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  • Petroglyph Tour

    Star Party at
    Homolovi State Park

    Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike to explore Homolovi’s fascinating petroglyphs and discover the stories etched into the landscape.

  • 🏹🌟 Adventure Awaits: Ben Avery Kids Outdoor Skills Day Camp! 🌟🏹

    Ben Avery Shooting Facility 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd Phoenix

    Calling all young explorers ages 7–15! Join us at Ben Avery Shooting Facility for a fun-filled day camp packed with hands-on outdoor adventures and exciting learning experiences. Kids will get to discover new skills, make friends, and explore nature in a safe and supportive environment. 🌲✨ Activities Include: Archery 🏹 Wildlife exploration 🦉 Gun safety [...]

    FREE

  • Wild in the City

    Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Day camp to introduce kids 7–15 to outdoor skills classes include: archery, wildlife, gun safety, survival bracelets, animal tracks, owl pellet dissection, kayaking, horsemanship and other skills and activities *Kids receive event shirts and goody bags

  • Pintail Slough Youth Waterfowl Camp

    Pintail Slough Camp - Topock Elementary 5083 Tule Drive, Topock, United States

    Beginners duck camp, no experience preferred. Learn to identify, hunt and clean waterfowl. Learn skills to use in the duck blinds. Open to ages 12-17 accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, registration required. Fee may be required.

  • Romero Site Interpretive Hike

    Catalina State Park 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, United States

    Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note:  This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms [...]

  • 📖🌵 Storytime & Stroll at Saguaro Hill Preserve

    38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

    Step into the desert outdoors for half an hour of captivating storytelling, then stretch your legs with a scenic walk through the nearby Saguaro Hill Preserve. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the desert while learning about the natural and cultural history of this unique landscape. Be sure to bring water, sun protection, and a [...]

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Your Community Parks

    Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th St, Scottsdale, United States

    Discover the incredible parks and recreational opportunities right in your backyard at our November 4th Foothills Speaker Series event, "Your Community Parks." Join us at 6 PM at the Holland Center for an evening with park leaders Sarah Webber (Arizona State Parks and Trails), Jennifer Waller (Maricopa County Parks), and Claire Miller (City of Phoenix [...]

    Free

  • 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

  • 🦊🌲 Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp

    Chauncey Ranch Arizona 69 and Old Sycamore Road Mayer,

    Are you curious about the outdoors, wildlife, and the heritage of trapping? Whether you’re brand new or already experienced, the Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp is the perfect chance for youth, families, and individuals to: 🌎 Learn about the legal & ethical management of predatory wildlife 🛠️ Gain hands-on trapping and outdoor skills 🎯 [...]

    FREE

  • Trail Work Days

    Trail Work Days
    TBD

    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 [...]

  • Upcoming Trail Workdays

    TBD

    Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd Saturday of the month as a trail workday. Contact yavapai.trails@gmail.com to sign up Look for an email just before each scheduled workday to remind you to RSVP and announce the location. Thank you for all your volunteer hours. *If you have [...]

  • 🏜️ Test Your Limits at the Phoenix Metro Navigation Games!

    Salt River Arizona , United States

    Get ready for an epic day of adventure, endurance, and navigation in the rugged beauty of the Lower Salt River drainage! The Phoenix Metro Navigation Games bring together athletes and outdoor enthusiasts for a full day of running, biking, paddling, and more across the challenging desert terrain. Choose your challenge:🚵 Adventure Races: 6-hour and 12-hour [...]

    $15 – $90

  • 🚧 Help Keep Our Desert Highways Clean! 🌵

    10501 N. Casa Grande Hwy (32.39729, -111.12557)

    Roll up your sleeves and join us for a highway cleanup along our newly adopted stretch of the I-10 frontage road near Avra Valley Road and the Santa Cruz River wildlife ramp. This area is an important corridor for both people and wildlife, and your help makes a real impact in keeping it clean, safe, [...]

  • 🌲 Experience Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) 🌲

    Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E Arboretum Way Superior, AZ 85173 United States

    Reconnect with nature through a peaceful 2.5-hour guided Forest Bathing walk among the Arboretum’s century-old trees. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this experience invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and nourish your overall well-being. Your guide will offer gentle wellness invitations—thoughtful prompts that encourage deeper presence, relaxation, and connection with the [...]

  • 🌎✨ Nature Fest PHX 2025: A Celebration of Community & the Outdoors ✨🌎

    2801 S. 7th Avenue (Rio Salado 7th Avenue Trailhead) 2801 S. 7th Avenue (Rio Salado 7th Avenue Trailhead)

    Celebrate our community’s deep connection to nature at Nature Fest PHX—a full day of discovery, inspiration, and family fun in the great outdoors! 🌿 What to Expect: 🐾 Interactive Exhibits – get hands-on with engaging displays that bring nature to life 👩‍🔬 Meet Local Experts – chat with biologists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts 🎨 Family-Friendly [...]

  • Phoenix Zoo Family Camp

    Phoenix Zoo Family Camp
    455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix AZ 85008 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix

    Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year, the Zoo offers camps just for families! Groups will bring and set up their own tents on the lawn outside of the Red Barn. These camps have prepared activities, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. All Night Camps include:  Pizza dinner  |  Evening snack  |  Souvenir water bottle  |  Guided trail [...]

    $89 – $99

  • November Sunset Birding Experience

    Gilbert Riparian Preserve

    🌅 Experience the beauty of nature this November with a scenic sunset bird walk at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve! Join us as we explore the preserve, spotting waterfowl and other local birds as they settle in for the night. This relaxing and educational outing is perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels. 📍 Meeting Location: [...]

  • 🪨 Discover the Stories Carved in Stone: Native American Petroglyphs

    12701 N Scottsdale Rd 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale

    Join Dr. Aaron Wright from Archaeology Southwest for an enlightening history lecture on Native American petroglyph art. Explore the fascinating symbols and imagery created centuries before the United States was formed and learn about the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of these ancient works. This presentation offers a unique opportunity to connect with the voices [...]

  • Sonoran Speaker Series: Southwest Rock Imagery

    Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join Dr. Aaron Wright of Archaeology Southwest on November 11th at 6 PM (Valley of the Sun J, Scottsdale) to learn about petroglyphs and pictographs made by Indigenous peoples across the Southwest. Instead of just asking what the petroglyphs mean, Dr. Wright will look at how they were used by the people who created them [...]

    Free

  • Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting

    Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting
    Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

    Join the monthly Fly Fishing Social Event night. There is always a great speaker and raffle, with all donations going to support the Community outreach partners, from Veterans to Youth activities.

  • Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting

    ​2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1100 Tempe, AZ 85281​

    Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome! Join us for dinner and conversation around sailing. Learn all about what our club has to offer. We schedule interesting speakers every meeting! AYC Mission Statement: The Arizona Yacht Club is the largest sailing organization in Arizona, enriching our community by promoting the sport of sailing through [...]

  • Desert FlyCasters Club

    Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 B.P.O.E. 1775 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, United States

    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: [...]

  • 🌟 Master the Art of Facilitation: 16-Hour Training for Leaders & Changemakers 🌟

    phonix

    Ready to transform the way you lead meetings in natural resource and community settings? This hands-on, 16-hour training will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to design and facilitate meetings that truly engage and inspire. ✨ What You’ll Gain: 🌎 Explore Applications of Facilitation – discover how facilitation can be used in diverse [...]

  • Public Star Party

    Public Star Party
    Gilbert Riparian Observatory 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, United States

    The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.

  • Scorpion Hunt at Picacho!

    Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
    Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, United States

    Ah! Scorpions! Actually, they are not that scary after all. Join our rangers in a search for some amazing scorpions! Look by rocks, in bushes, and even just crawling around on the ground. These skittering scorpions are not too hard to find once you start looking. Our rangers will tell you all about these interesting [...]

  • Saturday Morning Guided Birding/ Observación de aves guiada

    Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

    Saturday Morning Guided Birding Observación de aves guiada el sábado por la mañana First and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Primer y tercer sábado del mes a las 8:00 am, enero-abril y septiembre-diciembre. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration [...]

  • 🎣 Relax & Reel In: A Day of Fishing at the Salt River

    Attend Fly Casting Workshop
    Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

    Spend a refreshing long weekend enjoying the beauty of the Salt River! Bring your fishing gear and join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for a peaceful day by the water. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just trying it out for fun, it’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with nature. After casting your line, stop [...]

  • Free Family Fun in the Desert: Hands-On Activities & Wildlife Encounters

    Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

    🌵 Desert Discovery Day – November 15, 2025 🌵 Join us for Desert Discovery Day on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek! This FREE family-friendly event, hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust, invites you to explore the Sonoran Desert ecosystem through: [...]

  • 13th Annual Desert Discovery Day!(CANCELLED!)

    Spur Cross Trailhead 44029 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek

    Cancelled due to threat of rain! Join us for a full day of exploration, learning, and fun at the Sonoran Desert during our 13th annual Desert Discovery Day! This family-friendly event is packed with hands-on activities, games, and educational experiences that let you discover the plants, animals, and unique landscapes of this incredible desert ecosystem. [...]

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