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  • 🐗🎯 Unit 20C Outdoor Skills & Hunting Adventure: Youth Javelina & Small Game Camp🏕️

    Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd. Congress,

    Calling all youth hunters! Join us for an exciting hands-on hunting camp where young outdoors enthusiasts will learn javelina and small game hunting skills under the guidance of experienced mentors. This camp combines education, adventure, and fun in a safe and supportive environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Mentorship from experienced hunters to guide youth through every [...]

    FREE

  • 🏹 Youth Outdoor Skills Camp: Javelina & Archery Deer – Units 36A, 36B & 36C (AMDO)

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

    Ready to take your hunting skills to the next level? Join us for a hands-on youth hunting camp where experienced mentors will guide you through locating, tracking, and field dressing javelina and deer. This is an incredible opportunity for youth hunters to gain real-world experience in a safe and supportive environment! 🌟 Camp Highlights: Mentorship [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Be Part of the Action: Volunteer for the Estrella Hedgehog Hustle

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Volunteer with the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona at the Estrella Hedgehog Hustle! We rely on dedicated volunteers like you to help make this exciting race a success. From course setup and rider check-in to cheering on participants and supporting event operations, your time and effort play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, [...]

  • 🌵 Discover Native Plants of the Sonoran Desert 🌼

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Did you know the Sonoran Desert is home to some of the most unique and resilient plants in the world? From towering saguaros to colorful desert wildflowers, each plant has special adaptations that help it survive and thrive in our arid environment. Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore these fascinating [...]

  • Tumamoc Hill Youth Program: Explore, Learn & Create!

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program, a free monthly series designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of nature in young learners. Each month features a new theme, guest speaker, and hands-on art activity, making every session a fresh adventure. This Month’s Theme: Sonoran Desert Native Plants Discover the amazing plants that [...]

    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 [...]

  • Restoration at the PVCC Arizona Restoration Center

    Restoration at the PVCC Arizona Restoration Center
    Paradise Valley Community College 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Help out with community nature restoration and gardening at the ARC at Paradise Valley Community College! We will be removing invasive plants, planting native plants and seeds, improving paths, creating habitat, and more! Our tasks and their difficulty are highly flexible, and we will teach you how to do everything! We will provide water refills, [...]

  • Tumamoc Talks: Reconciliation by Design: Planning the Santa Cruz River Urban Wildlife Refuge

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites the community to a thought-provoking public lecture as part of its ongoing talk series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks bring together research, storytelling, and community perspectives to deepen our understanding of the desert we call home. All talks are free [...]

    Free

  • Youth Retriever Seminar: Hands-On Learning for Young Dog Handlers

    This interactive, hands-on youth seminar is designed to introduce young handlers and their families to the fundamentals of retriever training and responsible dog ownership. Participants will learn essential skills in a fun, supportive environment that emphasizes safety, conservation-minded practices, and respect for working dogs. 🐕‍🦺 From training basics to field-ready skills, this seminar is perfect [...]

  • Join us for Santa Cruz County Shining’s 4th Annual Santa Cruz River Clean Up! 🌊🧤

    Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant 51 Okra Ct, Rio Rico

    We’re proud to partner with Santa Cruz County Shining AZ, Rio Rico Sanitation, Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, UES, and Nickel’s Diner to make a real impact on the health of our river and community. 📍 Location: Just southeast of the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant📌 Coordinates: 31.446195, -110.959717🕗 Check-in begins: 8:00 AM What’s [...]

  • 🐗🏹 Units 31 & 32 – Mentored Youth General Javelina Hunting Camp with Into the Wild Outdoors (IWO)

    Stockon Pass 32 34’37N, 109 50’ 56”W Fort Grant,

    Are you a new hunter with a general javelina tag? Bring your family and join us for an immersive, mentored hunting camp designed to teach essential hunting skills, safety, and outdoor ethics in a supportive and hands-on environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Mentorship from experienced hunters for beginners and first-time javelina hunters Instruction on:• Glassing and [...]

    FREE

  • 🌵✨ An Evening at the Cactus Hotel — Movie Night Under the Desert Stars ✨🌵

    Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 101 Easy St, Carefree

    Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a magical outdoor screening of Cactus Hotel, set beneath the wide-open skies of the Sonoran Desert. Inspired by the beloved children’s book Welcome to the Cactus Hotel, this charming film brings to life one towering saguaro cactus and the bustling community of desert creatures who call it home. From [...]

    $25

  • New to hunting? Join us for a Beginner-Friendly Javelina Hunt!

    TBD

    Interested in getting started with javelina hunting but not sure where to begin? This guided group hunt is designed especially for beginner and novice hunters who want to learn in a supportive, faith-based environment. 🐗 New to firearms? No problem—rifle shooting practice at a range can be arranged ahead of time to help new shooters [...]

  • 🌿 Science & Art in the Desert: Plant Clay Printmaking 🎨

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Join us for a fun, family-friendly event that blends science and creativity! Kick things off with a quick, kid-friendly science presentation led by Alex La Pierre of Borderlands, where children will learn about the fascinating plants that thrive in our desert landscape. Discover how native plants grow, adapt, and support life in the Sonoran Desert. [...]

  • Tumamoc Hill Youth Program

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! This free monthly program invites youth and families to explore the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert through hands-on learning, creativity, and fun. Each month features a new theme, guest speaker, and art activity, making every session a fresh experience. 🌵 Theme: Ethnobotany of the [...]

    Free

  • Tres Rios Nature Festival – City of Avondale

    Baseline & Meridian Wildlife Area S. Avondale Blvd, Tolleson, AZ, United States

    Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Arizona's beautiful spring season. The festival highlights the ways humans make connections with our [...]

  • Arizona’s Wild Past: From Ancient Seas to Desert Sands

    The Holland Center 34250 N 60th Rd, Scottsdale

    Did you know Arizona was once covered by oceans, rocked by volcanoes, and reshaped again and again over nearly 2 billion years? Join Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University for a fascinating, story-driven journey through the forces that built the landscapes we love today. With stunning visuals and easy-to-follow storytelling, you’ll travel through deep [...]

    Free

  • Tumamoc Talks: Stinknet Stay Away!

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to a public lecture in its ongoing series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks are free and open to the public and highlight current research and timely environmental issues affecting our region. 🗓 Wednesday, March 4th🕠 5:30 PM 🎤 Stinknet [...]

    Free

  • Plant Stravaganza on Tumamoc Hill

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Get ready to dig in and celebrate all things plants at Plant Stravaganza, a free, family-friendly community event held at the base of beautiful Tumamoc Hill! Meet local plant organizations, connect with plant experts, and learn more about the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert—and beyond. What’s Happening Stop by the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse to [...]

    Free

  • Southern Arizona Quail Forever Family Day

    Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road sonoita

    Come experience a full day of outdoor skills, conservation education, and hands-on learning! Participants will have the opportunity to explore trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, drone operations, falconry, fly fishing, live bird dog hunt demonstrations, gear selection, and expert instruction—and more. Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s [...]

  • Chimney Rock Orienteering Weekend

    Passage 10 - Redington Pass

    The road to the event is rough and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Sedans can make it with slow, careful driving, but high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended for comfort and safety. To ensure everyone can attend—regardless of vehicle type or comfort on unpaved roads—we will carpool from Udall Park: 📍 Meet at the northeasternmost parking [...]

    $12

  • Family Outdoor Fest

    Cactus Park 3801 W. Cactus Rd, Phoenix, United States

    Come on out to Cactus Park for a family outdoor skills festival! It's FREE! The Outdoor Fest is for kids of all ages. We will be teaching some basic outdoor skills such as pitching a tent, animal track identification, using a compass, archery and a host of other activities. Play some fun games and learn [...]

  • Venom as Medicine: Nature’s Toxins and the Future of Healing

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

    Modern medical science has achieved remarkable breakthroughs—from organ transplants to gene therapy—but some of the most promising innovations are coming from an unexpected source: venom. In this fascinating talk led by Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University, we’ll explore how compounds that evolved to harm can be harnessed to heal. Discover how venom from [...]

    Free

  • Tumamoc Author Series: Theresa Crimmins

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Book Presentation – Free Event🗓 Wednesday, March 11, 2026🕕 6:00 PM📍 Tumamoc Hill Boathouse1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ👉RSVP HERE What can the seasonal rhythms of plants and animals reveal about the health of our planet—and our own well-being? Join Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA National Phenology Network and Associate Professor at the University [...]

    Free

  • Tumamoc Book Swap

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Do you love books? 📖📚A generous Tumamoc Hill community member has donated a wonderful collection of books, and we’re excited to share them with you! Join us Friday, March 13th from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Tumamoc Hill Historic Boathouse for a free book swap. Browse through a variety of titles and take home something [...]

    Free

  • 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

  • Sporting Clay Fun Shoot

    Ben Avery Shooting Facility 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd Phoenix

    🎯 Beginner-Friendly Shooting Event This event is designed for beginners—those who are new to shooting sports or just learning the fundamentals. Beginner Definition:A person who is inexperienced or new to the activity and learning basic skills. Event Focus:• Basic take of wildlife (1-day format)• Pass shooting• Species focus: dove, ducks, squirrel Skill Meter: 1–5Mentoring Meter: [...]

    $75

  • Tumamoc Hill Youth Program

    Tumamoc Hill Boathouse Tucson, United States

    Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Every month brings a brand-new adventure with a fresh theme, a special guest speaker, and a hands-on art activity—all completely free! 🌞 Sonoran Desert Animal Painting Kids will enjoy a fun, bite-sized science talk with Robert Villa (Desert Laboratory & Tucson Herpetological Society), then dive into a [...]

    Free

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