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Free Admission Days at Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA 301 N Galvin Pkwy, United States

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 [...]

Summer Speaker Series: Laura Miller, Gardening for Monarchs (Zoom Only)

Online Virtual Format

Laura Miller’slove of monarchs began when she found caterpillars on her milkweed plants and went on to transform her yard into a wildlife garden. Laura is a native seed collector and a monarch and butterfly garden educator. The Desert Rivers Audubon Society Monthly Speaker Series is now offered in person (Sept-Apr) and on Zoom (year-round) on [...]

Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands

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 [...]

Wild About Arizona: Bighorn Sheep Viewing Tour

Canyon Lake Recreation Area Apache Trail, Roosevelt, AZ, United States

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering this unique opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, on a 3 hour morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Department biologists will share and interpret bighorn behavior and biology and discuss wildlife and conservation topics during the trip. Mating [...]

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The San Pedro House 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 of other programs. Walk led by docents from the [...]

Event Series 3-Gun Match

3-Gun Match

Mohave Sportsman Club 3275 Oatman Road, Golden Valley, AZ, United States

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 [...]

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

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)

HYPNOSIS NIGHT RUNS

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Join us for the third race in our Insomniac Night Trail Series and test out our new course routes exploring the trails of Estrella Mountain Regional Park in the foothills of the mighty Sierra Estrella Mountains. Choose from race distances of 6K up to 54K. This race is part of the 2021 Insomniac Night Trail Run [...]

Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

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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.

Squirrel Hunt Camp – YOU

Potato Patch by the Hobbit Tree Forest Service Road 117 and Forest Service Road 65, Greer, AZ, United States

Introductory event for kids and families to learn how to hunt squirrels. Squirrel cooking seminar and other outdoor skill activities. Food provided. Location: White Mountains, Unit 1 Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Society, Arizona Elk Society Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com About the Location GPS Lat/Long 34.14789 N; 109.58732 W At mile post 380.2 turn left [...]

BOW – Dispersed Camping Workshop

Camp Raymond, Boy Scout Camp Rd, Parks, AZ 86018, USA 7701 Boy Scout Camp Rd, United States

Camping is Fun! This workshop is a great way to learn how to plan for camping and what equipment to bring.  We will teach you how to use the gear you already have, or you can borrow a tent and a cot.   There will be two person canvas tents and cots available.  You will need [...]

Wild About Arizona: Bighorn Sheep Viewing Tour

Canyon Lake Recreation Area Apache Trail, Roosevelt, AZ, United States

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering this unique opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, on a 3 hour morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Department biologists will share and interpret bighorn behavior and biology and discuss wildlife and conservation topics during the trip. Mating [...]

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

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)

Family Painting Party at the Zoo

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott, AZ, United States

Visit the zoo and enjoy a fun painting project and Ice Cream Social.  Painting never tasted so good!

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic

Parking Lot 32, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA AZ, United States

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at 5 p.m. to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox. Watch this calendar and the newsletter for seasonal time changes.

Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

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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.

Wild About Arizona: Bighorn Sheep Viewing Tour

Canyon Lake Recreation Area Apache Trail, Roosevelt, AZ, United States

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering this unique opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, on a 3 hour morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Department biologists will share and interpret bighorn behavior and biology and discuss wildlife and conservation topics during the trip. Mating [...]

Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands

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 [...]

Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic and Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

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 [...]

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

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 [...]

Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

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 [...]

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

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)

Science Saturday: Junior Naturalists

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Explore the plants and wildlife of Willow Bend Gardens at our Junior Naturalist Science Saturday. Make a nature journal and practice sketching outdoors, learn how to go birding, identity plants in our garden, make nature art and more! We will also show your family how to use the iNaturalist app to explore nature in your [...]

Guided Dragonfly Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

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 [...]

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

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 [...]

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