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Science Saturday: Water Conservation Celebration

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Dive into a fun-filled water conservation celebration with Willow Bend at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you can learn about the science of water, how to protect it and educate your community! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. [...]

Blue Space: A Family Guided Hike & Meditation at Sinclair Wash

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Following Science Saturday, Join Willow Bend and NAU’s Public Health Capstone group on a short, quarter mile hike down to Sinclair Wash below Willow Bend Center. Families are invited to experience and learn the importance of blue space through guided mediation and other activities. Participants have the chance to win a prize! All ages welcome, [...]

Spring Turkey Hunting & Calling Seminar

Pinetop - AZ Game & Fish Regional Office 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop, AZ, United States

Come join Jim Warren, former AZ & NM Regional Director, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) & Bill Waldron, NWTF Record-Holder for an immersive seminar for Spring Turkey Hunting, including: -> Calls & effective calling -> Tips for getting your gobbler -> Camouflage selection -> Shotgun & ammo selection -> Hunting “Do’s & Don’ts” -> Scouting [...]

City Nature Challenge Training For Families

Online and In Person AZ, United States

Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly worldwide competition among cities to see whose residents can spot and identify the most wildlife. Join the CNC April 26-29 and become a community  scientist! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FIELD TRIP – Kiwanis Park with Kathleen McCoy.

Kiwanis Park 5500 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ, United States

This urban park bird walk is geared for adults, but children are welcome.  No dogs please.  This pond is frequented by egrets, herons, cormorants and a wide variety of ducks.  Cute coots and maybe a grebe or two could be present.  A variety of songbirds are likely to be heard and seen.  Red tail and [...]

Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first come, first served. Arrive before the starting time (7:00am) to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must [...]

Free

Kids Intro to Sailing #3

Tempe Town Lake, 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA 901 E Tempe Dr, United States

The nonprofit Arizona Sailing Foundation is the only school in Arizona teaching kids to sail. This class is intended for children 8 to 12 years old with no prior sailing experience. Kids Introduction to Sailing builds the skills and confidence needed to successfully rig, launch, sail, and put away an Optimist “Opti” sailboat. Students will [...]

Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United States

Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]

Event Series AFC Monthly Meeting

AFC Monthly Meeting

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

Fishing Utah's Green River - Scott Barrus is the owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service on Utah’s Green River. Scott became sole owner in 2010 and has built his company with a focus on teaching and an emphasis on dry fly fishing. When he’s not rowing the river, you can find Scott hiking, camping, snowboarding, [...]

Mapping & Monitoring Event

Lost Dutchman SP, Palo Verde Ramada AZ, United States

Meet at the Palo Verde Ramada. We'll be mapping invasives and their spread.  Tell attendant at entrance station you are with Friends of the Tonto for the Removal Event for free entrance

Event Series Volunteer Work Days

Volunteer Work Days

Our volunteer work day schedule this season continues to address IFNM needs and fencing issues related to wildlife connectivity through the Avra Valley, Altar Valley, Tucson Mountains and Tortolitas to the Catalinas. We began the fencing work several years ago in support of the Avra Valley Wildlife Connectivity Working Group. On Desert Fence Busters fence [...]

Native & Wild Trout Conference

Arizona Game and Fish Department Headquarters, 5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA , United States

Come check out and discuss progress on native trout recovery, awards, legislation affecting trout and streams, status of hatcheries and fishing opportunities. Lunch is free!

Bill Williams River NWR Weekly Tour

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

Free event, open to the public (weather permitting). Starts outside the Visitor Center, then walks the Peninsula Trail (paved), and the Delta Trail (unpaved). Be prepared to talk about 1.5 miles outdoors. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring water. Directions:  From Lake Havasu City: Travel approximately 17 miles south on Hwy [...]

Free

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free

Introduction to Competitive Sporting Clays

Ben Avery Clay Target Center, 5060 W Skeet St, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITIVE SPORTING CLAYS is an 8-week program of FUN SHOOTS for those not ready for leagues or tournaments. This is NOT for beginners, but is specifically designed for those with shotgun shooting experience and want to develop better shotgun shooting skills through weekly fun shoots. * Participants will be on 3-5 member squads. [...]

$40 – $75

Adventures in Birding: Orioles

Online Virtual Format

Join us for our monthly exploration of the world of birds, birding, and ornithology. Orioles are some of North America’s most beautiful birds, sure to bring joy to all who set eyes on them.  This month we take a look at the identification and natural history of these dazzling birds.

Blooms and Butterflies Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]

Free

Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.

Discovery Station: Connect with Nature Through Your Phone

San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA

Discovery Station: Connect with Nature Through Your Phone Drop by Ranger Shaun’s City Naturalist app Workshop to find out about some of the best apps on the market for identifying the plants and animals you see in the parks!

Tall Cactus Regatta

Lake Pleasant, Arizona, USA

Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions (combined) v2 – updated to include separate startlines for multihulls, dinghies and PHRF. Tall Cactus 2024 Race Chart Fun, long-distance race around Lake Pleasant on Saturday, April 13.

Tonto NF Grass Removal Event

Hieroglyphic Trailhead, Hieroglyphic Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118, USA

Let's join up and help our desert! Join the removal of invasive grasses !

Event Series Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

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

Join one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]

Event Series Upcoming Trail Workdays

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 [...]

Brush Up the Hill

Gila River Canyons - Passage 16

This two day weekend event will include an overnight camp, two days of hiking uphill in the late spring and tons of fun! Join us for all or part of the weekend to brush Passage 16, fix some drains and enjoy spring in the desert. .

NRA Women on Target

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

About the Event For Women only, one day beginner pistol shooting. Class on safety, nomenclature, and shooting with many different guns and calibers. All equipment will be provided if needed. Student may bring a pistol from home.

NRA Women on Target

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

For Women only, one day beginner pistol shooting. Classroom on safety, nomenclature, and shooting with many different guns and calibers. All equipment will be provided if needed. Student may bring a pistol from home.

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