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Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal

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

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 [...]

Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park

Mason Center 3835 W Hardy Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Audubon Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the corner [...]

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 [...]

Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls

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 [...]

Cave Creek – Trail Maintenance

Time – 8am – Noon Location – Meet at the park’s main entry. Volunteers Needed - (10) people Volunteer should bring. – Gloves, water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, hat, , etc. What equipment will be provided- Rakes and trash pickers. Name of person-in-charge of clean-up event? Steve Turton Contact information of person-in-charge – email or phone. [...]

WALK, TALK, AND TASTE IN THE PARK

Desert Awareness Park Cave Creek, AZ N. Vermeersch Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Walk through Desert Awareness Park with us as we show you what plants to harvest and when, then you get to taste samples of what you can do with them!  Our cookbook will be available. Walks are continuous and take approximately 45 minutes.  Wear closed toed shoes, a hat, and bring a water bottle.  No [...]

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Box Canyon

Arizona Trail Passage 5 31.79277,-110.74700, AZ, United States

Location:  Box Canyon is in the eastern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains. It is about a one-hour drive from Tucson on paved and all-weather roads. ​ Courses:  There will be five classic point-to-point courses. To complete a point-to-point course, you must visit all controls in the correct sequence. White (1.1 km, 30 meters climb) This course is [...]

Event Series 3-Gun Match

3-Gun Match

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

3-Gun Match, 3rd Saturday of each month. Set up begins at 7 am Summer and 8am Winter Hours on Bay 2. Everyone needs to participate in setting up and tear down, taping, scoring, resetting and/or other tasks to participate in the event. Sign up closes after setup is completed. Safety briefing will be done at the completion of [...]

Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]

Free Guided Family Hike – Gilbert Riparian Preserve

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

Description: Join us for a guided family hike where we will learn about animal signs. We will also collect trash along the way. Please be sure to read all of the event details on page 1 and the rsvp details on page 2 of this sign up form >>> Hike leader is Kathy Balman if [...]

Free Guided Family Hike – Gilbert Riparian Preserve

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

Description: Join us for a guided family hike where we will learn about animal signs. We will also collect trash along the way. RSVP Link: Please be sure to read all of the event details on page 1 and the rsvp details on page 2 of this sign up form >>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIWoq8DlKQJuHbPMjRZiqUgmwJCksgoDTjCKTdsK8EOvUGwA/viewform?usp=sf_link **Registration is not [...]

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

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)

Full Moon Hike through Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]

Field Trip: Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk

Honey Bee Canyon 13880 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Elevation gain is less than 100 feet. 2.5 miles on moderately loose wash sand. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Trip duration under 3 hours. We’ll walk beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and learn the sounds of some of our noisier [...]

Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal

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

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 [...]

Birds & Brew Happy Hour

Desert Monks Brewing Co., 1094 S Gilbert Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA

Join fellow birders for for a libation and an interesting talk by an expert in birding or biology.

Field Trip- 7 Springs with Anne Leight

7 Springs AZ, United States

4-5 hour hike. Limited to 10 persons. Expected species: Crissal Thrashers,  Summer Tanagers, Lucy Warblers, Bells Vireos, Common Black Hawks, Zone Tailed hawks, Juniper titmouse, Scrub Jays, Black-chinned sparrows, Rufous-crowned sparrows, Gray Vireos, Scotts Orioles, Lazuli Bunting. Sign up by emailing me (at which time I will notify of meeting place and time) birdannabelle@hotmail.com  

Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands

Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 2511 W Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA

Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by the 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 [...]

Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Butterfly Discovery (indoor class / short outdoor stroll) Limit 20, registration required

Learn about butterflies, identification and their food sources on an easy stroll with the ranger. Click program title for registration information. Join a ranger for a short indoor class and easy stroll around the Nature Center and nearby areas to learn about butterflies that can be found in our desert. You will see some of [...]

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. 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 [...]

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 (VVWW) continuing to build a brand new reroute section on Passage 4 of the Arizona Trail near the picturesque town of Patagonia, AZ. As a special bonus, we will be celebrating the birthday of one of our regular veteran volunteers, Collin [...]

Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino Canyon

April 21, Thursday, 7:00 AMIntroduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino CanyonRegistration for this trip is free. | Register HereTrip difficulty: Moderate. Walk about 2 miles, primarily on dirt paths, limited elevation gain.Meet by 7 am at the Visitor Center. We’ll finish by 9:00am.This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from [...]

Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Saguaro Blooms Guided Hike – San Tan (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

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

Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. Registration required. Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. We [...]

Field Trip: Evening Birding at Sweetwater Wetlands

April 21- Thursday, 5:10 pmEvening Birding: Sweetwater WetlandsRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 mile on mostly paved surfaces with some slight declines and rocky areas.Join Kirsten Howe on this outing to see Sweetwater in a new light- the light of the setting sun! While most agree that [...]

Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Field Trip: Oracle State Park

April 22- Friday, 7:30 amOracle State ParkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Bird beautiful Oracle State Park situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain [...]

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