Birds & Brew Happy Hour
Desert Monks Brewing Co., 1094 S Gilbert Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USAJoin fellow birders for for a libation and an interesting talk by an expert in birding or biology.
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Field Trip- 7 Springs with Anne Leight
7 Springs AZ, United States4-5 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, USASweetwater 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, ArizonaA 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, USAThe 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, ArizonaJoin 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 [...]
Earth Day Hike in Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesCome hike with Ranger Kevin in celebration of Earth Day. The hike will take us through the beautiful riparian stretch of Cave Creek on the lower Dragonfly Trail for approximately two miles. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is required for this program. Attendance is [...]
Butterflies & Blooms (no registration required)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLearn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. For Earth Day, learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and native plant gardening to attract pollinators in the front garden with Ranger Eric! We will also have details on how [...]
Earth Day 2022 Lower Salt River Cleanup
Registration required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/302371359877
Earth Day @Papago Park
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-papago-park-tickets-302301872037
Part 2 Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds
April 22, Friday- 11 AMPart 2 (of 3): Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for HummingbirdsThis three part workshop is meant for those of you who are just getting into birding and are eager to develop your birdwatching skills and knowledge in the field. We'll meet at the Paton Center each of these mornings [...]
Earth Day cleanup with Wild Women Running and Summit Soul Sisters
Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-cleanup-with-wild-women-running-and-summit-soul-sisters-tickets-309949967697
Coconino Rim Trail Work Weekend
For more information or to register, visit our volunteer portal here.
Camp Cook Festival and Outdoor Cooking Classes
For more information or to register, visit our volunteer portal here.
Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event
Massacre Grounds Trailhead 4801 E Forest St, Apache Junction, AZ, United StatesJoin 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!
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaThis 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 [...]
The Flora of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin us as we look at some of the more common species of plants in the conservation area including the Foothill Palo Verde, Arizona's state tree as well as this month's featured plant on Maricopa County's Eco-blitz. This morning's walk will take us through the Fairy Duster/Metate Trails loop for a total of about three miles. No dogs [...]
EARTH DAY Cleanup w/ Postino, Senita,Summit Soul Sisters + AZ on the Rocks!
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-cleanup-w-postino-senitasummit-soul-sisters-az-on-the-rocks-tickets-275251523717
EARTH DAY Cleanup w/ Postino, Senita,Summit Soul Sisters + AZ on the Rocks!
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-cleanup-w-postino-senitasummit-soul-sisters-az-on-the-rocks-tickets-275251523717
Earth Day Expo at Carefree Desert Gardens
Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy St, Carefree, AZ, United StatesSpending a day in Carefree Desert Gardens is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. We hope you will come out and join us for this FREE family friendly event. Participants will learn about desert wildlife with live presentations of birds and reptiles. Learn about our precious planet at this engaging event hosted by the [...]
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Earth Day Event Carefree
Come visit us in Carefree to learn about orienteering and complete an orienteering course! https://www.citysuntimes.com/news/carefree/town-of-carefree-hosts-earth-day-celebration/article_aba5aea6-aebc-11ec-a426-4ff667200c49.html
Try Archery Free Event
Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States3G 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)
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