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ECO Book Worms – Who Was Rachel Carson – 3 Classes

Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL2HNNUFohDwDnHSqM3ZB8ib5kIkwnWusVMk4B13a1LQq-kw/viewform?usp=sf_linkFor this ECO Book Worm Club we will be reading  Who Was Rachel Carson?About the book:  Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the  sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fisheries and soon after  published Under the Sea Wind, her first of many nature books. Her [...]

Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Society Scottsdale, AZ, United States

**COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS** -A mask is REQUIRED inside our buildings and as much as possible outside. We have masks to purchase in the gift shop if needed. -Groups are limited to 20 or less -Social distancing is required Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. [...]

MCPMN Cohort 4 Class

Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Limit 10 riders per group. 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 [...]

Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend – Passage 4 Temporal Gulch (VETS Reroute Project)

Temporal Gulch, Arizona 85624, USA

The ATA VETS Program and Coronado National Forest Service are hosting this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend continuing to build a brand new reroute section on Passage 4 of the AZT near the picturesque town of Patagonia, AZ. For more information about the Temporal Gulch Reroute Project, please visit https://aztrail.org/explore/passages/passage-4-temporal-gulch/.There is a $20 registration fee which will reserve your spot [...]

Field Trip: Wentworth Tanque Verde Wash

February 24- Thursday, 8:30 amWentworth Tanque Verde WashSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 2-mile hiking round trip on soft sand surface. No restrooms or drinking water available.Driving directions: Tanque Verde Road east of 49ers to Wentworth. Right turn on Wentworth to Tanque Verde Wash. Park on the north side of the wash.  [...]

Get Ready for Wildflowers (Limit 10 participants. Registration required)

Learn about common desert wildflowers that can be found at Usery during an easy, ranger-led stroll on Merkle Trail. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 22. Join the ranger on an easy stroll along the Merkle Trail to look for indications that wildflowers are on the way. Learn about some of our desert’s common blooms such as [...]

Field Trip: Madera Canyon

February 25- Friday, 8:00 amMadera CanyonSign up on the Field Trip PageRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member*We will slowly bird Madera Canyon from Proctor Road up the canyon to Santa Rita Lodge and back. Walking on uneven terrain for about 3.5 miles with a 450’ elevation gain. Recommend bringing water, snacks and/or lunch, although Santa Rita Lodge [...]

Wild and Wacky History Hike

Can you imagine traveling from the park to Prescott in a covered wagon? Have you ever used a heliograph? How did ancient peoples manage to survive in this area? Why were soldiers of the Civil War stationed in the Sonoran Desert? Is it true that camels were brought to Arizona in the 19th century? Learn [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]

Tres Rios Nature Festival

Stop by the ECO booth to say hello! https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/tres-rios-nature-festival

Tres Rios Nature Festival

Stop by the Master Naturalist booth to say hello! https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/tres-rios-nature-festival

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Glendale Heroes Regional Park, 83rd Avenue and, Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85303, USA

Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park

Mason Center/Arthur Pack ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip 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 [...]

500 Meter Silhouette Steel

Mohave Sportsman Club 3275 Oatman Road, Golden Valley, AZ, United States

Where?: Silhouette Range (Between Bay #1 and the 1,000 yard Range) What?: Centerfire Rifle Silhouette match, 20 rounds, Benchrest, 5 minute time limit at each animal (1 minute per shot) 5 rounds at Rams (500m) 5 rounds at Turkeys (385m) 5 rounds at Javelinas (300m) 5 rounds at Chickens (200m) (Tie breaker will be the [...]

Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event

Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds THEvent Registration FormLiability Waiver Form

Gila TU Chapter & Payson Flycasters

Online Virtual Format

Monthly Member meeting, guests welcome! Please contact Ric Hinkie 928-848-4501 for zoom link to attend.   Our presenter is: Jan Boyer. Jan is a fisheries biologist in the research branch of AZGFD. She studies fish in the Colorado River. Jan has great information about trout at Lees Ferry and will also share some historical trends [...]

Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

This 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 [...]

Life Along the Creek (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]

Life Along the Creek (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]

Family Day & Youth Hunt – SAQF

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

About the Event Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, quail biology, and more. Quail hunt for youth ages 12-17. Gear and instruction provided. • Location: Empire Ranch, north of Sonoita • Hosted by: Southern Arizona Quail Forever • Contact: Tony, (520) 465-6569, avalen18@aol.com About the Location Camp is located at the Empire Ranch Airstrip Group [...]

Waters of the Desert

Deserts are often thought of as "lands without water." But here in southern Arizona, our two distinct rainy seasons bring this landscape to life. On this half-mile interpretive hike, learn about where our water comes from, how to find it, and the remarkable plants and animals that thrive wherever it is available! Bring drinking water and [...]

Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Society Scottsdale, AZ, United States

**COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS** -A mask is REQUIRED inside our buildings and as much as possible outside. We have masks to purchase in the gift shop if needed. -Groups are limited to 20 or less -Social distancing is required Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. [...]

Butterflies of Cave Creek Park (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Join Spur Cross Ranger Kevin as he visits Cave Creek Regional Park in search of butterflies. This easy walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in the area, when to look for them, and which native plants you can grow to attract and support their populations. The hike will be approximately two miles in [...]

Field Trip: Urban Birding for Complete Beginners- Kennedy Park

Feb 27- Sunday, 8:00 AMUrban Birding for Complete Beginners- Kennedy ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageJoin Kirsten Howe on bi-monthly birding walks designed for those new to birding and Tucson Audubon! These walks will be held in a different urban park each time and will focus on using binoculars, understanding bird behavior, and finding [...]

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