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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Are you up for a challenge? Come on out either solo or with your team and compete in the games! Adventure Race 6/12-hour run/bike/paddle Navigation by foot and optionally by mountain bike and packraft Teams of 1 to 4 Individuals (Solos allowed) Inflatable and portable watercraft only Rograine 3/6/13-hour rograine Navigation on foot Solos and [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy the fresh air, get some exercise, and test your navigation skills at this weeklong competition in Southeast Arizona. This event serves as the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) North American Orienteering Championships (NAOC), North American Junior Orienteering Championships (NAJOC), and North American Youth Orienteering Championships (NAYOC). There are three Event Venues, spread roughly 100 miles [...]
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 [...]
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