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Art Workshop: Nature Journaling

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

Join us for a fun and educational hands-on art workshop! This month we are diving into the practice of nature journaling. Nature Journals have been used by naturalists, artists, and scientists for centuries. The practice of quiet observation and artistic illustration is often tied with how western science was practiced hundreds of years ago. We'll learn [...]

Awesome Arizona with Roger Naylor

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Arizona is celebrated in Roger Naylor's latest book, 200 Amazing Facts About the Grand Canyon State. 

Event Series Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first come, first served. Arrive before the starting time (7:00am) to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must [...]

Free
Event Series Trap Shooting

Trap Shooting

Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club.  Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]

Fish Camp – TU/BSA

R-C Scout Ranch, 19887 E, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USA

About the Event Weeklong, high-end angling and conservation programs for youth 13-18. Non-scouts welcome. Please register after Nov 1, 2023. Dates are June 2-7, June 9-14 & June 16-24, 2024. Fee Required. Location: R-C Scout Ranch, Payson Hosted by: Grand Canyon Council BSA, Arizona Council of Trout Unlimited

Event Series Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew

Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew.  If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug Robertson at main building at entry. Volunteers needed - Up to [...]

Event Series Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United States

Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]

Mid-Day Monday Trailblazers

Woodland Lake Park E. Woodland Lake Road, Lakeside, United States

(Hiking pace is 2.5 to 3 mph) Woodland Lake Outer Loop 3.7 miles with elevation gain 232 feet. Moderate difficulty taking an average of 80 minutes. Meet at Woodland Lake Park at the big Ramada #2 at 1:15pm for 1:30pm departure. Trail distances are not always exact, and the difficulty rating is subjective. We care about your [...]

Event Series AFC Monthly Meeting

AFC Monthly Meeting

Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

Fishing Utah's Green River - Scott Barrus is the owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service on Utah’s Green River. Scott became sole owner in 2010 and has built his company with a focus on teaching and an emphasis on dry fly fishing. When he’s not rowing the river, you can find Scott hiking, camping, snowboarding, [...]

Event Series Trap Shooting

Wednesday Trap Shooting

Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club.  Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with [...]

Event Series Thursday Night 3D archery

Thursday Night 3D archery

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

 Thursday Night 3D is low key and fun.  If you have never done a 3D shoot before this is a good place to start.  Come on out and have some fun.  New shooters are teamed up with more experienced shooter so that you can “learn the ropes.”  We normally shoot until just before the archery [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free
Event Series Thursday Night 3D archery

Thursday Night 3D archery

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

 Thursday Night 3D is low key and fun.  If you have never done a 3D shoot before this is a good place to start.  Come on out and have some fun.  New shooters are teamed up with more experienced shooter so that you can “learn the ropes.”  We normally shoot until just before the archery [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free

Wapiti Weekend Youth Camp – AES

Camp Raymond, Boy Scout Camp Rd, Parks, AZ 86018, USA 7701 Boy Scout Camp Rd, United States

Camp for youth 8-17 interested in wildlife, conservation, volunteerism, hunting and fishing. Classes include wildlife ID, survival, archery, .22 shooting, shotgun clay targets, muzzleloaders, wildlife calling and more. All meals will be provided.

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 [...]

Family Fishing Clinic – AZ State Parks

Lyman Lake State Park P.O. Box 1428 St., St. Johns, AZ, United States

Bring your family to beautiful Lyman Lake State Park for a great beginner class on how to fish. All equipment will be provided. This 4-hour event will cover how to set up your equipment, basic reel and tackle combos and instruction on how to catch and release your fish. Lyman Lake State Park offers a [...]

Family Fishing Clinic – AZ State Parks

Lyman Lake State Park P.O. Box 1428 St., St. Johns, AZ, United States

Bring your family to beautiful Lyman Lake State Park for a great beginner class on how to fish. All equipment will be provided. This 4-hour event will cover how to set up your equipment, basic reel and tackle combos and instruction on how to catch and release your fish. Lyman Lake State Park offers a [...]

Kayak Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free
Event Series Biking in the White Mountains

Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays

Fire Escape East Lane

Bikes need to be in condition and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Our rides are social, not competitive, with distances determined by the leader and depending on who shows up. If you are not yet on the mountain bike list, please send an email to Suzanne Milligan at suzanne.milligan@yahoo.com.

Past the Peaks

Passage 34 San Francisco Peaks

This event will focus on tread work, drainage, and general tidying up of the corridor. We will be working at elevation, about 8000ft, which will provide much-needed respite from the summer heat. Work will conclude mid afternoon; leaving you time to recreate and enjoy the fruits of our labor.  

Specialty Fly Tying Class – AZ Fly Shop

AZ Fly Shop 3254 E, Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Nothing beats catching a fish on the fly, other than catching a fish on a fly you tied yourself. This specialty class is taught by fly tying expert Bob Greco. We will select a few fly patterns that are HOT and in season to teach you as well as learning more intermediate/advanced techniques to step-up [...]

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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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