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  • Star Party at Catalina State Park

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

    Catalina State Park’s dark nighttime skies are ideal for astronomical observation. Imagine what you can see through a high-powered telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be onsite to answer questions and discuss celestial objects and phenomena. Make sure you’re on time to catch the intriguing introduction! In addition to bringing water, snacks, and a jacket, please bring [...]

  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal

    Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Invasive Species Removal

    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Black Canyon Heritage Park Earth Day – Work Day

    Black Canyon Heritage Park 33898 Old Black Canyon Hwy, Black Canyon City, AZ, United States

    Black Canyon Heritage Park (BCHP) invite you to help us at our Earth Day - Work Day at the Park. Please use link to sign up. Check in at 8:00 AM followed by short safety briefing. Work to begin by 8:30 AM. Youth age 17 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. [...]

  • Mesquite Festival

    Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy 60 89, Wickenberg

    Discover what the desert's "Tree of Life" has to offer. Free admission, free food & drink samples, gardening tips, and more. Mini seminars: 9:30 Mesquite, "Tree of Life"; 10:15 Health Benefits; 11:00 Mesquite in the Kitchen.  Fun for all ages.

    Free

  • Butterfly Metamorphosis 4A Trail Volunteering

    Passage 11E, near the Santa Catalinas Tucson

    Please join the ATA on  April 19 on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on brushing and treadwork. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.

  • Nature Walk at San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of the river and its importance to the surrounding area. The [...]

  • History Walk to Murray Springs Clovis Site

    Murray Springs Clovis Site 1700 S Moson Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half mile, [...]

  • Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited

    Blue Point Recreation Area Fort McDowell, AZ, United States

    Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]

  • Camp Cooper on Tumamoc Hill

    Tumamoc Hill 1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ

    Celebrate Earth Day early with Camp Cooper on Tumamoc Hill! Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 9am-12pm. Free activities, prizes, interactive walk, and more!

    Free

  • Carefree Earth Day Celebration

    Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion 101 Easy St, Carefree

    This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities and educational opportunities to celebrate our planet and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re interested in live animal encounters, interactive games, sustainability tips, or simply soaking in the beauty of the gardens, there will be something for everyone!

  • Walnut Canyon Connections Trail Maintenance

    Passage 31, Walnut Canyon Flagstaff, United States

    Walnut Canyon Connections Join us to do some trail maintenance on Passage 31 near Walnut Canyon. Here are the details: We’ll hike < 1mile & cover both connectors with tools & take care of some brushing, tread work, & drains. We might go further if there’s time. This section of trail winds through junipers, pine [...]

  • Earth Day

    Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with crafts, activities, and programming for youth and adults, meditations and sound baths, live music, and more. For a full schedule visit TucsonBotanical.org.

    Included in Gardens Admission

  • Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

    Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park AZ, United States

    Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.

  • Take an April Walk at Higley Ponds

    Higley Pond

    This mid-April, join others for a bird walk at Higley Ponds. Common birds species at the ponds include shorebirds, thrashers, roadrunners, hawks and more. Enjoy a short, early morning walk.

  • Birds & Brew Coffee Break

    Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

    Birds & Brew is your chance to get in on some of the best birding in the East Valley with an experienced guide, then chat about what you saw over coffee. Join us at Birds & Brew Coffee Break on Tuesday, April 22 for a guided walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve! Then we will head [...]

  • Bird Walk at San Pedro House

    San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

    The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe [...]

  • Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival 2025

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

    Join us in 2025 as we learn about birds in art and their creative influence. Our Keynote Speaker this year is Julie Zickefoose and our featured bird is the Anna’s hummingbird by artist Walt Anderson. You can also read up more on Walt by going to his conservation artist website and his Facebook page. Here [...]

  • Hear the Truth About Wolves and Coyotes

    Online AZ, United States

    Many of Arizona's residents do not know much about wolves and coyotes in their home state. Wolf populations, including Mexican Gray Wolves, have been recovered after years of wildlife efforts. Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne from the Arizona Game and Fish Department plan to discuss this recovery of wolves and coyotes in Arizona.

    $10

  • Phoenix Nature Challenge

    Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! April 25-28, the Greater Phoenix Area will participate in the 2025 City Nature Challenge. This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as possible, using iNaturalist.  This is the 5th year the Greater Phoenix Area will be part of the [...]

  • Usery Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal

    VO – Usery – Invasive Species Removal
    Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park 8698 White Tanks Vista Ct, Waddell, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal

    Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
    Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Becoming an Outdoors- Woman Workshop – AWF

    Prescott, Friendly Pines Camp

    For adult women 18+, any fitness level, no experience required. A supportive environment for learning, making friends, and fun. Sessions include plant ID, fishing, camping, navigation, rappelling, geocaching, Dutch-oven cooking, and shooting.

  • San Tan Mountain Invasive Species Removal

    San Tan Mountain Invasive Species Removal
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park 4699 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

    Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]

  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park Native Seed Harvest

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

    Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage, and how to harvest and clean native seeds in a sustainable way within the desert ecosystems of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to harvest native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability [...]

  • Recreational Area Cleanups

    BLM Box Canyon trailhead Rincon Rd., Wickenburg, United States

    Come help keep our trails clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding is required, [...]

    Free

  • Hook a Kid on Fishing – City of Glendale

    Bonsall Park 5821 W Bethany Home Rd., Glendale, AZ, United States

    City of Glendale Parks and Recreation would like to "LURE" you into getting "hooked" on fishing with a great morning outdoors! All ages are welcome to attend this Free event. - Family activities Prize Drawings Refreshments will be available while supplies last Loaner Poles will be available from Arizona Game and Fish Department Fishing Licenses [...]

  • Rio Community Festival

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

    Join us for a free community festival celebrating sustainable food, beer, music, and our shared connections to wildlife! Early bird program begins at 8 a.m. Guided bird walks Volunteer project Farmers market Audubon family workshop Main activities begin at 2 p.m. Live music, beer and food Nature activity booths Guided bird walks Live animal workshops [...]

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