Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
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Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic
Parking Lot 32, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA AZ, United StatesOwl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at sunset to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox.
TTL Racing-RC C14
Tempe Town Lake: Eight Sunday afternoons throughout the fall. Lake Pleasant Saturday / Sunday Series: For fall of 2022, the Catalina 22, PHRF Spinnaker, and PHRF Sport Boat fleets will score Saturday only. The Santana 20 and Thistle/Portsmouth fleets will score both Saturday and Sunday. (Depending on registrations, Thistles may combine with other Portsmouth boats as one [...]
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
31.561944, -110.198056Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Field Trip: Mindful Bird Enjoyment Walk at Ft Lowell Park
East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ, USARegistration for this walk is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration 2- 2.5 hours This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not [...]
Field Trip: Willcox Ponds: Cranes, Ducks and Hawks
South Houghton Road & East Old Vail Road, Tucson, AZ, USARegistration for this trip is free. Come see the sandhill cranes, ducks, and hawks that winter in the Willcox Playa. Those new to birding or who are mobility challenged are especially invited, since we'll bird from our cars with scopes and bird charts as we drive the dirt road around the ponds. Be ready for [...]
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds: Isabella Lee Natural Preserve
Difficulty: Moderate. Walk 2-3 miles primarily on dirt paths that are uneven in places. This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from other regions who want to learn some of the common birds in Tucson. We’ll practice identifying birds by shape, sound, color, and behavior and will discuss the connections [...]
Paleo Site Monument Fieldtrip for ECO Program Families and Friends
Paleo Site Monument, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USAOver 300 million years ago, Payson and the surrounding area was completely underwater. Limestone deposits from that era still remain, and in them are millions of fossilized seashells, coral, and aquatic creatures. Known as The Paleo Site, this incredible place is frozen in a time before dinosaurs walked the earth. Admission is completely free – [...]
Mañana en el Parque / Mornings in the Park!
Desert Haven Natural Resource Park 1850 E 36th Street, Tuscon, AZ, United StatesJoin Tucson Audubon, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, and other partners every 2nd Saturday for Mañana en el Parque! Starting October 8 at Desert Haven Natural Resource Park, find lots of family fun, kid activities, and nature walks to help you learn about and enjoy our desert. Future dates: November 12 and December 10. Activities [...]
Fat Ox
Nardini Manor 5601 S 195th Ave Buckeye, AZ 85326, Arizona, AZ, United StatesWhat started as an ‘ultra-experiment’ for young Nathan Coury’s college thesis on fat oxidation and ultra running, becomes a 48 hour family fixed-time festival celebrating our season at Nardini Manor! We beefed up the original Ox to bring you 48 hours of ultra fun on the flat and fast custom built gravel running track [...]
Virtual Event: Making Your Christmas Bird Count the Best with AZFO
Online Virtual FormatThis hour-long webinar will provide participants with numerous techniques, tips and suggestions to help make your next CBC (and general birding) experience the best it can be. Enhance your team’s outcome with an increase in both species and numbers – making the count more accurate, more useful, and hopefully more fun! Everyone should try a [...]
Beginners’ Dove Hunt – CJ Biller Memorial
Usery Mountain Shooting Range, AZAbout the Event Classroom education Wednesday on hunting doves, shotgun instruction, firearm safety and clay target shooting. Followed by a dove hunt on Saturday. Location: Usery Mountain Shooting Range, AZ Game and Fish, Mesa Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, CJ Biller Family, Arizona Outdoor Sports Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
Personal Defense and Carry
Mohave Sportsman Club 3275 Oatman Road, Golden Valley, AZ, United StatesThe PD&C event is held the 1st Saturday of each even numbered months,(Feb, April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) on pistol bays #2 and #3.Please check the clubs calendar for updates and to confirm event schedules.The Objectives of this event is to practice the following,1. Best personal defense tactics, best use of cover and tacticalengagements.2. Pro-active weapon [...]
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. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house operating as a gift and bookstore, leads guided interpretive walks/hikes along the river and throughout the adjacent area, presents educational programs to schools and community groups, and assists the BLM in a variety [...]
Salt River Saturday
Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USAJoin us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.
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)
Discover Nature Play
Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.
MAYHEM NIGHT RUNS
Course Summary Now in its sixth year, Mayhem runners will get to experience the competitive track on a cool December night, providing a unique trail experience as you share the trail with 50 mile runners from our day race, Frenzy, on your way to the finish line. Double Down! We also hold the McDowell Mountain [...]
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve
Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Trailhead, Oro Valley, AZ, USARegistration for this walk is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on flat paths. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water on site but port a pot is at parking lot. Leader: Gerry Hodge (gnthodge@msn.com)
Virtual Event: How Birds Fly with Cynthia Faux
Online Virtual FormatHave you ever wondered how do birds fly? Join us for an introduction to the basic biomechanics and physiology of avian flight with Dr. Cynthia Faux ('fox). Dr. Faux is a veterinary anatomist and physiologist with a special interest in avian anatomy. Registration for this event is free.
Downrown Geology Tour – Flagstaff
Mountain Sports Flagstaff 24n N San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ, United StatesThrough generous funding from Mountain Sports Flagstaff and 1% for the Planet, Willow Bend offers guided Downtown Geology Tours. The 45 minute- 1 hour walking tours are based on local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s Stone Landmark’s book. An exclusive and unique opportunity for the community to explore downtown like never before. The tour will cover [...]
Highline Restoration
Passage 26-HighlineJoin us for brushing and drain work on the Highline! We will be working on the Highline near Mail Creek with a focus on rock armoring drains and brushing. We will meet at Houston Mesa campground and then drive to where we will hike in. The hike is approximately half a mile. Each participant will [...]
Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting
Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E Vogel Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA 2 E Vogel Ave, United StatesJoin the monthly Fly Fishing Social Event night. There is always a great speaker and raffle, with all donations going to support the Community outreach partners, from Veterans to Youth activities. Check AZ Flycaster's website for additional details.
BIRDING FOR EVERY BODY: DESERT BIRDING AT VOYAGER ROAD
voyager Rd & I10 AZ, United StatesJoin Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This new location is located South of I-10 at the Kolb Rd exit, adjacent to but not in the Voyager RV Resort, on [...]
Desert Solstice Track Invitational
Runners meeting one of the listed qualifying standards may apply for acceptance into Desert Solstice. The entry fee applies to all runners regardless of qualification time, and all runners are eligible to earn prize money for their performances as listed below. Runners may request acceptance at other race lengths (e.g. 100k, 12 Hour) for comparable performances. [...]
22LR Shoot
Mohave Sportsman Club 3275 Oatman Road, Golden Valley, AZ, United StatesMatch Director: Jim Merritt //57 SHOTS//Steel targets \\50 -200 Yards \\ MAX SCORE 70 Match held Monthly on every 2nd Sunday @ 8AM on Bay #10 Contact Jim Merritt for more information @ 928-692-1318
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses . Friends of the Tonto, Invasive Plant Management - grass removal and mapping/monitoring events in the Tonto National Forest
Butterfly Metamorphosis I Trail work
Passage 11c-Pusch Ridge Wilderness BypassJoin us for the third event in a work series on the Butterfly Trail (passage 11c)! EVENT FULL!
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)
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