Noteworthy & Notorious Arizonans – Educational Hike
An easy hike with stories of lesser-known Arizona figures, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, United States
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Youth Deer Camp Unit 36A, 36B & 36C
Buenos Aires Group Campsite Mile Post 4 - Arivaca Sasabe Rd ArivacaAre you a youth with a tag for Units 36A, 36B or 36C? This camp offers offers a large group campsite providing for dry camping for tents and camp trailers. There are 38 campsites and are first come first serve. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Friday and Saturday as well as breakfast on [...]
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Unit 41 Yuma Youth Small Game Camp
Palomas Plains - Hyder Palomas Harquahala Road and County 15th Street N Yuma CountyCalling hunters between the ages of 8 and 16! Come to this camp and learn to hunt small game, quail, and rabbits with experienced mentors. Outdoor activities are available at base camp. Meals are provided Friday evening through Sunday morning. Information: Kelly Young, kyoung@azgfd.gov, 928-341-4063 About the Location: GPS 33.0284, -113.4805 Important: Registration is required for each [...]
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Arlington Valley Excursion with Tom Locascio
TBDSonoran Audubon birding excursion to the Arlington Valley led by Tom Locascio. Limited to 12 participants. To sign up and get the meeting location, email locascio2000@hotmail.com.
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Gilbert Community Bird Walk
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United StatesDesert Rivers Audubon community bird walk at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert. Free; no reservation needed.
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Crested Saguaro – Educational Hike
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United StatesA difficult 8-mile hike for experienced hikers to see a crested saguaro, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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A Meditation Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, United StatesA half-mile mindful walk on the Jane Rau Trail with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Scenic Rock Formations Ride
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, United StatesA moderate-pace group ride of about 12 miles for beginner to intermediate riders, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Bubbling Ponds / Page Springs with Bob McCormick
Bubbling Ponds Preserve 1970 N Page Springs Rd, CornvilleSonoran Audubon birding outing to the Bubbling Ponds / Page Springs Fish Hatchery area led by Bob McCormick. Carpool departs from I-17 & Bell Rd at 7:30am. Limited to 12 participants.
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Glendale Recharge Ponds with Kathe Coot
Glendale Recharge Ponds New River Trail E, GlendaleSonoran Audubon bird outing at the Glendale Recharge Ponds led by Kathe Coot. Limited to 7 participants. Register by emailing Kathe.coot@cox.net.
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All Afield Hike with AWF at Ramsey Canyon
Ramsey Canyon Preserve Sierra Vista, AZNestled in the Huachuca Mountains, Ramsey Canyon Preserve is one of North America's premier birding destinations, where a cool, spring-fed riparian forest supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including hummingbirds, elegant trogons, butterflies, and other species found few other places in the United States. The shady trail winds through Arizona's unique Sky Island ecosystem, offering [...]
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Trailside Bike Repair Basics
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, United StatesA hands-on McDowell Sonoran Conservancy class on basic trailside bike maintenance: a pre-ride checklist, the tools to carry, and step-by-step chain and tire repair for tubed and tubeless setups. Free; space is limited, so save your spot with the RSVP on the event page.
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Lecture: Master Planned Developments in Scottsdale
Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesMcDowell Sonoran Conservancy lecture with Don Hadder on master planned developments in Scottsdale, at the Mustang Library. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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More Pie Please – Thanksgiving Hike
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, United StatesA moderate 2.5-mile Thanksgiving morning hike (about 1.5 hours) with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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White Tank Mountain Regional Park with Tom Locascio
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesSonoran Audubon bird outing at White Tank Mountain Regional Park led by Tom Locascio. Questions: locascio2000@hotmail.com.
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Sonoran Desert Discovery – Educational Walk
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, United StatesA guided walk giving an overview of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's geology and ecology, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Mentored Predator Hunts in November
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Predator Hunts are available throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Schedule a date, time and location that works for you. Topics include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, your group will learn the ins [...]
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Mentored Quail Hunts in November
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Quail / Upland Bird Hunts throughout the Sesaon (Oct. 16 - Feb. 7, 2027) for new or beginning hunters. Schedule a date, time and location that works for you. Topics include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the [...]
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Mentored Rabbit Hunts in November
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesMultiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and [...]
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Mentored Dove Hunt
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United StatesDon't miss out! Join the wait list for this event. Multiple Small Group Mentored Late Season Dove Hunts Nov. 20 - Jan. 3, 2027 for beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the [...]
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Bootlegger, Coyote Canyon, Renegade Trails Hike
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United StatesA difficult 6.8-mile hike (about 3.5 hours, 255 ft gain) through the more remote parts of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, best for experienced hikers. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Foothills Speaker Series: Backyard Astronomy
The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, ScottsdaleExplore the science of astronomy and how you can get started stargazing at home with Kevin LeGore of Focus Astronomy. He will explore practical tips for getting started with astronomy at home, from choosing gear to knowing when and where to look. Afterwards, join their team to explore the night sky with professional-grade telescopes. Whether [...]
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Telescope Workshop: Operating Your Telescope
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesPhoenix Astronomical Society workshop on setting up and operating your telescope, held at PVCC. End time is approximate.
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True Grit – Educational Walk
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, United StatesA one-mile walk on how women lived and worked in the McDowell Mountains, with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Hike
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United StatesA moderate 4-mile hike following a saguaro's growth from seed to skeleton, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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Herb Walk at Mission Garden
Mission Gardens 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson,, AZ, United StatesA volunteer herbalist leads a guided walk through the Michael Moore Medicinal Garden at Mission Garden. Learn about the medicinal value of the plants, their traditional uses, and the knowledge surrounding them. Advance registration is required; see the Mission Garden event page for the sign-up link and price.
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Sonoran Desert Discovery – Educational Walk
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, United StatesA guided walk giving a geological and ecological overview of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's plants and animals and how they survive. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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San Pedro River Nature Walk
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesA guided nature walk with the Friends of the San Pedro River through shaded cottonwood-willow groves, with stops along the San Pedro River and Green Kingfisher Pond. Look for butterflies, signs of wildlife and birdsong. The walk covers 1.5 to 2 miles on easy terrain and is suitable for most adults and children. Free; no [...]
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Fire in the Desert – Educational Hike
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, United StatesA moderate 2.2-mile hike on why destructive desert fires are increasing and how Conservancy research helps limit them. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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San Pedro River Bird Walk
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesA two-to-three-hour bird walk with the Friends of the San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, home to over 100 breeding bird species and a migration corridor for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Walkers usually see 30-60 species. Bring water, a hat and binoculars. All are welcome, but the walk [...]
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