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  • Youth Deer Camp Unit 36A, 36B & 36C

    Buenos Aires Group Campsite Mile Post 4 - Arivaca Sasabe Rd Arivaca

    Are you a youth with a tag for Units 36A, 36B or 36C? This camp offers offers a large group campsite providing for dry camping for tents and camp trailers. There are 38 campsites and are first come first serve. Breakfast,  lunch, and dinner are provided on Friday and Saturday as well as breakfast on [...]

  • Chandler Nature Center Tour

    Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

    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.

    Free

  • Unit 41 Yuma Youth Small Game Camp

    Palomas Plains - Hyder Palomas Harquahala Road and County 15th Street N Yuma County

    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 [...]

  • East Valley Astronomy Club Meeting

    East Valley Astronomy Club Meeting
    Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Meetings are held via Zoom and In Person. A typical meeting begins with introductions and a brief discussion of [...]

  • Arlington Valley Excursion with Tom Locascio

    TBD

    Sonoran Audubon birding excursion to the Arlington Valley led by Tom Locascio. Limited to 12 participants. To sign up and get the meeting location, email locascio2000@hotmail.com.

    Free

  • Gilbert Community Bird Walk

    Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Desert Rivers Audubon community bird walk at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert. Free; no reservation needed.

    Free

  • Crested Saguaro – Educational Hike

    Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United States

    A difficult 8-mile hike for experienced hikers to see a crested saguaro, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Watershed Mngmt Group Living Lab Tour

    WMG Living Lab & Learning Center 1137 N Dodge Blvd, Tucson, United States

    WMG’s Living Lab is our demonstration site of hydro-local living and watershed resilience, as well as our office space. The campus is supported by rainwater for all indoor and outdoor needs almost year-round, and includes extensive rain gardens, a native food forest, a 10,000 gallon underground cistern, art exhibits about Tucson’s history of flowing creeks [...]

  • A Meditation Walk

    Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, United States

    A half-mile mindful walk on the Jane Rau Trail with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Scenic Rock Formations Ride

    Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, United States

    A moderate-pace group ride of about 12 miles for beginner to intermediate riders, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Bubbling Ponds / Page Springs with Bob McCormick

    Bubbling Ponds Preserve 1970 N Page Springs Rd, Cornville

    Sonoran Audubon birding outing to the Bubbling Ponds / Page Springs Fish Hatchery area led by Bob McCormick. Carpool departs from I-17 & Bell Rd at 7:30am. Limited to 12 participants.

    Free

  • Glendale Recharge Ponds with Kathe Coot

    Glendale Recharge Ponds New River Trail E, Glendale

    Sonoran Audubon bird outing at the Glendale Recharge Ponds led by Kathe Coot. Limited to 7 participants. Register by emailing Kathe.coot@cox.net.

    Free

  • All Afield Hike with AWF at Ramsey Canyon

    Ramsey Canyon Preserve Sierra Vista, AZ

    Nestled in the Huachuca Mountains, Ramsey Canyon Preserve is one of North America's premier birding destinations, where a cool, spring-fed riparian forest supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including hummingbirds, elegant trogons, butterflies, and other species found few other places in the United States. The shady trail winds through Arizona's unique Sky Island ecosystem, offering [...]

    Free

  • Trailside Bike Repair Basics

    Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, United States

    A hands-on McDowell Sonoran Conservancy class on basic trailside bike maintenance: a pre-ride checklist, the tools to carry, and step-by-step chain and tire repair for tubed and tubeless setups. Free; space is limited, so save your spot with the RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Lecture: Master Planned Developments in Scottsdale

    Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    McDowell Sonoran Conservancy lecture with Don Hadder on master planned developments in Scottsdale, at the Mustang Library. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • More Pie Please – Thanksgiving Hike

    Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, United States

    A moderate 2.5-mile Thanksgiving morning hike (about 1.5 hours) with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Birds and Brew Coffee Break

    Birds and Brew Coffee Break
    Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Join us for our monthly birding and social event at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. Desert Rivers launched the Birds & Brew Coffee Break to help you make new friends while learning about our wide variety of birds. First we visit Gilbert Riparian Preserve about an hour after sunrise. We meet at the entrance to [...]

  • White Tank Mountain Regional Park with Tom Locascio

    White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

    Sonoran Audubon bird outing at White Tank Mountain Regional Park led by Tom Locascio. Questions: locascio2000@hotmail.com.

    Free

  • Sonoran Desert Discovery – Educational Walk

    Gateway Trailhead 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, United States

    A guided walk giving an overview of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's geology and ecology, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Payson Flycasters club meeting

    TBD

    Come visit us! We learn from guest presenters various facets of Fly Fishing and Conservation. Past presenters have included the AZ Fish & Game Commissioner, Hatchery Managers, and Fly fishing entrepreneurs. We also plan and report on fishing trips that we take individually and as an organization. Additionally each Tuesday we meet at Tiny’s for [...]

  • Mentored Predator Hunts in November

    5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United States

    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 [...]

  • Mentored Quail Hunts in November

    5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United States

    Multiple Small Group Mentored Quail / Upland Bird Hunts throughout the Sesaon (Oct. 16 - Feb. 7, 2027) 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 [...]

  • Mentored Rabbit Hunts in November

    5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United States

    Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and [...]

  • Mentored Dove Hunt

    Mentored Dove Hunt
    5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 2798 E Carefree Hwy, United States

    Don't miss out! Join the wait list for this event. Multiple Small Group Mentored  Late Season Dove Hunts Nov. 20 - Jan. 3, 2027 for beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the [...]

  • Bootlegger, Coyote Canyon, Renegade Trails Hike

    Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United States

    A difficult 6.8-mile hike (about 3.5 hours, 255 ft gain) through the more remote parts of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, best for experienced hikers. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Backyard Astronomy

    The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, Scottsdale

    Explore the science of astronomy and how you can get started stargazing at home with Kevin LeGore of Focus Astronomy. He will explore practical tips for getting started with astronomy at home, from choosing gear to knowing when and where to look. Afterwards, join their team to explore the night sky with professional-grade telescopes. Whether [...]

    Free

  • Telescope Workshop: Operating Your Telescope

    Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Phoenix Astronomical Society workshop on setting up and operating your telescope, held at PVCC. End time is approximate.

  • Meet the Snakes

    Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

    Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.

    Free

  • True Grit – Educational Walk

    Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, United States

    A one-mile walk on how women lived and worked in the McDowell Mountains, with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.

    Free

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