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Featured Partner: Sonoran Audubon Society

The purpose of Sonoran Audubon Society is to educate its members and the community about birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, and about the beauty and importance of the complex interactions that make for a healthy environment for everyone.  Bringing resources for West Valley birding enthusiasts.

Featured Partner: Arizona Flycasters Club

Arizona Flycasters Club's primary goal is to add value to people's lives. We love to share what we love and want to help you expand your knowledge and enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing.

Featured Partner: Tracks White Mountain

TRACKS is a volunteer group dedicated to using, promoting, preserving, and protecting multi-use trails in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests of northeastern Arizona.

Unit 37B Small Game & Youth Javelina Camp

Willow Springs Hunt Camp Arizona 79 and E Freeman Road, Oracle, AZ, United States

Youth learn to hunt jackrabbits, predators, quail with dogs and javelina for tag holders. All meals provided. Q&A w/ biologists, glassing & tracking, hunting how to's, safety, ethics, and campfire with s'mores! Mentors will accompany youth and a parent/guardian. Use Hunt Number 5044 to apply for applicable tags

Unit 37B Small Game & Youth Javelina Camp – APC

oracle 2400 AZ-77, Oracle, United States

About the Event Youth learn to hunt jackrabbits, predators, quail with dogs and javelina for tag holders. All meals provided. Q&A w/ biologists, glassing & tracking, hunting how to's, safety, ethics, and campfire with s'mores! Mentors will accompany youth and a parent/guardian. Use Hunt Number 5044 to apply for applicable tags Location: North Barkerville Road [...]

Unit 28, 29, 30 A/B, 31 & 32 Youth Javelina Hunt Camp – IWO

Stockton Pass Fort Grant, United States

Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources. Into the Wild Outdoors is having their 5th annual youth javelina camp. Come enjoy learning from experienced mentors, learn habitat, learn how to glass, enjoy food, and fun. There will be glassing competition, archery fun shoot for prizes, [...]

Unit 28, 29, 30 A/B, 31 & 32 Youth Javelina Hunt Camp

Stockton Pass Fort Grant, United States

Into the Wild Outdoors is having their 5th annual youth javelina camp. Come enjoy learning from experienced mentors, learn habitat, learn how to glass, enjoy food, and fun. There will be glassing competition, archery fun shoot for prizes, and of course javelina hunting at its best. Units for this hunt are 28,29,30A, 30B, 31, & [...]

Unit 34A/B & 35 A/B Youth Javelina, Archery Deer, Small Game & Predator Hunting Camp

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

Mentors provide hunt assistance for youth tag holders and in pursuing archery deer, quail, rabbit or coyotes. Meals provided. Drawing for youth who participate in camp activities. Use Hunt Numbers 5045 & 5046 to apply for applicable tags

Unit 34A/B & 35 A/B Youth Javelina, Archery Deer, Small Game & Predator Hunting Camp

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

Mentors provide hunt assistance for youth tag holders and in pursuing archery deer, quail, rabbit or coyotes. Meals provided. Drawing for youth who participate in camp activities. Use Hunt Numbers 5045 & 5046 to apply for applicable tags Location: Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite. Vail/Sonoita area Unit 34B Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Organization Region [...]

Unit 20C Youth Javelina & Small Game Camp

Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd, Congress, AZ, United States

Camp for youth to assist with javelina and small game hunting. Outdoor activities, cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available. Use Hunt Number 5039 to apply for this hunt Located at: Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd. Congress, AZ 85332   About the Location Directions (from Phoenix): Take I-17 North heading for [...]

Unit 20C Youth Javelina & Small Game Camp

Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd, Congress, AZ, United States

Camp for youth to assist with javelina and small game hunting. Outdoor activities, cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available. Use Hunt Number 5039 to apply for this hunt

Mass Start Race – Case Natural Resource Park

Case Natural Resource Park 9815 E Kenyon Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join us for a fun mass start race and Tucson Orienteering Club's 2024 Annual General Meeting.   Location: Case Natural Resource Park, 9851 E Kenyon Dr ​ Courses:  For intermediate and advanced orienteers, a Peg Race, which is a mass start course with some handicapping for intermediate and advanced orienteers. Yellow for novice and beginner orienteers.   [...]

$6 – $12

“Over the Hump” Mountain Bike Ride

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

Interrupt your work week with a good ole fashioned trail ride.  Trails are flowy with some moderate climbs and downhill descents, a few technical areas: advanced-beginner to Intermediate skill level. First trail spin at night? Our rides are No Drop.  Bring mountain or gravel bike, helmet, lights (at least one 700 lumen), hydration and nutrition. [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

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

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy 1-1.5 mile walk (roundtrip). We will meet in front of the Nature Center and check out the nearby feeders, weed, and tree patches, before going over to the tree plantings around the turf area. Please [...]

Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Ranger Nikki will lead you on a moderate terrain hike to learn about common desert plants such as cacti, legume trees and shrubs and search for signs of seasonal wildflower growth. The route uses Slate, a portion of Flume, Quartz and Go John Trails for approximately 4.5 miles total. The terrain varies from even surfaces [...]

100 Miles in 100 Days Nature Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

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

Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Early wildflowers may be out, depending on how much precipitation we get this winter. We will hike a 6.7-mile loop of the Quail, Rainbow Valley, Dysart, and Toothaker trails. The trails are moderate difficulty with occasional [...]

White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]

Guided Riparian Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

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

Enjoy the Preserve trails to learn about the unique plants and animals of this lush desert riparian ecosystem, and cultural history of the Hassayampa River! We will walk on mostly flat, but occasionally uneven or sandy trails for 1-2 miles total, as we check out Palm Lake and one of the trails along the river. [...]

Guided Hike at PA Seitts Preserve

PA Seitts Preserve 33.813757, -111.968570, Cave Creek, United States

The areas all along Cave Creek Wash are abundant in desert flora and fauna and steeped in history. P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon is no exception. The preserve not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in [...]

Ecosystems HiPipeline North (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

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

Come along and hike Pipeline Canyon North to check the water level and see how many more weeks of winter we have left! Ranger Shaun’s going to be talking about the local ecosystem and seeing what’s moving around in the early February weather. Pipeline Canyon North is a roughly 2-mile round trip on a moderate [...]

Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Steve at the Nature Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your questions answered! Get hands on and hold items like snake skins, rattles, and even skeletons! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required, [...]

Sunset Photo Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Enjoy a desert sunset while trying to capture its beauty with your camera. Ranger Steve will answer all your photography questions and even offer tips on how to best use your camera. We will be running a series of exciting photography workshops in 2024, so keep an eye out for future events! Any camera counts, [...]

Event Series Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Join one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration required, limit 10)

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

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many resident and migratory birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center. Limit 10 participants. To register, please call [...]

White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]

Family Bird Walk at Chandler VO Park

Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

Chandler Family Birdwalks Veterans Oasis Park Chandler 8am - noon Monthly on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Come out with the kids to walk around the water recharge ponds at the City of Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park, This bird-walk is sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon and The City of Chandler. We [...]

Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about common desert plants such as cacti, legume trees and shrubs and search for signs of seasonal wildflower growth along the trails and creek. The route uses Spur Cross, Fairy Duster, Metate and Dragonfly Trails for approximately 5 miles. The trails [...]

Orienteering 101 Session II

East Wetlands Park Yuma Crossing Bike Path (Colorado River Levee Multi-Use Path), Yuma, United States

Orienting is the sport of navigation - often held in unfamiliar terrain - using a map and compass. It's easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors. It's a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome! Participants will learn the basic of orienteering and [...]

Free

Mountain Biking Fundamental Skills and Trail Session

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

MTB Fundamental Skills and Trail Session: From new riders just starting out to podium winners and everyone in between, our mission is to LEVEL UP your skills and confidence on the bike. Our ICP Certified Instructors will help you tackle more trail obstacles, walk less, and have more fun! Meet us at the SE corner [...]

Saturday Mountain Biking “Shift into Saturday”

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

Saturday MTB “Shift into Saturday”:  Shift your gears into Saturday with a good spin around the park. Grab your mountain or gravel bike and helmet then join SanTan Shredders for this No Drop pedal fest. Bring water, snacks, and an extra tube. Arrive 10-min early for check in. See you soon!  http://santanshredders.com  

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