Cliff Fielding, Our Desert…Drought, Fire, Rescues, and a Shining Tree on the Hill Cliff Fielding has been fascinated with cacti and succulents since he was a teenager. His home in Ahwatukee is a showcase of native and non-native cacti, and a nursery for rare and common specimens. He is a member of a Tucson [...]
Wednesday August 10th: Nature Expo is Open with Festival Friends & Partners 4:00pm – 6:00pm Free—no need to register Explore the festival’s Nature Expo on the first night and talk with leaders and exhibitors about their favorite birding locations in Southeast Arizona while checking out new optics, beautiful nature-oriented art, and more. Opening Celebration with [...]
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]
One of the longest lived groups of critters on the planet, scorpions have largely remained unchanged for the past millions of years. What you may find in your backyard is very similar to their ancestors from the Paleozoic era! Join us at exploring these incredible crawling critters with Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists Jeff [...]
Adult focused, families and youth welcome. Beginners can learn about predator calling, hunting, the life history of predators and fur-bearers, other outdoor skill activities, food provided and camping. Location: Vincent Ranch, Woods Canyon Lake area, Unit 4A Hosted By: Phoenix Varmint Callers, Arizona Elk Society Info: James Strang, pvcigroup@gmail.com About the Location Near Woods Canyon Lake, [...]
Join us to weed, water & prune the Hummingbird Habitat. Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, water & garden tools and enjoy a cool early morning in our walled bird garden. The Hummingbird Habitat @ Desert Breeze Park is a recognized Desert Rivers Audubon Bird Habitat: Just drop in or contact our volunteer coordinator, Anne Koch, atredray@gmail.com.
Join us for a work event on Molino Basin! This easy-to-access section of the Arizona Trail gets lots of use and could use some TLC. We will hike from Molino Campground towards Molino Saddle, working along the way with brushing and tread work. We'll start early to beat the heat. Long sleeved shirt, long pants, [...]
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 [...]
Match Director: Jim Merritt //57 SHOTS//Steel targets \\50 -200 Yards \\ MAX SCORE 70 Match held Monthly on every 2nd Sunday @ 8AM on Bay #10 Contact Jim Merritt for more information @ 928-692-1318
Adult focused, families and youth welcome. Beginners can learn about predator calling, hunting, the life history of predators and fur-bearers, other outdoor skill activities, food provided and camping. Location: Vincent Ranch, Woods Canyon Lake area, Unit 4A Hosted By: Phoenix Varmint Callers, Arizona Elk Society Info: James Strang, pvcigroup@gmail.com About the Location Near Woods Canyon Lake, [...]
Explore Fools Hollow lake on a guided nature walk. There is no entrance fee to attend, and the duration will be about one hour. Entrance personnel will direct you to the proper area.
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)
Join us in person with Alan Peterson, MNA’s Curator of Fine Arts, as he will discuss the work and life of Gunnar Widforss. During the 1920s and 30s, Swedish-American painter Gunnar Widforss was known as The Painter of the National Parks. After coming to the United States in 1921, he gained early recognition for his [...]
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 walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Adult focused, families and youth welcome. Beginners can learn about predator calling, hunting, the life history of predators and fur-bearers, other outdoor skill activities, food provided and camping. Location: Vincent Ranch, Woods Canyon Lake area, Unit 4A Hosted By: Phoenix Varmint Callers, Arizona Elk Society Info: James Strang, pvcigroup@gmail.com About the Location Near Woods Canyon Lake, [...]
Desert Sky Archers has partnered with the Ben Avery Shooting Facility to bring a introductory archery clinic to the public. This 1 hour class is an overview of our sport. We discuss safety, equipment and the shot cycle. The classes are held on Saturday mornings several times a year.
3-Gun Match, 3rd Saturday of each month. Set up begins at 7 am Summer and 8am Winter Hours on Bay 2. Everyone needs to participate in setting up and tear down, taping, scoring, resetting and/or other tasks to participate in the event. Sign up closes after setup is completed. Safety briefing will be done at the completion of [...]
Explore Fools Hollow lake on a guided nature walk. There is no entrance fee to attend, and the duration will be about one hour. Entrance personnel will direct you to the proper area.
Learn about and taste food made from various native desert plants. Limit 10 participants. For more details, please click on the program title. This 2-hour indoor class includes fascinating insights on desert plants, how to harvest and use them in recipes, hands-on activities, and sampling of many desert foods. Registration is required and space is limited [...]
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)
Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45 minute- 1 hour walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover [...]
Experience the beauty of White Tank Mountain Regional Park on an array of fun and fast courses at the Vertigo Night Runs. Our new 6K distance is perfect for first time night trail runners and the challenging 10K course will push those ready for a new distance. This race is part of the 2022 Insomniac Night [...]
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. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, will be leading a FREE guided family-focused tour of Picture Canyon. Tour will include a short hike and fun hands on outdoor focused activities for the whole family. Learn about urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! Directions and details sent upon registration. Please [...]
Beginner Level Birding at Madera Canyon Registration for this trip is free. Trip difficulty: Moderate. Approximately 1.5 miles on trails, roads and uneven terrain, with moderate elevation gain. Peggy Steffens and Marie Davis are leading a bird walk for beginner birders at Madera Canyon Picnic Area and Santa Rita Lodge. We will provide an easygoing [...]
Virtual Presentation: Attracting Creatures of the Night to Your Yard | Presenters: Jennie MacFarland and Kim Matsushino Registration for this event is free. Your yard can be a great place for amazing animals that come out after dusk. We will talk about Elf Owls, Nighthawks, bats and other amazing animals that are active at night. [...]
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 [...]
August 25- Thursday, 5:45 pm Evening Birding: Sweetwater Wetlands Registration for this trip is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. ~1 mile on mostly paved surfaces with some slight declines and rocky areas. Join Kirsten Howe on this outing to see Sweetwater in a new light- the light of the setting sun! While most agree that morning is the [...]
Join ATA and Bawker Bawker Cider House for an urban hike! Meet us at Bawker Bawker at 6:30pm on Thursday 8/25 for a 3(ish) mile hike around beautiful downtown Tucson. Afterwards, cool off with a refreshing AZ Trail Prickly Pear cider and grab an AZT sticker. First round of cider will be discounted for hikers. [...]
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