Join us at the Fox for a joyful celebration of literacy and our home in the Sonoran Desert amidst the glorious monsoon season! This year we’ll remember and celebrate the beloved, local writer of the desert, Byrd Baylor, who passed away last summer. Get ready for: Fun and hands-on literacy and desert activities The Academy Award [...]
Let’s have a little fun in July with a night of SAILING TRIVIA. Everyone will join in the fun with the chance to test your knowledge and win a prize for your team. Whether you know a lot, or a little, join us for a night of fun and competition. We’ll wrap-up with an ice-cream [...]
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 [...]
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]
Join the ranger for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile walk to watch the sunset and the rising full moon. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the ranger for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile walk to watch the sunset and the rising full moon. We will enjoy the tranquil [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
We will be offering another information packed meet and greet session on July 14th from 10 am-11 am via Zoom so that you can learn more about the ECO programs and have an opportunity to meet the ECO Founder Kathy Balman and our other ECO Stewards (teachers). Please RSVP . A zoom link will be [...]
Birds ‘N Bingo at Bawker Bawker Cider House This event is free to join, but plan to bring money for drinks/food. | Come out to Bawker Bawker Cider House for some birds, brews, and bingo! You’ll put your bird ID knowledge to the test, compete to win sweet birdy prizes, and sip some of the [...]
Bats are completely misunderstood creatures. These flying mammals are an incredible species that fill a very special niche! Come join us and wildlife biologist, Jeff Meyers, and learn about the different species that inhabit Arizona, their natural history and just what is so great about these animals! Instructed by Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Dubiach, wildlife [...]
Trimming downed trees from the trail on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is especially for certified sawyers or those who wish to practice their skills to become certified! We'll be working directly with Park Service staff to clear trees from the AZT within the Grand Canyon on the North Rim [...]
Family 3D fun shoot. Special courses: extreme, long shot and smoker and more! Raffles. Outdoor vendors and food on site. Location: Mormon Lake Hosted by: Arizona Bowhunters Association Information: archerybowhunters.com
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River.
Head to WMG for Family Saturdays! Learn about greywater and conservation, plus enjoy bilingual story time and a scavenger hunt, and build your own tippy tap. A tippy tap is hand washing station that conserves water and provides greywater for plants! We will provide all the materials needed. Bring any sturdy gallon jugs or decorations [...]
3-Gun Match, 3rd Saturday of each month. Set up begins at 7 am Summer and 8am Winter Hours on Bay 2. Everyone needs to participate in setting up and tear down, taping, scoring, resetting and/or other tasks to participate in the event. Sign up closes after setup is completed. Safety briefing will be done at the completion of [...]
Join AMDO as they repair and secure a Water Catchment damaged by recent high winds. For more information, email Terry at terry@azmuledeer.org " As per AMDO's email "Meet on July 16 @ 8am at the Drake water catchment. This is the catchment we repaired the NE side of 2 years ago. Now the NW side has [...]
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)
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.
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. 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 [...]
Bring the whole family and explore some fun activities and learn abouty nature! Meeting sopt to be announced! Park entry fee required. Text or email Kathy Balman 678-457-0802 ecoexplorersatl@gmail.com
Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and vendors, and presentations start at 6 p.m. There will be raffles and auctions. Seating is limited. Food donation for raffle. Location: Calvary Community Church, 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy (I-17), Phoenix, west side entrance Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America Info: David, (602) 309-3430, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org About the Location [...]
Join the ranger on an easy walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the ranger for a one-mile walk on the easy terrain of Merkle Trail to learn the basics of our incredible Sonoran Desert – from the adaptations of plants and animals to how you [...]
Stop by the nature center to learn about some of the incredible creatures that live in our desert, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. Learn about some of the fascinating creatures that live in our desert, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. The table display will include specimens such as skulls, pelts, feathers and exoskeletons. [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
Limit 20 people. Join rangers to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click on this program title for more details. Join rangers to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant is usually open to private groups only and there is an access gate; registered participants will [...]
Limit 10 people. Join Ranger Eric to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! We will meet at Area 9 and hike parts of the Ford Canyon and Waddell Trails (see map link here: white-tank-8x11.pdf (maricopacountyparks.net)). Hiking [...]
This event is an annual event and parents almost fight to get their children into this event each year. Wapiti Weekend is a two-day educational camp for children and teens ages 5-18. Registration this year will be an ONLINE PROCESS YOUTH FEE: $50 per participant. Youth fee covers all meals, activities and a t-shirt for the [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Each July the Empire Ranch Foundation celebrates the National Day of the Cowboy at the historic Empire Ranch. It’s a free, fun family event. Plan to join us on July 23rd! Demonstrations: Ranching tools by Bill Schock Reata making by Dick Schorr Saddle making by Brad Faulkner Horse’n Around Rescue Ranch Groundwork horse [...]
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