Welcome to Desert Fly Casters 'Trout Bums Wanted' Our monthly meetings start with some social time to visit at 6:30 and at 7;00 we call to order and enjoy a speaker on different fishing related topics. Come join the fun, be come a member and enjoy our club outings! Our Mission Education & Skills: [...]
We will be finishing up a continuous rail fence build in Leonard Canyon on the Mogollon Rim that we started last fall. We camp all weekend and feed you from Friday supper through Sunday breakfast. Multiple jobs including cook help, general help, fence building help, etc. To volunteer, please email russj@arizonaelksociety.org
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.
Southwest Wildlife Foundation (SWF) sponsored event for youth ages 5-15. SWF is providing all necessary equipment (poles, bait, etc.) Ramada #32 at the pond. Come out and enjoy a day of fishing on us. Youth must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all events. Anyone [...]
Join us for a fun and educational family workshop where we learn how birds create nests of various sizes and shapes! Discover the strategies birds use to build nests that withstand rough weather and protect them from predators. We will also create our own nests using sticks and other materials we find in the garden, ensuring [...]
Join Kathe Anderson and other participants to travel to Christopher Creek, a hotspot for bird watching. Look for many species of migratory birds and woodpeckers around the creek. The walks are short, and participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and apply their birding skills.
Learn about the ecology and ecosystems of birds and butterflies in a garden-based lecture. Also learn tips and tricks on creating the ideal habitat for both species. Bring a chair, if you want, to sit in the garden and tools to take notes.
Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located at the Boathouse at the base of Tumamoc Hill. Free and open to all.
Come join us to keep our trails clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding [...]
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 [...]
Silver Creek trout habitat has been severely impacted by flooding over the last several years. This project consists of manual and mechanical removal of aquatic vegetation to improve stream flow and angler access. AZTU will be joining with the White Mountain Fly Fishers Club and others to do a stream restoration project on Silver Creek, [...]
Come out and enjoy Arizona Free Fishing Day 2025 with the Arizona Chapter of SCI. We will have fishing equipment and volunteers helping teach fishing techniques. This event is for all skill levels so please come out and say hello! We will provide lunch at Ramada #4. If you have any questions please visit www.azsci.com or email info@azsci.com.
Take a scenic, two-hour walk along the San Pedro River. View many species of birds and small mammals that inhabit the river's ecosystem.
Weeklong, hands-on, immersive adventure for youth ages 13-18. Will learn both technical skills like casting and fly tying, high-end angling and conservation programs. 3 separate courses available. Tentative Dates: June 8-13, 2025, June 15-20, 2025 and; June 22-27, 2025. Non-scouts welcome. Fee required.
Take a bird walk along the San Pedro River, a major symbol of the American Southwest. The walk lasts for two to three hours and is best suited for bird and wildlife watching.
Join us to learn about the critters that creep, crawl, or slither throughout Cochise County, including reptiles like lizards, snakes, and Gila monsters. Tom Miscione, herpetologist, will help us learn not to fear these important members of the local ecosystem. His many live specimens will let you get up close and personal with a diverse [...]
This June, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching.
Look for warblers, crossbills, flycatchers and more on this birdwatching trek. Mingus Mountain is a favorite place for hiking, biking, fishing and camping within the Black Hills Mountains. For questions, contact footballmom27@gmail.com.
Charles Hancock, Vice President of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, will present this program. The first African American soldiers to arrive in Arizona at Fort Huachuca were the Buffalo Soldiers in the l890’s, the 9th and l0th Cavalries and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. These units distinguished themselves in the Spanish American War [...]
First 100 kids to register will receive a free fishing license sponsored by the City of Show Low! Loaner Poles and Tackle provided! (limited, first-come, first-served!). Free of Charge. Enjoy one of the most beautiful sites in Show Low! We will meet at the Bluebird Ramada. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all [...]
Come join us to learn the basics of fishing - we will cover everything you need to get started fishing, from knot tying, pole rigging, and casting in a classroom setting at our Regional Office. There will be an optional fishing portion of the event at 5:30 pm at the West Wetlands Ponds to put [...]
Celebrate the summer solstice with an unforgettable night of music, wine, and community. Tilted Earth 2025 features three incredible bands—Shinyribs, Eric Krasno Trio, and Verde Valley Vagabonds—plus Arizona’s top wineries and cocktails you’ll only find here. Bring a blanket, your crew, and your best dance moves. No pets, please. Details: Live Music (6–11 PM) Wine [...]
Enjoy camping among the scenery of lakes, streams, mountains and the Colorado River. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and many other activities.
Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month as a trail workday. At our work events you may enjoy routine brushing or trail building, and occasionally we’ll spend a Saturday doing something a bit more adventurous. We may hike out further or do [...]
Join us for a tour at Estrella Mt Park with Joe Ford and Tom Locascio. Bring binos and cameras!
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
The San Pedro River is a haven for over 250 species of migratory and breeding birds that are either passing through or making nests for the Spring. This spot hosts weekly bird walks and watches. Bring binoculars, water and other tools to last several hours.
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with [...]
Keep the Kachina Wetlands clean and beautiful by joining this weed pulling activity. Weeding helps to keep the grass clean, fresh and attractive to all visitors and bird lovers.
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 [...]
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