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  • History Walk to Clanton Ranch

    Clanton Ranch Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Join FSPR docent Sandy Huesman for a walk to the Clanton Ranch. Here Old Man Clanton grazed (stolen) cattle in a large pasture along the San Pedro. This site was a key location in the Wyatt Earp vs. The Cowboys epic.  A round trip to the site requires 1.5 miles of walking total. The trail [...]

  • Attend AZ Fly Shop Spring Fling

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

    The AZ Fly Shop Spring Fling is a Saturday full of games, booths, raffles and fly tying classes. Learn fly tying with beginners and flyfishing experts. There is also a barbecue and other foods.

  • Start March With Southwest Spring Week!

    Start March With Southwest Spring Week!
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    Spend your Spring Break by joining Southwest Spring Week. This annual tradition includes 9 days of orienteering from Tucson to Phoenix. Build your orienteering skills while exploring the desert terrain of Southern Arizona with a family member or friend. Dress for the warm to hot weather and bring water along with a map, compass and [...]

  • Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

    Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill 38443 N 64th St., Cave Creek

    Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]

  • Focus on the Foothills Field Course: Geology

    sidewinder rd 36800 Sidewinder Rd. C26, Carefree

    Desert Foothills Land Trust is excited to present our Spring 2025 Focus on the Foothills Field Course! Join DFLT staff, volunteers, and conservation field professionals for a unique, on-the-land learning opportunity. From Black Mountain to Skull Mesa, the mountains surrounding our area help provide a clue to the past. Steve Jones and Kathy Pedrick will [...]

    $40

  • Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

    Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill 38443 N 64th St., Cave Creek

    Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]

  • Tumamoc Talks: Arizona’s Framework for Water Regulation and Agricultural Sustainability

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Sharon B. Megdal, PhD is Director of The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center, a Cooperative Extension center and a research unit in the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Dr. Megdal will explain how Arizona water regulation [...]

    Free

  • White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park 8698 White Tanks Vista Ct, Waddell, AZ, United States

    Sign up: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/64338717602 Learn more about the Desert Defenders: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desert-defenders/ Maricopa County Parks (AZMNA-MC Chapter Sponsor) plans to hit the ground running in 2025, with nearly 60Desert Defender Invasive Species Removal Events from January through early May at over seven parks. This important work helps improve the park's native biodiversity in two ways, by removing the [...]

  • Rattlesnakes in Arizona: Not As Bad As You May Think

    Online AZ, United States

    Most people fear rattlesnakes when they think of the Arizona wilderness. But all snakes, no matter how dangerous or fearsome they are, are an essential part of the ecosystem. Jeff Meyers from the Arizona Game and Fish Department discusses the need to save rattlesnakes to preserve future generations of wildlife.

    $10

  • Estrella – Invasive Species Removal

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Sign up: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/692133944019 Learn more about the Desert Defenders: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desert-defenders/ Maricopa County Parks (AZMNA-MC Chapter Sponsor) plans to hit the ground running in 2025, with nearly 60Desert Defender Invasive Species Removal Events from January through early May at over seven parks. This important work helps improve the park's native biodiversity in two ways, by removing the [...]

  • Fishing Series – Peoria Park Rangers

    Pioneer Park 8755 N 83rd Ave, Peoria

    Join us for a FREE fishing series designed for kids ages 0-17! Whether you're new to fishing or looking to hone your skills, this series is perfect for you. In this series you will discover and fish at various beautiful lake around Peoria. Gear will be provided. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at [...]

  • White Tank Mt Park with Joe Ford and Tom Locascio

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USA

    Come on down! White Tank Regional Park. The Birdwalk group meets on the south porch of the Nature Center. A program will follow in the Nature Center, "Thrushes".  

    Free

  • Recreational Area Cleanups

    BLM Box Canyon trailhead Rincon Rd., Wickenburg, United States

    Love the environment? Come help us keep it clean. Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No [...]

    Free

  • Youth Fishing Clinic

    West Wetlands Pond 1300 W. Water St, Yuma, United States

    Southwest Wildlife Foundation (SWF) sponsored event for youth ages 5-15. SWF is providing all necessary equipment (poles, bait, etc.) Ramada #32 at the pond. Come out and enjoy a day of fishing on us. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all events. Anyone 10-17 years old can purchase a youth combo license for [...]

  • History Walk to Millville & Petroglyph Trail

    Millville and Petroglyph Discovery Trail Huachuca City, AZ, United States

    Walk this trail with FSPR docent Richard Bauer to visit Millville, location of two historic silver mills, and an adjacent Indian petroglyph site. The tour will focus on the history of mining and the mills which were active during the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a 2 mile walk on an uneven dirt and [...]

  • Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited

    Blue Point Recreation Area Fort McDowell, AZ, United States

    Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]

  • Chandler Nature at Night

    Chandler Nature Center 11400 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

    Explore the Wild after the sun goes down. Join us at Veterans Oasis Park for an enchanting evening hosted by Chandler Nature Center that promises to ignite your passion for the great outdoors! Great for all ages, join us for an evening of fun activities: Nature-related crafts and activities Guided night hikes Exciting exhibitors Raffle [...]

  • Faith and Science Speaker Series: Rattlesnakes Fact and Fiction

    Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale

    DFLT is excited to partner with the Franciscan Renewal Center for their Faith and Science Speaker Series! Bryan Hughes of Rattlesnake Solutions will present "Rattlesnakes: Fact and Fiction." Few animals spawn mythology like rattlesnakes do. Whether you're new to Arizona, just visiting, or have lived here for years you're sure to have heard misinformation about [...]

  • Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve

    New River Nature Reserve 3906 W. New River Rd., New River, United States

    Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]

  • White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park 8698 White Tanks Vista Ct, Waddell, AZ, United States

    Sign up: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/64338717602 Learn more about the Desert Defenders: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desert-defenders/ Maricopa County Parks (AZMNA-MC Chapter Sponsor) plans to hit the ground running in 2025, with nearly 60Desert Defender Invasive Species Removal Events from January through early May at over seven parks. This important work helps improve the park's native biodiversity in two ways, by removing the [...]

  • CAST for Kids at Lake Pleasant -volunteers needed

    Pleasant Harbor Marina, 40202 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85383, USA

    We need:  55-60 Boat Captains so every child who registers can go out on the water. We need pontoon or deck boats as well as bass boats. No inflatables! Other positions such as registration, shore helpers and more. Please reach out to us! lakepleasant@castforkids.org

  • Walk to the Spanish Settlement of Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate

    Presidio Santa Cruz Trailhead N Keller Rd, United States

    In the 18th century, the Spanish planned a settlement named the Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate near the San Pedro River.  The historic walk is for three miles over flat and uneven terrains.

  • Visit the Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo

    Join Southwest Spring Week in Phoenix
    Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

    Tour the Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo to see wildlife exhibits, animals, fishing tanks and shooting ranges. This family-friendly event is hosted by local and statewide conservation organizations and recreation groups.

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Wildland Fires

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th St, Scottsdale, United States

    The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Land Trust invite the community to an exciting evening of discovery at the upcoming Foothills Speaker Series event, "Wildland Fire." Have you ever wondered how wildfires are managed in our unique Sonoran Desert landscape? Join us for an illuminating evening with wildland fire ecologists from Tonto National Forest, as [...]

  • Riparian Photopoint Refresher Session for New Photopoint Volunteers

    This session is specifically for those who have NOT done this project before.  If you are an experienced photopoint volunteer, of course you can join in this session.  But you  may get more out of one of the refresher sessions. This is an online Zoom training session.  Fill out and submit the Registration Form below, [...]

  • Bird Walk At San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian [...]

  • Prepare for May Fishing Trip on San Juan River

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

    At the start of April, we'll show you how to prepare for a fishing trip on the San Juan River in May. Fishing experts will go over maps of the river and find the most productive locations and holes to fish. Learn the tips and tricks on how to find the most fish in the [...]

  • Riparian Photopoint Refresher Session for Experienced Photopoint Volunteers

    This session is specifically for those who have done this project before.  If you are new to the project, please sign up for one of the training sessions for new folks. This is an online Zoom training session.  Fill out and submit the Registration Form below, and you will receive an invitation. Riparian Photopoint Registration [...]

  • Raz the Haz in the Mazatzal – The Park 2025

    Passage 23, in the Mazatzal Wilderness Region , United States

    Please join the ATA April 4-7 on Passage 23, in the Mazatzal Wilderness Region near Pine for a trail work event. This project is rated strenuous.  This 4-day project will focus on brushing and drainage work. This is a backcountry event - see the full event description for more details. For more information or to [...]

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