Session 2 of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's beginner mountain biking clinic. It reviews Session 1 skills and adds balance drills, Relaxed and Ready positions, smooth shifting and emergency stopping, followed by a 3-5 mile ride on easy trails. Session 1 (Nov 7) is required; one ticket covers both sessions. Meet at the south end of [...]
A guided walk on medicinal plants, global and local, with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
A free community nature festival at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 7th Avenue Trailhead, hosted with Sonoran Audubon and partners. A river cleanup runs 8-9am before the festival.
Are you a kid between the ages of 7 & 15? This skills day camp is for you! Outdoor skills classes include: archery, wildlife, gun safety, survival bracelets, animal tracks, owl pellet dissection, kayaking, horsemanship and other skills and activities. Kids receive event shirts and goody bags. Information: www.arizonaelksociety.org, 623-444-4147 Important: Registration is required for each person in [...]
Join us for Desert Discovery Day on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at beautiful Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek. This free family festival features hands-on activities, close encounters with native wildlife, and interactive exhibits celebrating the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust, the [...]
A lecture on the future of Scottsdale's water supply and sustainability planning, part of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's lecture series.
Phoenix Astronomical Society workshop on choosing your first telescope, at Apache Wash Trailhead Park, 1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr, Phoenix. End time is approximate.
Public star party hosted by the Phoenix Astronomical Society at Apache Wash Trailhead Park, 1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr, Phoenix. The gate closes at 7pm. End time is approximate.
A half-mile, 90-minute walk on the history of Brown's Ranch with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
A very difficult 7.5-mile hike (1,300 ft gain) from the Gateway Trailhead to Windgate Pass with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
Desert Rivers Audubon field trip to farm fields and ponds in the Buckeye/Arlington area, led by Kathe Anderson. Meet at 1900 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. Registration required; limited to 7 participants.
Get signed up for Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Topics offered include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, you will be walked [...]
A walk of under a mile on desert tortoises and their habitat with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
An easy hike with stories of lesser-known Arizona figures, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
Are you a youth with a tag for Units 36A, 36B or 36C? This camp offers offers a large group campsite providing for dry camping for tents and camp trailers. There are 38 campsites and are first come first serve. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Friday and Saturday as well as breakfast on [...]
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 [...]
Sonoran Audubon birding excursion to the Arlington Valley led by Tom Locascio. Limited to 12 participants. To sign up and get the meeting location, email locascio2000@hotmail.com.
Desert Rivers Audubon community bird walk at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert. Free; no reservation needed.
A difficult 8-mile hike for experienced hikers to see a crested saguaro, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
A half-mile mindful walk on the Jane Rau Trail with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
A moderate-pace group ride of about 12 miles for beginner to intermediate riders, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
Sonoran Audubon birding outing to the Bubbling Ponds / Page Springs Fish Hatchery area led by Bob McCormick. Carpool departs from I-17 & Bell Rd at 7:30am. Limited to 12 participants.
Sonoran Audubon bird outing at the Glendale Recharge Ponds led by Kathe Coot. Limited to 7 participants. Register by emailing Kathe.coot@cox.net.
Nestled in the Huachuca Mountains, Ramsey Canyon Preserve is one of North America's premier birding destinations, where a cool, spring-fed riparian forest supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including hummingbirds, elegant trogons, butterflies, and other species found few other places in the United States. The shady trail winds through Arizona's unique Sky Island ecosystem, offering [...]
A hands-on McDowell Sonoran Conservancy class on basic trailside bike maintenance: a pre-ride checklist, the tools to carry, and step-by-step chain and tire repair for tubed and tubeless setups. Free; space is limited, so save your spot with the RSVP on the event page.
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy lecture with Don Hadder on master planned developments in Scottsdale, at the Mustang Library. Free; RSVP on the event page.
A moderate 2.5-mile Thanksgiving morning hike (about 1.5 hours) with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
Sonoran Audubon bird outing at White Tank Mountain Regional Park led by Tom Locascio. Questions: locascio2000@hotmail.com.
A guided walk giving an overview of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's geology and ecology, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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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