Description:Needle Rock Recreation Area on the Verde River. Wed April 6th Meet at 6AM. Probably 4-5 hrs of birding. Limited to 8 people ( 2-3 vehicles). It is a great time to go there. Breeding birds here Cooper's hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Western Screech Owl, Brown crested Flycatcher, Bell's Vireo, Lucy and yellow Warblers.Sign up by emailing [...]
Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip 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 [...]
Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn
A 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 [...]
April 7- Thursday, 8:00 amIsabella Lee Natural PreserveRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip difficulty: Moderate. About 2 miles over soft terrain. No restrooms or water are available.Isabella Lee Natural Preserve is a mesquite bosque along the Tanque Verde Wash. We will look for both returning residents and migrating songbirds as [...]
April 7- Thursday, 8:00 amPena Blanca LakeRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip 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 [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Join gardening pros to learn how to make the most of your warm-weather gardening and extend the life of your plants. Does the sun give your plants a major sunburn every year? Are you frustrated by losing plants that you have lovingly tended to? The San Tan Valley Master Gardeners will help you make the [...]
Join gardening pros to learn how to make the most of your warm-weather gardening and extend the life of your plants. Does the sun give your plants a major sunburn every year? Are you frustrated by losing plants that you have lovingly tended to? The San Tan Valley Master Gardeners will help you make the [...]
Birdathon is like a walkathon, only instead of counting miles, we count birds! It’s an opportunity to enjoy birds while raising or donating critical funds to the Tucson Audubon Society. Decide on your approach, reach out to friends and family to gather support or teammates, and go birding any time between April 8 and May 8! Every dollar [...]
Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert, the native flowering plants they rely on, and which plants to put in your garden to attract butterflies and other pollinators on this guided [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing invasive fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds Trailhead and help prevent wildfires and save native plants and animals!
Join us to weed, water & prune the Hummingbird Habitat! Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, water & garden tools and enjoy a cool early morning in our walled bird garden. Just drop in or contact our volunteer coordinator, Anne Koch, atredray@gmail.com.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join 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 [...]
Match 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
The Hassayampa BioBlitz will be on April 9th-10th, from 9am-9am. A flyer is attached which has further details. Visit the website and sign up as a Blitzer https://bit.ly/HassEcoBioBlitz Please list Educating Children Outdoors in the "other" field under the organization question. We are hoping to have a family/kid friendly excursion. Let Kathy Balman know if you [...]
3G 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)
Half-Marathon & 10K trail running event on the Arizona Trail. Learn more at runazt.org
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Join volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll on easy/moderate terrain to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving the park and [...]
Do you have questions about the plants, animals, history and culture of the Sonoran Desert? Would you like to do some hiking in a fun, social setting? Join a Maricopa County Parks ranger on an interpretive hike as we discover this incredible ecosystem! Bring plenty of drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Vista [...]
Join a ranger on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to see cactus blooms and other flowering plants. Join a ranger on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to see cactus blooms and other flowering plants. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center. Registration required by calling the Estrella park office at 602-506-2930 x6.
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. And you can experience it for free every second Tuesday during the garden's community days! Simply visit the website [...]
Learn about some of our amazing desert critters at this drop-in session inside the Nature Center. Our Sonoran Desert is home to amazing snakes, lizards and tortoises. Learn about their habitats and some of the adaptations that allow them to survive in our extreme environment. All ages. No registration required for this drop-in session that [...]
Guests are always welcome! Arrive early for dinner and beverages – we’ll mix and mingle, then at 7 PM, Commodore Deb Heisler kicks it off with club updates and new member introductions. We’ll also be announcing and awarding our Tall Cactus Regatta champions! After that, settle-in as guest speaker Bradley Cladianos shares his fascinating journey [...]
Learn about birds on this hike at Morgan City Wash with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas and look for spring migrants during this guided walk with Ranger Eric along Morgan City Wash near the confluence with the Agua Fria River. We will meet [...]
Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip 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 [...]
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