4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesBird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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Passage 13 Trail Work with Saddlebrooke Hiking Club
PASSAGE 13 OracleJoin Saddlebrooke Hiking Club for a morning of work on passage 13. We will focus on brushing, drains, and repairing damaged tread. We will meet at a parking area near Oracle State Park at 8am and will be off the trail by 12pm. The exact meeting location will be provided after registration. For questions, please [...]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLearn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify [...]
Guided Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Eric for a 6.2-mile loop of the southern part of San Tan Trail and Moonlight Trail, which gives scenic views of the southern part of the park including the Malpais Hills Cliffs in the distance. Along the way, we will look for spring wildflowers and learn about the flora, fauna, and ecology of [...]
Bill Williams River NWR Weekly Tour
Havasu National Wildlife RefugeFree event, open to the public (weather permitting). Starts outside the Visitor Center, then walks the Peninsula Trail (paved), and the Delta Trail (unpaved). Be prepared to talk about 1.5 miles outdoors. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring water. Directions: From Lake Havasu City: Travel approximately 17 miles south on Hwy [...]
Free
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch 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
Homeschool Happenings: Wildflower Exploration (Registration required, Limit 20 participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaLearn about desert wildflowers and other flowering plants with Ranger Nikki. We will start indoors in the Nature Center to discuss flowers and pollinators and then head outdoors to search for and observe them. We will take an easy 1-mile walk around the nature center and turf ramada areas to look for flowers such as [...]
White Tank – Invasive Species Removal
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesInvasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Tom's THumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, United StatesSpend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water for [...]
Guided Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesJoin Ranger Eric for a moderate to extremely difficult, but scenic 8.3-mile hike while learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and the White Tank Mountains. We may see early wildflowers in places, depending on how much winter precipitation falls and how cold it is then. The hike may take 5-6 hours. Hiking poles are definitely [...]
Guided Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesJoin Ranger Eric for a moderate to extremely difficult, but scenic 8.3-mile hike while learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and the White Tank Mountains. We may see early wildflowers in places, depending on how much winter precipitation falls and how cold it is then. The hike may take 5-6 hours. Hiking poles are definitely [...]
RAZ the HAZ in the MAZ at Bear Spring Junction
Mount Peely Payson, United StatesIf you’ve been looking for a challenging, but satisfying, 4-day backcountry trail maintenance event in the beautiful Mazatzal Wilderness, then please plan to join us March 22-25 on passage 23, segment 23a of the Mazatzal Divide Trail. Basic backpacking skills and fitness are required for this self-supported trip. Tools, PPE, and training will be provided [...]
Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley,, AZ, United StatesExplore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. . Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio [...]
$5
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch 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
Discovery Station: Ask a Ranger! No Registration required
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAMeet Ranger Kevin from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more for you to touch and inspect. No registration required, just [...]
Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAJoin Ranger Kevin for an exciting evening hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please bring [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Las Sendas Community, 7900 E Eagle Crest Dr, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAMeet in the parking lot of the Las Sendas Community center. Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses.
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesJoin one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]
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 [...]
Completing the Brushing of Trail #297 (Smith Ravine)
Smith Ravine Trailhead Parking Lot Past mile marker five, Groom Creek, AZYTA in partnership with Bike Prescott will be completing the brushing of Trail #297 (Smith Ravine). Plan for the day: After a safety discussion at 08:00, we’ll hike out and get started building trail. We’ll have our break at 10:00, and then be back at the vehicles by 12:00. Directions to Smith Ravine Trailhead Parking [...]
History Walk to Clanton Ranch
Escapule Trailhead 3001 Escapule Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesJoin FSPR and Sandy Heusman for a walk to the Clanton Ranch site. 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. The round trip to the site requires 1.5 miles of walking total. The [...]
Free
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch 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
AZGFD Outdoor EXPO
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United StatesAbout the Event The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. March 23-24, Saturday 9 a.m. to [...]
Free
The Nature of Things Speaker Series- Restoration Kinship
Chandler Downtown Library 22 S. Delaware St, Chandler, United StatesExplore the ecological meaning of restoration of our desert lands, and encounter different approaches and perspectives. Soil Ecologist Edauri Navarro-Perez will present how science defines and practices restoration and how we can incorporate similar principles to establish our connection with the land, its history, and art. Event is held at the Chandler Downtown Library. Registration is [...]
Free
Early Earth Day Celebration at Sunland Village
Sunland Village, 4601 E Dolphin Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206, USACelebrate Earth Day early at Sunland Village's Early Earth Day celebration in Mesa. This event is targeted to trail lovers, nature enthusiasts, and conservationists. It will be a great space to engage with the community while promoting the AZT! ATA is excited to have a booth at this event and is looking for volunteers to [...]
Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, United StatesReady to discover more about what is in the Preserve? This is an experience for you! Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to [...]
Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park
Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesThe 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
Ride Hawknest and Axle Grease at Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, United StatesJoin us on this ride up Axle Grease to West Express, Hawknest, and Basalt Ridge, ending with an exciting flowy downhill on Hawknest back to the trailhead. This is an intermediate skills and moderate cardio ride. Please, no road bikes, hybrids, or folding bikes. All our rides are “no drop,” meaning we will not leave [...]
The Legacy Tour
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United StatesThe Legacy Tour will introduce visitors to the rich 100-year history of Boyce Thompson Arboretum and further appreciation of this land and its legacy. Tour participants will receive a BTA Centennial commemorative pin as a gift at the end of the tour. This tour will follow the Main Trail and is on unpaved trails in [...]
$8 – $18
Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
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