Join us on October 3rd for an evening bat walk with graduate research assistants Madilyne Von Rotz and Mallory Davies! Join them at 5:30pm at the Tumamoc Hill Boathouse for a brief introduction to their work followed by an evening walk up Tumamoc Hill! Learn about the acoustic monitoring being conducted on Tumamoc and take [...]
Come out and learn all about the unique Kaibab squirrel and celebrate our public lands and ponderosa pine forests in a welcoming and safe atmosphere. Experienced or beginner? Get hunting tips, techniques and game processing and cooking tips. Location: Flagstaff area exact location TBD Contact: Michael Cravens, 314-401-5651, michael@azwildlife.org Important: Registration is required for each person in [...]
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 [...]
Cacti are a unique group of plants, covered in spines and built to survive some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University explores the adaptations that let cacti thrive where most other plants can't, along with the diversity of form and habitat found across this large plant family. Presented by [...]
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.
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 17B, 19A,19B or 20A. This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 133 or 37B? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: Tim [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 29 or 30A? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship on deer hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided. Location TBD Information:info@intothewildoutdoors.org, 520-507-0871, www.intothewildoutdoors.org Draw information: Participants must have an deer tag for the unit(s) [...]
Come on out to this hunting camp for youth elk tag holder hunters for Units 6A and 5Bs. This event is held in conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth-Only Elk Hunt. Hunt number 3067. On Thursday night, the Arizona Elk Society serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families, followed by [...]
Are you a youth with a tag? This camp is designed with you in mind. Mentors will be available for scouting, tracking, game retrieval and care. Seminars, area / unit information, campfires and meals are provided. Contact: Information: www.azdeer.org Draw information: Participants must have a valid tag for the unit(s) Participants must have a valid hunting [...]
Are you a youth drawn for Unit 27 deer hunting? Join other hunters at this high country youth deer hunting camp. Receive deer hunting tips and instruction, area information, biology and habits, some mentoring and cookouts provided. Contact: Shawn White, 9282434969, swhite168@yahoo.com Draw information: Participants must have a valid tag for the unit(s) Participants must [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 22 or 23? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: Terry, [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 34A, 35A, or 35B? This camp is for you! Mentors will be available to help in locating, tracking and field dressing. Hunters must have hunter ed, deer tag, sleeping/camping gear, hunting gear and firearm. Meals will be provided. There will be drawings for those in [...]
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.
Come out to this deer hunters base camp with providing assistance and information on biology and habits. There will be lots of activities, food and campfire. Information: adabuckskinchapter@gmail.com Draw information: Participants must have a deer tag for the unit(s) Participants must have a valid hunting license Eligible hunt number(s): 1154 Important: Registration is required for each person [...]
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 our second annual Wildlife Extravaganza on Tumamoc Hill! Located at the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of Hill)- meet with various wildlife organizations and ask your animal questions! Tons of Giveaways Kids Activities Games and more! This event is free and open to all. Location: The Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of the Hill) 1675 [...]
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 [...]
A talk on "The Phoenix Tree," presented by Lorna Cox. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
A lecture on the wildlife found in Sonoran Desert backyards and how to coexist with it, part of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's lecture series.
Fear of rattlesnakes runs deep, but most of it is built on myth, not fact. In "Rattlesnakes, Fact and Fiction," Bryan Hughes of Rattlesnake Solutions replaces that fear with understanding, unpacking what these snakes really do for the Sonoran Desert and how we can live alongside them safely. Presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust and [...]
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.
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 [...]
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill hosts a series of talks focused on topics that relate to the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. All talks are open to the public. Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30pm Ephemeral jewels: hydrology, ecology, and trails connecting the tinajas of the Pinacate For vast portions of the [...]
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: [...]
Want to learn how to hunt squirrels? This camp for kids and families offers mentoring, and provides information on locating, spotting, stalking, proper shot placement, field dressing, meat preparation, cooking, and other outdoor skill activities. A centralized campfire and food will be provided. Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com About the Location: GPS Lat/Long 34.14789 N; 109.58732 W At mile [...]
Hone your skills in the Petrified Forest at one or both of these 4-hour rogaines* on October 17th and 18th!~ Pre-registration: Due to participation limits inside the national park, pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Regular registration is open until Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM. Late registration ends on Tuesday, October 13 at 11:59 PM. [...]
Experience one of Scottsdale's most iconic desert hikes as the Pinnacle Peak Trail winds through a landscape of towering saguaros, massive granite boulders, and sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, keep an eye out for native birds, reptiles, and other desert wildlife while learning about the unique plants and geology that make [...]
Welcome to the 2026-2027 edition of the Tumamoc Author Series, a collaboration between Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, the Southwest Center and the University of Arizona Press. In this third year, we continue the tradition of bringing original, diverse visions of the Southwest and engaging in lively conversations with our fellow Tumamoc pilgrims. On October 21, we start by wondering what [...]
What: Join us for our inaugural meetup in this area! This is a gentle 2.8-mile out-and-back hike with lots of shaded areas that takes about 1-1.5 hours round trip. If the group wants, we can continue on from there onto the Upper Miller Trail up to the Palmerlee ruins, or we can turn around and [...]
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