Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Each month will have a new theme, speaker, and art activity. All events are free! Bats of the Desert Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by Graduate Research Assistant Mallory Davies (Lab Manager of The Stoner Lab, University of Arizona), then create your own paper bat [...]
Join us on October 3rd for an evening bat walk with graduate research assistants Madilyne Von Rotz and Mallory Davies! Join them at 5:30pm at the Tumamoc Hill Boathouse for a brief introduction to their work followed by an evening walk up Tumamoc Hill! Learn about the acoustic monitoring being conducted on Tumamoc and take [...]
Come out and learn all about the unique Kaibab squirrel and celebrate our public lands and ponderosa pine forests in a welcoming and safe atmosphere. Experienced or beginner? Get hunting tips, techniques and game processing and cooking tips. Location: Flagstaff area exact location TBD Contact: Michael Cravens, 314-401-5651, michael@azwildlife.org Important: Registration is required for each person in [...]
Cacti are a unique group of plants, covered in spines and built to survive some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University explores the adaptations that let cacti thrive where most other plants can't, along with the diversity of form and habitat found across this large plant family. Presented by [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 17B, 19A,19B or 20A. This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 133 or 37B? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: Tim [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 29 or 30A? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship on deer hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided. Location TBD Information:info@intothewildoutdoors.org, 520-507-0871, www.intothewildoutdoors.org Draw information: Participants must have an deer tag for the unit(s) [...]
A talk on "The Phoenix Tree," presented by Lorna Cox. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill hosts a series of talks focused on topics that relate to the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. All talks are open to the public. Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30pm Ephemeral jewels: hydrology, ecology, and trails connecting the tinajas of the Pinacate For vast portions of the [...]
Hone your skills in the Petrified Forest at one or both of these 4-hour rogaines* on October 17th and 18th!~ Pre-registration: Due to participation limits inside the national park, pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Regular registration is open until Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM. Late registration ends on Tuesday, October 13 at 11:59 PM. [...]
Welcome to the 2026-2027 edition of the Tumamoc Author Series, a collaboration between Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, the Southwest Center and the University of Arizona Press. In this third year, we continue the tradition of bringing original, diverse visions of the Southwest and engaging in lively conversations with our fellow Tumamoc pilgrims. On October 21, we start by wondering what [...]
Are you up for a challenge? Come on out either solo or with your team and compete in the games! Adventure Race 6/12-hour run/bike/paddle Navigation by foot and optionally by mountain bike and packraft Teams of 1 to 4 Individuals (Solos allowed) Inflatable and portable watercraft only Rograine 3/6/13-hour rograine Navigation on foot Solos and [...]
Join us for Desert Discovery Day on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at beautiful Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek. This free family festival features hands-on activities, close encounters with native wildlife, and interactive exhibits celebrating the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust, the [...]
Calling 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 [...]
Enjoy the fresh air, get some exercise, and test your navigation skills at this weeklong competition in Southeast Arizona. This event serves as the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) North American Orienteering Championships (NAOC), North American Junior Orienteering Championships (NAJOC), and North American Youth Orienteering Championships (NAYOC). There are three Event Venues, spread roughly 100 miles [...]
Multiple 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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