Mason Center/Arthur Pack Park REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop. Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at [...]
Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]
Learn about the breeding resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to [...]
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 [...]
Learn about your bike and riding equipment with local experts and take a short group ride. So you want to get into mountain biking? Or do you need to freshen up your riding skills? If so, then this clinic is geared for you. No matter the reason, like any new sport, mountain biking can be [...]
Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. San Pedro House a historic ranch house restored by the Friends of the San Pedro River is a bookstore and gift shop run by volunteers. The area around the San Pedro House features interpretive signs of various native plants of the area, [...]
You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work hard as advocates, managers, non-profits and volunteers to keep Arizonans and visitors on the trails and promote sustainable recreation. What's the Summit all about? For two years, the Network for Arizona trails [...]
The Network for Arizona Trails (NAzT) is a broad collaborative of non-motorized and motorized trail builders, planners, managers, advocates and supporters that seeks to elevate trail recreation throughout our State and communities. You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work [...]
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)
Hear from Arizona Executive Director, Board Members, and LUNG FORCE Ambassadors. Enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, and exclusive discounts! Join the American Lung Association in Arizona as we kick off our LUNG FORCE Walk with Road Runner Sports Tempe Marketplace! You'll hear from the Arizona Executive Director, Board Members, and LUNG FORCE Ambassadors on the importance [...]
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]
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 dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating [...]
May 9, Monday, 7:00 am El Rio Open Space Registration for this walk is free. REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Easy. No gain in elevation. 1.5 miles on dirt and paved trails. Restroom and water available at trailhead. Trip duration about 2.5 hours. We’ll start with a spotting scope on the viewing platform, then wander the ‘long way’ around the pond. [...]
May 9- Monday, 8:00 am Rose Canyon Registration for this walk is free. | REGISTRATION FULL Trip Difficulty: Moderate. ~3 mile hike out-and-back via a paved road with ~500 ft elevation change (down going in, up coming back). Pit toilets available. Rose Canyon is a ponderosa pine forest at 7000′ elevation. We will slowly bird Rose [...]
May 10- Tuesday, 7:00 AM Fort Lowell Park Registration for this walk is free. | REGISTRATION FULL Trip Difficulty: Easy, around 1 mile on paved and unpaved surfaces, including grass and gravel. Restrooms and water available at the park. Fort Lowell Park in Tucson offers a few different types of habitat in a compact space, [...]
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. And you can experience it for free every second Tuesday during the garden's community days! Simply visit the website [...]
Inviting Greater Roadrunners into Your Yard | Presenter: Jennie Macfarland & Kim Matsushino Registration for this event is free. | Greater Roadrunners are enigmatic and dynamic birds and an icon of the desert southwest. In the bird popularity contest they rank very high and for good reason. They are fierce predators who will take on prey as [...]
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 [...]
Meet other birders at the San Pedro House and enjoy a morning walk among the riparian area and sight some beautiful birds to add to your list!
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed [...]
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed [...]
Looking for volunteers to teach fly tying or casting to women recovering from breast cancer. Need one on one instructors and casting and tying knowledge to share!
Count birds while walking the Preserve trails for eBird Global Big Day! Click on program title for more details. For World Migratory Bird Day and eBird Global Big Day, join Cindy Marple and Kathe Anderson to count birds around the Preserve’s trails for this community science birding event. There will be three 1.5-hour long sessions [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds TH
Join us to weed, water & prune the Hummingbird Habitat. Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, water & garden tools and enjoy a cool early morning in our walled bird garden. Just drop in or contact our volunteer coordinator, Anne Koch, atredray@gmail.com.
Match Director: Jim Merritt //57 SHOTS//Steel targets \\50 -200 Yards \\ MAX SCORE 70 Match held Monthly on every 2nd Sunday @ 8AM on Bay #10 Contact Jim Merritt for more information @ 928-692-1318
May 14th Migratory Bird Storytime and Bird Outing -registration full!
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)
Nighttime Migration: Sabino Canyon Night Walk Registration for this event is free. | Join us at Sabino Canyon for an evening walk in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! This year’s theme for WMBD is focused on light pollution and its effect on birds. Did you know that many birds migrate only during the night? [...]
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