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Raz the Haz in the Maz at Ponderosa Saddle

Bear Spring Campground Payson, United States

If you’ve been looking for a challenging, but satisfying, 4-day backcountry trail maintenance event in the beautiful Mazatzal Wilderness, then please plan to join us Nov. 3 - 6 on passage 23, segment 23a of the Mazatzal Divide Trail.  

Family Campout- Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623, 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.

Dinghy Days

Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

Grab your Laser, Sunfish or Portsmouth boat and head to the "big" lake for a weekend of dinghy racing.

Family Campout | Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623, United States

For families that have little or no experience camping. Learn the basics of camping at AZ’s State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required.

Trout Unlimited on Tap

Spokes On Southern, 1470 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

Meet friends and fellow anglers who support conservation, youth education, and fishing in Arizona! A little bit meeting, a little bit imbibing and a lot of friendly interaction and information sharing!  Come on down to Tempe and meet the Zane Grey chapter of Trout Unklimited!

3A Veterans Day Volunteer Special Event – Huachuca Mtns (Scotia Cyn)

Scotia Canyon, Arizona 85611, USA

  The AZT VETS (Veteran Engagement | Trail Stewardship), with support from Team Rubicon West Branch and Coronado National Forest Service, is hosting this special 3rd Annual Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend over Veterans Day weekend on Passage 1 of the Arizona Trail, continuing the remediation from double-track to single-track after machinery obliterated the trail between [...]

Arizona Trappers Association Family Camp

Chauncey Ranch, Mayer AZ

The Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp is a great opportunity for youth and their family to become familiar trapping. There will be sessions for all levels of trappers from those curious to see what trapping is, to current trapping families who wish to hone their skills. There also will be other activities for those [...]

Unit 1 & 27 Squirrel Hunt Camp

Contact Organizer

This is an introductory event for kids and families to learn how to hunt squirrels.  We'll teach you how to prepare and cook the squirrel and demonstrate other outdoor skill activities. Meals provided, just bring your tent!~

Nature Hike on the AZT (dog friendly)

Casa Blanca Canyon Road, Casa Blanca Canyon Rd, Arizona 85624, USA

Join Borderlands Restoration Network and the Arizona Trail Association for a nature hike on the Arizona Trail through conservation property near the town of Patagonia. The hike will be 1.3 miles out and back (total of 2.6 miles). Dogs who are friendly with other dogs and people are welcome to join. Dogs must be leashed and [...]

Pass Mountain Trail Runs

Course Summary Features winding trails throughout Usery Mountain Regional Park on the edge of the Goldfield Mountain Range. The start/finish will be at the Trail head Staging area. The 25 Km course will return to its typical loop this year which includes some super fun trails through Cholla Forests, on the Levee Trail with perfect views [...]

Tonto NF Grass Removal Event

Maricopa Trail to Hawes Trails Parking, N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215, USA

Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses.  

Tonto NF Grass Removal Event

Maricopa Trail to Hawes Trails Parking, N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215, USA

Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses.  

Cottonwood Creek Work Day

Passage 26-Highline

Join us for a day of trail work in the Superstition Wilderness. .

Let’s find fossils!

TBD

Join Arizona Jones in Payson and search for fossils! Details coming soon, Keep an eye on the Facebook page,. See the registration link!

Presidio de la Terrenate Tour

Presidio Santa Cruz Trailhead N Keller Rd, United States

Join a docent from the Friends of the San Pedro River on a walking tour of the Spanish Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate. This fort was operational during the late 1770s, the centerpiece for a planned Spanish occupation of the San Pedro River Valley that failed. This is a three-mile round trip walk over [...]

Kids learn to rescue an animal event

Tucson Wildlife Center 13275 E. Speedway, Tuscon, United States

Tucson Wildlife Center will hold an open house on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2019. The state-of-the-art wildlife rescue hospital and rehabilitation center is celebrating its 25th year. To mark the occasion, it will have a variety of activities for kids, including "rescue" simulations using stuffed animals, [...]

Field Trip Gilbert Riparian – with Luke Safford

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

Gilbert Riparian is a favorite local park for birding.  This month's guest speaker Luke Safford, Director of Engagement & Education for Tucson Audubon Society will accompany DRAS on a morning Birdwalk. Meet at 7:00AM near the entrance at the parking lot east of the Library parking lot.   Limit is 12 participants. Contact Lois Hammer [...]

Monthly Speaker Series What Birds Teach Us w Luke Safford

Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

What the Birds Teach Us with Luke Safford We may not realize it, but watching birds shapes us in much more profound ways beyond learning the names of birds. This inspirational talk will open up our eyes to see what our adventures in birding teach us about relationships, joy, diversity, and more. We'll touch on [...]

History Walk to Millville and Petroglyph Site

Take a tour of Millville, an historic silver mill, and an adjacent Indian rock art site. The tour will focus on the history of mining and this mill, part of the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a 2 mile walk on an uneven dirt and gravel trail that crosses through a deep wash. There [...]

Wild About Arizona: Mesocarnivores –

Online Virtual Format

Mesocarnivores are part of the mammalian carnivore family, and they play a disproportionately large role in the ecosystems that they inhabit. Mesocarnivores are animals whose diet consists of 50-70% meat with the balance consisting of invertebrates, fruits, fungi, plant material, and any other food source available to them. This group of animals are considered to [...]

Fat Ox Endurance Runs

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

What started as an ‘ultra-experiment’ for young Nathan Coury’s college thesis on “fat oxidation” (fat-ox) and ultra running, becomes a 48 hour family fixed-time festival celebrating our season at Nardini Manor. Note we’ve moved venues to Estrella Mountain Regional Park. We beefed up the original Ox to bring you 6, 12, 24 or 48 hours [...]

Raz the Haz in the Maz at Barnhardt Junction

Barnhardt Trail Payson, AZ, United States

Join us on a 4-day backcountry event in the beautiful Mazatzal Wilderness southwest of Payson. We will be brushing on segments 23b and 23c. Basic backpacking skills, equipment, and fitness are required for this self-supported trip. Food will not be provided. We will be camping near a water source. Please bring water treatment. Tools and [...]

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 [...]

Event Series Family Bird Walk at Gilbert Water Ranch

Family Bird Walk at Gilbert Water Ranch

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

There have been over 200 bird species seen at this water recharge facility, making this site one of the best birding spots in the east valley. This site has many rare birds. These free walks are sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon, The Riparian Preserve of Gilbert, and Liberty Wildlife. We provide loaner binoculars, and expert [...]

Grand Central Mill Tour

Fairbank School House Huachuca City, United States

Meet a docent from the Friends of the San Pedro River for a tour of this historic silver mill site. The docent will discuss the mining history of the area and lead the group on a three-mile round trip walk to the mill site. This walk follows a dirt and gravel trail that is uneven [...]

Desert Discovery Day

Jewel of the Creek Preserve Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Unplug and join us for a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 10th annual Desert Discovery Day. A fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert, learn about all its dwellers, past and present, and interact with native [...]

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead

Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United States

Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old saguaros. Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3 hours

Return to Azatlan Educational Hike

TBD

Azatlan is the contemporary archaeological name given to a large Hohokam community that existed north of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation and east of Rio Verde. Join PastFinders experts for a hike through one of the largest archeological sites in central Arizona, which lies right next door to the Preserve along the Verde River. The [...]

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