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Insomniac Night Trail Run Series

Everywhere on the Arizona Trail

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 [...]

Family Campout- Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Payson

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United States

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.

Hotspots: Birding Lee Valley Reservoir

Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United States

September 11: Hotspots: Birding Lee Valley Reservoir Show Low Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *

Transportation for Tortoise Adoption Program – All regions

varies across state , United States

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 [...]

Family Campout- Slide Rock State Park

Slide Rock State Park 6871 N Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ, United States

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.

Event Series Fall Bird Walks

Fall Bird Walks

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 East Rhyolite Creek Rd, Wilcox, United States

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 [...]

Event Series Arizona Boater Education Course

Arizona Boater Education Course

Apex Arms Facility 2176 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States

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 [...]

Introduction to Sailboat Racing

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282

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 [...]

Event Series Fly Tying Class

Fly Tying Class

Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

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 [...]

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 [...]

8th annual National Public Lands Day Lower Salt River Land & Water Cleanup

Phon D Sutton Recreation Area, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

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 [...]

SOBOs are Coming!

Arizona Trail Passage 01 AZ, United States

Join us in clearing the way for SOBO thru hikers. For more information, and to register, visit our Volunteer Events Page.

Work Event on Passage 36

Coconino Rim - Passage 36

Join us for a weekend of trail work and camping on passage 36

Tempe Town Lake Racing

Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

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 [...]

Meet the Cormorant w Kathleen McCoy

Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA Then walk to Water Ranch

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 [...]

Event Series Fly Tying Class

Fly Tying Class

Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

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 [...]

Annual Family Squirrel Camp

Mormon Lake

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 [...]

Flagstaff Sky Peaks Mountain Runs

Flagstaff Hotshots Ranch 6930 Forest Service 766 Rd,, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

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 [...]

Family Campout-Kartchner Caverns State Park

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

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.

Trail Skills Institute Module 5 – New Trail Construction

Flagstaff Arizona AZ, United States

Are you interested in learning more about properly monitoring, maintaining and constructing trails? Are you a steward of the Arizona Trail or are you interested in helping out with trail projects? Do you like to get your hands dirty while learning valuable skills at the same time? If you answered “yes” to any of these [...]

Hike and water the milkweeds

Phon D Sutton Recreation Area, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Help water & monitor milkweed plants that are vital to monarch butterflies. Read what you'll get to do: Instructions

Javelina Jallucinations

Online Virtual Format

Calling all Javelina Jeros. Come one, come all and embrace the challenge of running one jundred miles! If you’re feeling particularly jeroic there’s also the option to run more… Join us once again, this October, from the comfort of your own Jome for our third annual mind-bending virtual adventure, Javelina Jallucinations! Strange things can happen [...]

Mapping and Monitoring at Lost Dutchman State Park

Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA

Work with us to map where invasive plants are intruding in our deserts. This early detection and rapid response are the key to managing and reducing the accumulation of invasive plants. Our mapping tool allows you to share locations where you find invasive plants. Identify as Friends of the Tonto volunteer for a free pass [...]

REI Chandler Community Outreach Event

REI Chandler store 870 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226, United States 201 Chandler Village Dr S, United States

  Join REI Chandler in connecting outdoor enthusiasts with local opportunities to get outside. This community event will have music, food, fun activities, and opportunity to engage REI customers with the AZT. Come on out to share stories, information, and resources about the trail and the ATA.    

Unit 1 White Mountain Jr Elk Hunters Camp

Sheep Corral, Green's Peak Hunt Camp Az 260 & Forest Road 117, Greer, AZ, United States

Educational hunt camp for youth hunters drawn and their immediate families. Mentors are available. All meals are provided. Prizes and drawing during the campfire get together. Location: White Mountains, near Sunrise, Sheep Corral in Green Peak Area Register:rmefwm18@gmail.com, (928) 242-4317

Desert 101 Hike

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

Learn about the plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert on an early morning hike with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.   Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about the adaptations and life cycles of desert plants and animals such as saguaro cacti, legume trees, [...]

Monthly Hike – Tres Rios Wetlands

Tres Rios Wetlands Estrella Village, United States

Come join us on our new monthly hike program! These hikes are your opportunity to meet AWF staff, learn about the important conservation work being done in Arizona, and learn some new naturalist skills — all while getting outdoors. This month, we will explore the Tres Rios Wetlands and learn conservation values while practicing species identification [...]

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