $10. Kids and members FREE
Chiricahua National Monument is excited to begin offering ranger-led bird walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Meet at Faraway Ranch picnic area at 9:00am, and we will leisurely make our way down the Silver Spur Meadow Trail identifying birds by sight and sound as a group. Bring your binoculars, water, and sun [...]
Come enjoy the great dove hunting in the surrounding Buckeye area & then relax with fellow hunters for a night out with your chance to win firearms, hunting gear & more! $35 entry Includes Taco Bar Dinner, Keg Beer, Door Prize Entry & Ducks Unlimited Membership More information coming soon on hunting info near Buckeye [...]
Held at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Arizona is home to four different species of wildcats including the third largest felid in the world. Wildcats of all species are capable of taking prey much larger than themselves and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Feared, loathed and worshiped, wildcats have had a varied relationship with humans from the beginnings of time. From Jaguars [...]
The fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
The Mogollon Monster 100 is a rugged, challenging trail race taking place about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix, Arizona just outside the small town of Pine, Arizona. The Mogollon Monster includes the advanced degree endurance race of 100 miles, with the addition a 42 Kilometer race on Sunday. The races navigate up, down, around and [...]
During the weekend of camping, kids can experience many different fun activities. The activities vary depending on the park, participant ages, and weather conditions: Guided Hikes • Mountain Bike Clinic • Archery • Geocaching • Fishing Clinic • Live Animal Demonstrations • Campfire Stories • Presentations on Geography, Birding, Geology, Astronomy • Service Project.
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 [...]
Healthy ecosystems are important to maintain. Enjoy a hike with a Forest Service employee, Christopher Hansen, and learn how the Lakeside District is working to improve forest and aquatic health while protecting our homes from wildfire. Suggested donation for adults of $10 Kids and Members FREE
September 11: Hotspots: Birding Lee Valley Reservoir Show Low Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
We are looking for volunteers to help transport tortoises from various regions to the Wildlife Center at AZGFD headquarters as needed. "Tortoise season" is generally March-October. This opportunity will vary as tortoises are surrendered or found all over the state, all days of the week. Our goal is to get surrendered tortoises from all regions to the [...]
During the weekend of camping, kids can experience many different fun activities. The activities vary depending on the park, participant ages, and weather conditions: Guided Hikes • Mountain Bike Clinic • Archery • Geocaching • Fishing Clinic • Live Animal Demonstrations • Campfire Stories • Presentations on Geography, Birding, Geology, Astronomy • Service Project.
Wild & Edible Plants and Mushrooms of the White Mountains Join a former Arizona Parks Ranger on a short walk to Big Springs and back, and have a chance to taste some wild treats directly from nature! Suggested donation $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
Chiricahua National Monument is excited to begin offering ranger-led bird walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Meet at Faraway Ranch picnic area at 9:00am, and we will leisurely make our way down the Silver Spur Meadow Trail identifying birds by sight and sound as a group. Bring your binoculars, water, and sun [...]
About the Event This is a classroom-based course that covers a variety of topics including boating terminology, things to know before getting on the water, how to operate your boat safely, legal requirements, and what to do in emergencies. We will be working out of a booklet so bring reading glasses if needed. You may [...]
Learn the basics of racing a sailboat in this one-morning class presented by the Arizona Sailing Foundation. Racing a sailboat is a kick. It combines the fun of sailing your boat with the raw competition of trying to beat someone else in a similar boat. Racing also teaches you boat handling and sail trim in a way that [...]
The fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
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 [...]
Volunteer on Foot and spend the morning exploring the river banks and trails along the the Lower Salt River, removing scattered trash along the way. Volunteer in your kayak, and help remove trash from the river that those on foot cannot reach. We'll have a shuttle from Phon D to Pebble Beach provided by Salt [...]
Join us in clearing the way for SOBO thru hikers. For more information, and to register, visit our Volunteer Events Page.
Join us for a weekend of trail work and camping on passage 36
Come walk among some of the White Mountain’s most beautiful wildflowers in a forest setting and around a beautiful spring. Each month’s hike promises new surprises! Suggested donation of $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
Arizona Yacht Club stages races and race committee training sessions at Tempe Town Lake many Sunday afternoons every year. Most Sundays we’re able to get in three to four races in the space of about two hours. The City of Tempe has extensive rules about lake use and it’s assumed you’ve read them and that [...]
Master Naturalist and Desert Rivers member Kathleen McCoy is teaching an innovative new class that focuses on the birds you see at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve -- one bird at a time. Each single-session class will focus on one species that frequents the ponds, this will be the Egrets. Kathleen will take her class on [...]
The fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
Whether you’re an experienced hunter or you’re brand new, this is the camp for you. Come out and celebrate this amazing game animal on our public lands in an open and inviting atmosphere that is welcome to everyone. Learn all about Arizona’s huntable squirrel species, get hunting tips and techniques, and even processing and cooking [...]
The Flagstaff Sky Peaks Mountain Runs features some of the most spectacular running in Arizona. Each race distance will kick off from the Hotshots Camp near the base of Snowbowl road and explore a mix of single track along the AZT under canopies of color changing Aspen, along with varied mountain terrain.This year’s Sky Peaks [...]
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