Got questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details. Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also [...]
Free 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 [...]
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 [...]
Learn about the plants, animals, and ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for details. Join Ranger Eric on a 2.4-mile roundtrip hike on the Cottonwood Trail, as we learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and its unique flora and fauna. The hike is rated as [...]
Discover an unforgettable trail ride along the ever-flowing Salt River. Saddle up and settle in for a Sonoran Desert guided horse ride that tracks through the majestic Goldfield Mountain range, into dry arroyos and up the creosote-covered hills overlooking Saguaro Lake. Whether first-time or seasoned rider, this desert adventure is sure to celebrate your love [...]
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 [...]
Take a walk on the wild side. Experience the Chandler Nature Center on a 30-minute tour and learn about Arizona’s various ecosystems, animals, and plants. Drop in every third Friday of the month.
Join 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 [...]
Learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and its unique plants and animals during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the flora, fauna, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert on this 3.4-mile loop hike of Blevins, Meridian, and Amigos Wash [...]
There have been over 200 bird species seen at this water recharge facility, making this site one of the best birding spots in the east valley. This site has many rare birds. These free walks are sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon, The Riparian Preserve of Gilbert, and Liberty Wildlife. We provide loaner binoculars, and expert [...]
Join us on passage 4 for a morning of trail work and afternoon of hiking in honor of Women's History Month! Group camping will be available near the worksite Friday and Saturday. All are welcome! Our primary project will involve rock work to address an area of degraded tread. Other tasks may include brushing and drainage [...]
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Click program title for more details. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can [...]
Cave Creek Trails Maintenance Event Registration - link to registration form is at bottom of this page Saturday, March 16, 2024 Assemble 8:30 AM at the Cave Creek Trailhead Seven Springs Recreation Area Thank you for joining us out in the field! Please complete the following steps to register for our Cave Creek Trails [...]
No Camping Experience? No Problem. Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families with kids that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors from one of our campgrounds! You will learn how to [...]
We are elated to offer you a serene escape from daily life through our monthly yoga class for all levels. Skillfully guided by certified yoga instructor Deb McClarnon, this transformative session unfolds in our garden’s idyllic surroundings. You’ll move through tranquil postures, harmonizing breath and body to enhance flexibility and circulatory health. Space is limited, [...]
This walk is hosted by Friends of the San Pedro River. All walks are free and open to the public. No reservations required. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining [...]
Coffee, Casting, Camaraderie & Trash Pick-up. Meet at the Blue Point Recreation Area
Take a tour of Millville, the location of several historic silver mills and a once thriving town, as well as an adjacent Indian rock art site, with FSPR docent Richard Bauer. The tour will focus on the history of mining and the mills, which were active during the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a [...]
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 [...]
The 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 [...]
Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can also learn how to document your findings on the citizen science app, iNaturalist. The route will be an out-and-back walk [...]
Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at this stationary program at the Nature Center. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will [...]
Join us as we get outdoors and show some love to the Old Baldy Trail in Mount Wrightson Wilderness. Don't worry if you’re new to trail work- no experience necessary. Just come ready to get your hands dirty and have a great time! Wild Arizona will provide the tools and guidance you need to have [...]
Doug Wolfe, Paleontologist and Principal Investigator for the Zuni Basin Pelontological Project, speaks on "Dinosaurs in the Greenhouse" Presentation will include a talk, example fossils and casts for viewing. There will also be handouts and free fossil specimens for children and students. Attendance for members is free. Attendance for non-members is $10
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 [...]
Higley Ponds - Monday Mar 18th, 7:00 a.m. with our President Theona. Higley Ponds is located on the NEC of Higley and Ocotillo. The parking area is at the 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. The ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. We will [...]
Join Ranger Kevin on a moderate hike to look for late-season wildflowers and other blooming plants, as well as butterflies. Join Ranger Kevin for a 3.5-mile hike along parts of the Overton and Go John Trails as we set off in search of wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs and cacti as well as the butterflies that [...]
Hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet [...]
About the Event Doors open at 6pm and the seminar starts at 7 p.m. Awesome raffles, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Seating is open and no registration is required. Location: TBD Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America Info: davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430
Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as wintering waterfowl.
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