Beginner Level Birding at Madera Canyon Registration for this trip is free. Trip difficulty: Moderate. Approximately 1.5 miles on trails, roads and uneven terrain, with moderate elevation gain. Peggy Steffens and Marie Davis are leading a bird walk for beginner birders at Madera Canyon Picnic Area and Santa Rita Lodge. We will provide an easygoing [...]
Virtual Presentation: Attracting Creatures of the Night to Your Yard | Presenters: Jennie MacFarland and Kim Matsushino Registration for this event is free. Your yard can be a great place for amazing animals that come out after dusk. We will talk about Elf Owls, Nighthawks, bats and other amazing animals that are active at night. [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
August 25- Thursday, 5:45 pm Evening Birding: Sweetwater Wetlands Registration for this trip is free. Trip 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 morning is the [...]
Join ATA and Bawker Bawker Cider House for an urban hike! Meet us at Bawker Bawker at 6:30pm on Thursday 8/25 for a 3(ish) mile hike around beautiful downtown Tucson. Afterwards, cool off with a refreshing AZ Trail Prickly Pear cider and grab an AZT sticker. First round of cider will be discounted for hikers. [...]
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Please join us for ATA's annual "get out of the heat" North Rim work event August 25 to August 29 at the Orderville Trailhead. We have a variety of projects lined up including finishing new trail, installing signs and re-installing a steel gate.
White Mountain Community Garden is holding their 2nd annual garden tour event! There will be vendors, garden demonstrations and raffles. Coffe and food trucks too! There is an optional self-paced tour of private gardens and farms! Tickets are $15 in advance at the Showlow Chamber of Commerce, Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall. Tour tickets at the event [...]
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 [...]
Explore Fools Hollow lake on a guided nature walk. There is no entrance fee to attend, and the duration will be about one hour. Entrance personnel will direct you to the proper area.
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)
Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities!
Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at sunset to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox.
McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails! Rides are scheduled for the following dates: June 18, July 9, July 23, Aug 13 & Aug 27. Rides subject to cancel depending on [...]
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of [...]
Join us Sept. 1 for an exciting conversation with independent scholar, editor, poet, and author Wynne Brown, who will share details from Sara Lemmon’s life and work with an emphasis on Sky Island plants. In late 2021, Wynne's book "The Forgotten Botanist: Sara Plummer Lemmon's Life of Science and Art" was published. Since then it [...]
Experts teach kids new to hunting everything needed to hunt dove: firearms safety, biology, hunting, cleaning, cooking and live hunt the next morning. Location: Dry Lake Park, Safford Hosted by: AZGFD, South Eastern Arizona Sportsmen Club Contact: Mitchel Haug; mhaug@azgfd.gov
Experts teach kids new to hunting everything needed to hunt dove: firearms safety, biology, hunting, cleaning, cooking and live hunt the next morning. Location: Dry Lake Park, Safford Hosted by: AZGFD, South Eastern Arizona Sportsmen Club Contact: Mitchel Haug; mhaug@azgfd.gov
Youth dove hunt for beginners age 8-16 who want to learn how to hunt doves with experienced hunters. Lunch provided after the hunt. Location: TBD (Ben Avery used as placeholder) Hosted by: Curry Family, Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club Contact: Pat, yumahuntered@gmail.com
Learn to hunt dove from experienced mentors at an AZGFD wildlife area. Bird identification, hunting tips, gun safety, and food provided. Location: Robbins Butte Wildlife Area, Buckeye Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Arizona Outdoor Sports, National Wild Turkey Federation Registration: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
Explore Fools Hollow lake on a guided nature walk. There is no entrance fee to attend, and the duration will be about one hour. Entrance personnel will direct you to the proper area.
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)
Mentored dove hunt for Women & Disabled hunting participants. The event includes parking assistance, a safety briefing, dove cleaning and cooking seminars. Meals provided. Location: Robbins Butte Wildlife Area, Buckeye Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, No Excuses Hunting, Copper State Hunting Retriever Club Contact: Roy, (928) 587-8894, imbeeman59@yahoo.com
Rose Canyon Trip Difficulty: Moderate. ~3 mile hike out-and-back via a paved road with 500 ft elevation change (down going in, up coming back). Rose Canyon is a ponderosa pine forest at 7000′ elevation. We will slowly bird Rose Canyon from the small parking lot off Catalina Highway down towards the campground, walking on Rose [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
Through generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45 minute- 1 hour walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover [...]
For adult women in a fun, safe environment. Learn fishing, hunting, kayaking,hiking, rappelling and camping. Includes evening activities, meals and lodging. Fee required. Location: Prescott Area Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation Register: www.azwildlife.org/bow/ (480) 201-7456, bow@azwildlife.org
Arizona Women of Trout Unlimited - Annual Trip
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