Passage 4 – Temporal Gulch Build Day
For more information or to register, visit our volunteer portal here.
Loading view.
Let us know you found us at Be Outdoors Arizona!
Birds of White Tank Mountains – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We will be gathering at the south side of the Nature Center around 7, then we will move to Mule Deer Trail. Click the program title for further details. Join birder Joe Ford from the Sonoran Audubon Society for an early morning bird walk to look and listen for the many birds that live in and [...]
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaThis is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Chandler CNC BioBlitz Days
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/city-nature-challenge Chandler Nature Center will be hosting two open house days in April – which coincidently is Citizen Science Month – for the community to learn more about citizen science, how to participate in the Challenge, and connect the iNaturalist app to their personal device. April 29 9 a.m. to noon April 30 9 a.m. [...]
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G archery club offers free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)
Visit Glendale’s Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Glendale Xeriscape Garden, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, AZ 85302, USARegister https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-glendales-xeriscape-demonstration-garden-tickets-309930840487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us as we tour the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden during the City Nature Challenge. Jeny Davis, Coordinator of the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project, will be your naturalist guide and will demonstrate using the free iNaturalist app. This is an amazing tool that can identify plants and wildlife and help us learn more [...]
Visit Glendale’s Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Glendale Xeriscape Garden, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, AZ 85302, USARegister https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-glendales-xeriscape-demonstration-garden-tickets-309930840487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us as we tour the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden during the City Nature Challenge. Jeny Davis, Coordinator of the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project, will be your naturalist guide and will demonstrate using the free iNaturalist app. This is an amazing tool that can identify plants and wildlife and help us learn more [...]
Butterflies and Wildflowers of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Kevin on a hike through Spur Cross and the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in search of butterflies and wildflowers. This easy walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in the conservation area, when to look for them, and which native plants you can grow to attract and support their populations. [...]
Tumamoc Bio-Blitz – City Nature Challenge
Desert Laboratory, 1675 West Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ 85745Sign up to participate in this free bio-blitz on Tumamoc Hill! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tumamoc-bio-blitz-city-nature-challenge-tickets-314926302047?aff=eand
Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLearn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]
Field Trip: Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk
May 2- Monday, 7:00 amHoney Bee Canyon Petroglyph WalkRegistration for this walk is free. | Register Here beginning April 9Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Elevation gain is about 300 feet. 2 miles on some loose wash sand and hard packed trails. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Trip duration under 3 hours. We’ll walk a figure 8 within the park. Anticipated [...]
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5-2 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through [...]
Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaA nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
Field Trip- Mt. Ord w/Ann Leight
Mt Ord Forest Road 1688, Payson, AZ, United StatesMt Ord FR 1688 Mon. April 25th Meet at 6AM. Approximately 4-5 hrs of birding. Limited to 8 people ( 2-3 vehicles). Don't miss out on the arrivals of Virginia and Graces warblers, Painted redstarts, Black Headed grosbeaks, Scotts Orioles, Gray vireos, and Black chinned sparrows as well as fan-favorites Hairy and Acorn woodpeckers, Stellers [...]
Field Trip: Pena Blanca Lake
Peña Blanca Lake, Arizona 85621, USAPena Blanca Lake Registration for this walk is free REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake and one at the starting point in the picnic area. With 282 species reported through eBird at this [...]
CaveCreek – Native Seed Harvest
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAMaricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
May 6- Friday, 6:45 am Sweetwater Wetlands Registration for this walk is free. | RESTRATION FULL! Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5-2 miles, Trip Duration: 2 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around [...]
Cave Creek- Native Seed Garden
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAMaricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]
Summit for Arizona Trails
Cottonwood Community Clubhouse 805 N. Main St, Cootonwood, AZ, United StatesYou and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work hard as advocates, managers, non-profits and volunteers to keep Arizonans and visitors on the trails and promote sustainable recreation. What's the Summit all about? For two years, the Network for Arizona trails [...]
Summit for Arizona Trails – Cottonwood
Cottonwood Community Clubhouse 805 N. Main St, Cootonwood, AZ, United StatesThe Network for Arizona Trails (NAzT) is a broad collaborative of non-motorized and motorized trail builders, planners, managers, advocates and supporters that seeks to elevate trail recreation throughout our State and communities. You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work [...]
Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park
Mason Center 3835 W Hardy Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMason Center/Arthur Pack Park REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop. Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at [...]
Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]
Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLearn about the breeding resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to [...]
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaThis is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic and Ride
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaLearn about your bike and riding equipment with local experts and take a short group ride. So you want to get into mountain biking? Or do you need to freshen up your riding skills? If so, then this clinic is geared for you. No matter the reason, like any new sport, mountain biking can be [...]
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesInterpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. San Pedro House a historic ranch house restored by the Friends of the San Pedro River is a bookstore and gift shop run by volunteers. The area around the San Pedro House features interpretive signs of various native plants of the area, [...]
Summit for Arizona Trails
Cottonwood Community Clubhouse 805 N. Main St, Cootonwood, AZ, United StatesYou and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work hard as advocates, managers, non-profits and volunteers to keep Arizonans and visitors on the trails and promote sustainable recreation. What's the Summit all about? For two years, the Network for Arizona trails [...]
Summit for Arizona Trails – Cottonwood
Cottonwood Community Clubhouse 805 N. Main St, Cootonwood, AZ, United StatesThe Network for Arizona Trails (NAzT) is a broad collaborative of non-motorized and motorized trail builders, planners, managers, advocates and supporters that seeks to elevate trail recreation throughout our State and communities. You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work [...]
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G archery club offers free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)
Lung Force Walk Kick Off
Road Runner Sports 43 South McCliintock Dr, Tempe, AZ, United StatesHear from Arizona Executive Director, Board Members, and LUNG FORCE Ambassadors. Enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, and exclusive discounts! Join the American Lung Association in Arizona as we kick off our LUNG FORCE Walk with Road Runner Sports Tempe Marketplace! You'll hear from the Arizona Executive Director, Board Members, and LUNG FORCE Ambassadors on the importance [...]
Want to add your event? Go to Build A Nature Walk.