Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic
Parking Lot 32, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA AZ, United StatesOwl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at sunset to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox.
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ECO Book Worm Book Club – Bat Science and Bat Tunnel Visit
Piestewa Peak, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USAWe will meet at Piestewa Peak for the book club portion and then we will head to the Phoenix Bat Tunnel to view the sunset emergence of bats. Because of this the time for this club will be extended. I have an acoustic meter that I will bring so that kids can hear the calls. [...]
Online Steward Training – August
Join us online for a training session for ALL STEWARDS. On the plate for this Happy Hour meeting: Intro to our NEW Volunteer Engagement Specialist and Northern AZ Field Coordinator Intro to our NEW Volunteer system including how to find your volunteer record, enter hours and sign up for upcoming opportunities Online Maps Generally share the awesomeness of being AZT [...]
In-person Workshop: Pollinator Gardens: A Guide to Pollinator Conservation in Your Backyard
Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N La Cañada Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614, USAPollinator Gardens: A Guide to Pollinator Conservation in Your Backyard Location: Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85614 This event is free to attend. No registration required. Pollinator conservation is the conservation of the landscapes that surround us. We will explore how you can support and sustain the variety of [...]
Field Trip: Urban Birding at Christopher Columbus Park
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK, 4600 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USAUrban Birding at Christopher Columbus Park Trip difficulty: Easy, 1.5 miles on level, on some paved surfaces, grass, and hard-packed gravel. Bathrooms and water available at the park. Christopher Columbus Park in Western Tucson is one of the best parks for birding in the urban center. With a large lake, plenty of native flora, and [...]
Field Trip: Paton Center for Hummingbirds
Paton Center for Hummingbirds 477 Pennsylvania Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624, United States, Patagonia, AZ, United StatesPaton Center for Hummingbirds Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Easy. Plenty of time spent watching feeders and wandering around the Paton Center. Short walks (less than a mile) on adjoining trail systems with time to rest in between. Trails are mostly packed dirt or gravel roads with maybe some walking in the dry bed [...]
Trail Skills Institute Module 5
AZ, United StatesTRAIL SKILLS INSTITUTE MODULE 5: CONSTRUCTION includes: corridor clearing; tread and backslope; climbing turns and switchbacks; retaining structures; drainage; rehabilitation and finishing. Location for this event is TBD. Registration for our two-day trainings is $125 per person / $75 per person for ATA Stewards and includes professional instruction, a Trail Assessment Handbook, four meals, and [...]
Javelina Jundred
Fountain Hills, AZ, USAJavelina Jundred is the original costumed 100 mile trail run party. We are celebrating 20 Years in the desert, Jalloween weekend, October 29, 2022! The race is held on a ~20 mile rolling single track trail course comprised mostly of the Pemberton Trail in beautiful McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona. Join us for the [...]
Field Trip: Birding For EVERY BODY at Feliz Paseos Park
Feliz Paseos Park 1600 N Camino de Oeste, Tucson, AZ, United StatesBirding For EVERY BODY at Feliz Paseos Park Registration for this walk is free. | Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the desert Oasis of Feliz [...]
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G 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)
Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
Open House and Tour at Shoofly Village Interpretive Site
Shoofly Indian Ruins, 1-5 Houston Mesa Rd, Payson, AZ 85541, USAWe're asking folks to register because we'll be bringing snacks and drinks and want to be sure to have enough. Join us on Saturday, October 29th at Shoofly Village for an open house from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Retired U.S. Forest Service archaeologist Scott Wood will be leading tours of the site and sharing insight [...]
Jackass Night Trail
Fountain Hills, AZ, USAThe Night Race within a race! Not ready for 100 Miles or 100K but want to experience Javelina for yourself? This night race has a one loop option for runners who want to experience Javelina and the infamous party at Jackass Junction first hand! Runners are encouraged to dress up for this unique “Jalloween” adventure! [...]
Boo at the Zoo
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott, AZ, United StatesBoo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. 2021 is extra special since Boo falls on a Sunday! This year gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume [...]
Ben Avery Archery Clinic
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.
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesInterpretive 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 [...]
Intro to Camping
Kawanis Park Mill Avenue and All American Way, Tempe, AZ, United StatesIntro to Camping At Intro to Camping we learn and discuss the basics of camping. All members are required to attend Intro to Camping before going on ANY of our Camping adventures. Atabey members will: Learn camping terms and gear Learn to set up and break down Camp Create a Camp itinerary and gear list [...]
Salt River Saturday
Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USAJoin us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G 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)
Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
Field Trip: Tohono Chul Garden Walk
Tohono Chul 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ, United StatesTohono Chul Garden Walk Registration for this walk is free. Trip Difficulty: Easy, ~1 mile walking on paved paths. Restrooms available. Join Tucson Audubon for a birding walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits and winding trails with many birds typical of [...]
Chandler Nature Center Homeschool Day – Tracks and Scat
Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAAges: At least 5 but less than 16 Purrfect your ability to identify animals. Put your investigative skills to work as we claw through tracks and scats to uncover the animal behind the mystery. Through hands-on activity, budding wildlife biologists will search the park to locate and preserve animal tracks. Homeschool Days are designed for [...]
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meeting
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 [...]
Field Trip: Fort Lowell Park, Bird ID Workshop
Fort Lowell Park 2900 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesFort Lowell Park: Learn and practice Merlin Bird ID and Sound ID phone apps Improve your bird ID skills with your smartphone! Apps for birders are like having a well-informed bird guide sitting on your shoulder, and you can leave your heavy field guide book in the car. You’ll get an email 2 days before [...]
Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead Development-Day 1 of 4
Join us for day 1 of 3 at the Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead development. On this first day, we will unload materials, spread them around the site in preparation for the following week's projects, and begin to clear the area for kiosk installation. For more information, click on the registration link.
Field Trip: Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park Registration for this trip is free. Bird beautiful Oracle State Park, situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet at the Kannally Ranch House/Visitor [...]
Pass Mountain Trail Runs
The Pass Mountain Trail Run is the second race in the Aravaipa Running – Desert Runner Trail Series, Arizona’s premier trail & ultra run series. RACE INFORMATION 2022 Update: 10 Km (and possibly 5K) runners may need to park off-site for the race. There will be a shuttle provided from a nearby parking lot to the [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USAJoin Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Lost Dutchman SP Liability Waiver Form
In-Person Event: Mañana en el Parque / Mornings in the Park!
Desert Haven Natural Resource Park 1850 E 36th Street, Tuscon, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Audubon, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, and other partners every 2nd Saturday for Mañana en el Parque! Desert Haven Natural Resource Park, find lots of family fun, kid activities, and nature walks to help you learn about and enjoy our desert. Activities Include: Family Birding Walks led by Tucson Audubon. Nature [...]
Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds: Sabino Canyon
Sabino Canyon Recreation CenterIntroduction to Sonoran Desert Birds: Sabino Canyon Trip Difficulty: Easy. We will stay fairly close to the Visitor Center with no more than 2 miles walking. Limited to 10 participants. Binoculars will be provided for those who need them. This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from other regions who [...]
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