Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Each month will have a new theme, speaker, and art activity. All events are free! Bats of the Desert Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by Graduate Research Assistant Mallory Davies (Lab Manager of The Stoner Lab, University of Arizona), then create your own paper bat [...]
Join us on October 3rd for an evening bat walk with graduate research assistants Madilyne Von Rotz and Mallory Davies! Join them at 5:30pm at the Tumamoc Hill Boathouse for a brief introduction to their work followed by an evening walk up Tumamoc Hill! Learn about the acoustic monitoring being conducted on Tumamoc and take [...]
Come out and learn all about the unique Kaibab squirrel and celebrate our public lands and ponderosa pine forests in a welcoming and safe atmosphere. Experienced or beginner? Get hunting tips, techniques and game processing and cooking tips. Location: Flagstaff area exact location TBD Contact: Michael Cravens, 314-401-5651, michael@azwildlife.org Important: Registration is required for each person in [...]
Cacti are a unique group of plants, covered in spines and built to survive some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University explores the adaptations that let cacti thrive where most other plants can't, along with the diversity of form and habitat found across this large plant family. Presented by [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 17B, 19A,19B or 20A. This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 133 or 37B? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: Tim [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 29 or 30A? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship on deer hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided. Location TBD Information:info@intothewildoutdoors.org, 520-507-0871, www.intothewildoutdoors.org Draw information: Participants must have an deer tag for the unit(s) [...]
Come on out to this hunting camp for youth elk tag holder hunters for Units 6A and 5Bs. This event is held in conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth-Only Elk Hunt. Hunt number 3067. On Thursday night, the Arizona Elk Society serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families, followed by [...]
Are you a youth with a tag? This camp is designed with you in mind. Mentors will be available for scouting, tracking, game retrieval and care. Seminars, area / unit information, campfires and meals are provided. Contact: Information: www.azdeer.org Draw information: Participants must have a valid tag for the unit(s) Participants must have a valid hunting [...]
Are you a youth drawn for Unit 27 deer hunting? Join other hunters at this high country youth deer hunting camp. Receive deer hunting tips and instruction, area information, biology and habits, some mentoring and cookouts provided. Contact: Shawn White, 9282434969, swhite168@yahoo.com Draw information: Participants must have a valid tag for the unit(s) Participants must [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 22 or 23? This camp is for you! Receive mentorship, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits and game processing at this centralized campsite. Families are welcome and meals will be provided. There will be raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night. Contact: Terry, [...]
Are you a youth hunter who has been drawn for Units 34A, 35A, or 35B? This camp is for you! Mentors will be available to help in locating, tracking and field dressing. Hunters must have hunter ed, deer tag, sleeping/camping gear, hunting gear and firearm. Meals will be provided. There will be drawings for those in [...]
Come out to this deer hunters base camp with providing assistance and information on biology and habits. There will be lots of activities, food and campfire. Information: adabuckskinchapter@gmail.com Draw information: Participants must have a deer tag for the unit(s) Participants must have a valid hunting license Eligible hunt number(s): 1154 Important: Registration is required for each person [...]
Join us for our second annual Wildlife Extravaganza on Tumamoc Hill! Located at the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of Hill)- meet with various wildlife organizations and ask your animal questions! Tons of Giveaways Kids Activities Games and more! This event is free and open to all. Location: The Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of the Hill) 1675 [...]
A talk on "The Phoenix Tree," presented by Lorna Cox. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
A lecture on the wildlife found in Sonoran Desert backyards and how to coexist with it, part of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's lecture series.
Fear of rattlesnakes runs deep, but most of it is built on myth, not fact. In "Rattlesnakes, Fact and Fiction," Bryan Hughes of Rattlesnake Solutions replaces that fear with understanding, unpacking what these snakes really do for the Sonoran Desert and how we can live alongside them safely. Presented by Desert Foothills Land Trust and [...]
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill hosts a series of talks focused on topics that relate to the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. All talks are open to the public. Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30pm Ephemeral jewels: hydrology, ecology, and trails connecting the tinajas of the Pinacate For vast portions of the [...]
Want to learn how to hunt squirrels? This camp for kids and families offers mentoring, and provides information on locating, spotting, stalking, proper shot placement, field dressing, meat preparation, cooking, and other outdoor skill activities. A centralized campfire and food will be provided. Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com About the Location: GPS Lat/Long 34.14789 N; 109.58732 W At mile [...]
Hone your skills in the Petrified Forest at one or both of these 4-hour rogaines* on October 17th and 18th!~ Pre-registration: Due to participation limits inside the national park, pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Regular registration is open until Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 PM. Late registration ends on Tuesday, October 13 at 11:59 PM. [...]
Experience one of Scottsdale's most iconic desert hikes as the Pinnacle Peak Trail winds through a landscape of towering saguaros, massive granite boulders, and sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, keep an eye out for native birds, reptiles, and other desert wildlife while learning about the unique plants and geology that make [...]
Welcome to the 2026-2027 edition of the Tumamoc Author Series, a collaboration between Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, the Southwest Center and the University of Arizona Press. In this third year, we continue the tradition of bringing original, diverse visions of the Southwest and engaging in lively conversations with our fellow Tumamoc pilgrims. On October 21, we start by wondering what [...]
A lecture uncovering the unsolved mysteries of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's history and landscape, part of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's lecture series.
The Christian Hunters of America (CHA) offers firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, they will walk you through the ins and outs of safe, legal, ethical hunting and how to enjoy your harvest. They will tailor the mentoring / training [...]
Multiple Small Group Mentored Predator Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and outs of safe, [...]
Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail and jackrabbit). Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Offerings include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and [...]
Join us to learn about Arizona's bats and the role they play in the desert ecosystem. Arizona is home to 29 different bat species, and this talk covers their biology, behavior, and habitats, along with how they help control insect populations and pollinate native plants. Whether you're already interested in bats or come in with [...]
Join Arizona author Roger Naylor for a fun evening exploring Arizona's backroads, quirky small towns, and best burger joints. A Conservancy Women event hosted by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.
Are you up for a challenge? Come on out either solo or with your team and compete in the games! Adventure Race 6/12-hour run/bike/paddle Navigation by foot and optionally by mountain bike and packraft Teams of 1 to 4 Individuals (Solos allowed) Inflatable and portable watercraft only Rograine 3/6/13-hour rograine Navigation on foot Solos and [...]
Join the Sonoran Speaker Series for an evening exploring the hidden world of black bears in Arizona. Presented by Jeff Meyers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, this free lecture dives into black bear behavior, habitat, and the surprisingly complex lives they lead across our state. Learn how these animals are adapting alongside growing [...]
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