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Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

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

A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two [...]

Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend – Passage 4 Temporal Gulch (VETS Reroute Project)

Temporal Gulch, Arizona 85624, USA

  The ATA VETS Program and Coronado National Forest Service are hosting this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend (VVWW) continuing to build a brand new reroute section on Passage 4 of the Arizona Trail near the picturesque town of Patagonia, AZ. As a special bonus, we will be celebrating the birthday of one of our regular veteran volunteers, Collin [...]

Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino Canyon

April 21, Thursday, 7:00 AMIntroduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino CanyonRegistration for this trip is free. | Register HereTrip difficulty: Moderate. Walk about 2 miles, primarily on dirt paths, limited elevation gain.Meet by 7 am at the Visitor Center. We’ll finish by 9:00am.This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from [...]

Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Saguaro Blooms Guided Hike – San Tan (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

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

Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. Registration required. Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. We [...]

Field Trip: Evening Birding at Sweetwater Wetlands

April 21- Thursday, 5:10 pmEvening Birding: Sweetwater WetlandsRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip 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 [...]

Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]

Field Trip: Oracle State Park

April 22- Friday, 7:30 amOracle State ParkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Bird 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 [...]

Earth Day Hike in Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Come hike with Ranger Kevin in celebration of Earth Day. The hike will take us through the beautiful riparian stretch of Cave Creek on the lower Dragonfly Trail for approximately two miles. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is required for this program. Attendance is [...]

Butterflies & Blooms (no registration required)

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

Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. For Earth Day, learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and native plant gardening to attract pollinators in the front garden with Ranger Eric! We will also have details on how [...]

Earth Day @Papago Park

Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-papago-park-tickets-302301872037

Part 2 Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds

April 22, Friday- 11 AMPart 2 (of 3): Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for HummingbirdsThis three part workshop is meant for those of you who are just getting into birding and are eager to develop your birdwatching skills and knowledge in the field. We'll meet at the Paton Center each of these mornings [...]

Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event

Massacre Grounds Trailhead 4801 E Forest St, Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing invasive fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds Trailhead and help prevent wildfires and save native plants and animals!

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

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

This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]

The Flora of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us as we look at some of the more common species of plants in the conservation area including the Foothill Palo Verde, Arizona's state tree as well as this month's featured plant on Maricopa County's Eco-blitz. This morning's walk will take us through the Fairy Duster/Metate Trails loop for a total of about three miles. No dogs [...]

Earth Day Expo at Carefree Desert Gardens

Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy St, Carefree, AZ, United States

Spending a day in Carefree Desert Gardens is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. We hope you will come out and join us for this FREE family friendly event. Participants will learn about desert wildlife with live presentations of birds and reptiles. Learn about our precious planet at this engaging event hosted by the [...]

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Earth Day Event Carefree

Come visit us in Carefree to learn about orienteering and complete an orienteering course! https://www.citysuntimes.com/news/carefree/town-of-carefree-hosts-earth-day-celebration/article_aba5aea6-aebc-11ec-a426-4ff667200c49.html

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

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)

Butterfly Basics with the Ranger

Meet the Ranger in the Nature Center to learn about these important pollinators!  We'll explore the "Pollinator Garden" and surrounding areas to find a variety of butterflies and other pollinators. No pets, please. Bring plenty of water. Wear sturdy shoes. COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Program Info. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Cave Creek Regional Park at (602) 506-2930. [...]

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic

Parking Lot 32, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA AZ, United States

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at 5 p.m. to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox. Watch this calendar and the newsletter for seasonal time changes.

Creatures of the Night Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]

Scorpions in the Wild

You've probably heard that scorpions glow under black light. But have you ventured into the night to find them? Join our ranger on a late evening hike as we explore the mysterious and fascinating world of scorpions! Bring drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes, and a black light (if you have one). Meet at Nature Center.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp

About the Event For adult women in a fun, safe environment. Learn fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, rappelling, camping, evening activities, meals and lodging. Fee required. Meeting on: Date Time Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:00am - 2:00pm Friday, April 29, 2022 5:00pm - 11:45pm Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm • Location: Prescott Area - [...]

Plants of the Sonoran Desert

Did you know that the Sonoran Desert is home to more than 2,000 species of plants? On this half-mile hike, explore the lives of our native species, from the iconic saguaro to the resilient desert ironwood. Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Nursery Tank trailhead.

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Be outdoors Arizona’s event calendar is a repository of various events hosted by many different organizations. Attendance and participation at any of the published events are deemed at your own risk and that attending or taking part in the event must use good judgement, obey all laws and take reasonable care to avoid injury to their person or property. This disclaimer exempts Be Outdoors Arizona and Be Outdoors Arizona Foundation from liability because of loss, damage, theft, or injury to body or property of attendees at any event listed on the calendar.

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