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 [...]
AZT Stewards and prospective Stewards are invited to attend our Spring Trail Stewards Conference in Superior, AZ. Visit our Registration Page for full details and to secure your spot.
Join the Arizona Wildlife Federation and the Arizona Trail Association for a special All Afield Hike in celebration of Arizona Public Lands Day! We'll be exploring the stunning Gabe Zimmerman Trail Loop, a 2.1-mile trek that's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. This popular trail is renowned for birding and hiking and will take us [...]
The Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR) will have an Open House at the Murray Springs Clovis Site, a National Historic Landmark, on Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 1 pm. FSPR volunteers will be on hand to open the gate, answer questions, and help visitors. This is a 13,000 year old mammoth [...]
Celebrate Arizona's precious water resources with us at our Water Awareness Month Festival! It's the largest water celebration of the year! On April 5, Wesley Bolin Plaza will come alive with activities, exhibits, displays and games all relating to our most precious resource, water. The Arizona Water Awareness Month Festival offers residents a chance to [...]
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.
Please join the ATA on April 5 on Passage 7, in the Las Colinas Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on brushing. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms [...]
What happens to life when forests go up in smoke? Local resident Glen Minuth will help us look into how certain plants and animals in our western forests handle fire regimes to thrive in the ash-laden leftovers in what was left of the forest. Both plants and animals employ numerous survival strategies. We will gain [...]
This session is specifically for those who have NOT done this project before. If you are an experienced photopoint volunteer, of course you can join in this session. But you may get more out of one of the refresher sessions. This is an online Zoom training session. Fill out and submit the Registration Form below, [...]
Mount Ord offers a scenic walk and bird watching at a high elevation. There are many species of birds from warblers to sparrows. Prepare for steep, uphill walking and a drive uphill. Submit your contact details to desertriversaudubon@gmail.com to register.
The Desert Rivers Audubon Society is holding its annual meeting and the election of new officers this April. They will host a monthly speaker to be announced. The meeting is available in person and virtually.
Cindy Marple is an admired wildlife photographer and frequent speaker at our Monthly Speaker Series. On April 8 she will share some of the birds she encountered on a recent trip to Brazil, including the Toco Toucan. April 8 is also the date of the annual meeting for the election of officers of Desert Rivers [...]
Join 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.
Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome! Join us for dinner and conversation around sailing. Learn all about what our club has to offer. We schedule interesting speakers every meeting! AYC Mission Statement: The Arizona Yacht Club is the largest sailing organization in Arizona, enriching our community by promoting the sport of sailing through [...]
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 [...]
Weekly story hour continues on Wednesdays at 10am through April 30th. This fun hour features nature-themed puppets, music and sensory storytelling! Color in and take home a garden-themed coloring book. Geared toward ages 5 and under but all ages are welcome! Included in Gardens admission. No reservation required. Rain or shine, warm or cold!
Welcome to Desert Fly Casters 'Trout Bums Wanted' Our monthly meetings start with some social time to visit at 6:30 and at 7;00 we call to order and enjoy a speaker on different fishing related topics. Come join the fun, be come a member and enjoy our club outings! Our Mission Education & Skills: [...]
Grit & Granite: Operation Twin Canyons Join the AZT VETS (Veteran Engagement & Trail Stewardship) Program, with support from Coronado National Forest and Pima County Parks & Recreation, as we improve the trail corridor on Passages 6B & 7A of the Arizona National Scenic Trail! Event Schedule: Thursday, April 10: Meet off Highway AZ-83, near [...]
Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this mentored turkey hunting camp. Seminars, outdoor skills, activities, camping and meals provided.
Prescott Audubon is collaborating with Black Canyon Heritage Park. Join us for a delightful Bird Walk at the Park! Come see and learn about the diverse bird species that inhabit our local park. Led by experienced Prescott Audubon guides, the walk around the park, where you can expect to see and hear a variety of [...]
Watch for wintering birds on a walk along the river and canyons toward Seven Springs. Prepare for steep, uphill walks. Send your contact details to register at desertriversaudubon@gmail.com.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Please join the ATA on April 12 on Passage 10, in the Santa Catalina Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated moderate. Our project will focus on rock work. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
Join FSPR docent Gabrielle La Fargue for a tour of the San Pedro House. The San Pedro House was once of the working center of one of the camps that comprised the Little Boquillas Ranch. Here a rancher and his family lived, tending the cattle in that part of the ranch, and performing the many [...]
Join us for a FREE fishing series designed for kids ages 0-17! Whether you're new to fishing or looking to hone your skills, this series is perfect for you. In this series you will discover and fish at various beautiful lake around Peoria. Gear will be provided. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at [...]
Take a walk around Fairbank with an FSPR docent. It's a good way to learn a little about the history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. Fairbank dates to1882 when it grew up around a train depot – the closest to Tombstone. The optional walk to the cemetery is about a one-mile round [...]
The Friends of the San Pedro River is hosting a special event to mark the arrival of spring, the northward bird migrations, and provide information about the natural and human history of the San Pedro River. The morning will start with a Big Morning Birding Challenge species count at several locations along the river within [...]
Lowlands of Flag Trail Work Join us to do some trail maintenance on Passage 32 between Walnut Canyon & Elden. Here are the details: We’ll hike in ~2.5 miles with tools & take care of some brushing, tread work, & drains. This section of trail winds through junipers, pine trees, & features some fun little [...]
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