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Field trip to Mt. Ord

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Field trip to Mt. Ord Tuesday Nov. 28th  6:00 AM with Anne Leight  Mt Ord is one of Maricopa County’s highest elevation hotspots. High chaparral slopes and Ponderosa pine forests host species such as Acorn and Hairy woodpeckers, Woodhouse and Steller’s jays, White-breasted and Pygmy nuthatches, Brown Creeper and Dark-eyed juncos. Hiking at high elevation; [...]

Unit 42 Youth Deer Hunt Camp

Vulture Mine Rd

Note: Camp is 2nd weekend of Hunt due to Thanksgiving. Hunt camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 42. General deer hunting information, tactics and tips, camp activities and some food provided.

Passage 17a Work Event

Alamo Canyon Passage, Picketpost Trailhead

The Alamo Canyon Passage is classic Sonoran desert - rugged, remote and beautiful. Though it burned in the Telegraph fire of 2021, this is still a striking landscape with amazing rock and spectacular views - and now it needs our help more than ever as it recovers from the damage done by the flames. Join [...]

Event Series Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Join one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]

Event Series Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house operating as a gift and bookstore, leads guided interpretive walks/hikes along the river and throughout the adjacent area, presents educational programs to schools and community groups, and assists the BLM in a variety [...]

Event Series Family Bird Walk at Chandler VO Park

Family Bird Walk at Chandler VO Park

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

Chandler Family Birdwalks Veterans Oasis Park Chandler 8am - noon Monthly on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Come out with the kids to walk around the water recharge ponds at the City of Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park, This bird-walk is sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon and The City of Chandler. We [...]

Desert 101 South Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, United States

The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you [...]

Event Series Flycasting Class

Flycasting Class

Roadrunner Park, 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA 2401 E Cactus Rd, United States

The fly casting class is open to all members, whether you are have never cast a fly rod or would like to improve your casting skills. There will be FFI certified fly casting instructors there to work with you. If you do not have a fly rod or reel AFC will provide fly rods and [...]

History Walk at Fairbank Townsite

Fairbank HWY 82, United States

Tour this historic townsite with docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River. The tour of the townsite is on gravel walkways that are level. The walk to the cemetery and return is about 1 mile total. Reaching the cemetery requires walking up a short slope with poor footing and loose rock. You are [...]

Event Series Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park 7201 AZ90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Sierra Vista  Environmental  Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching  tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first-come, first- served. Arrive before the starting time to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must stay with [...]

FCD Spook Hill spillway removal project

https://maps.app.goo.gl/LBV93mEh294VuuaC6

We will meet at the entrance to the Spook Hill spillway on the north side of Eagle Crest Drive at gps coordinates 33.481010, -111.682217 Mesa, Arizona.  Parking will be available at this location.

Superstitions Brushback – Passage 18b

Reavis Canyon - Passage 18

Join us in the southern Superstition Mountains on the slopes of Montana Mountain for a remote work event supported by 4wds. We have secured two modified four-door jeep Rubicons to take us up FR650 to the trail junction near Montana Mountain. This will allow us to get the crew in position to trim the overgrown [...]

Wild About Arizona: An In-Depth Look into the Natural History and Biology of Black Bear

AZ, United States

Take a dive into the natural history and modern biology of an iconic species, Ursus americanus, the black bear. These bears are opportunistic feeders and have complex and interesting lives. Spend an evening learning about this incredible critter and enjoying the opportunity to see them live and in person. Instructed by wildlife biologists Jeff Meyers [...]

Yuma Youth Small Game Camp

Palomas-Harquahala

Open to beginners age 8-16 who want to learn to hunt small game, quail and rabbits with experienced mentors. Meals provided Friday through Sunday.

Cibola Junior Waterfowl Camp

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge 66600 Cibola Lake Rd, Cibola, AZ, United States

Mentored waterfowl hunt for youth hunters ages 11-17

Tonto NF Grass Removal Event

Massacre Grounds Trailhead 4801 E Forest St, Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing invasive fountain and buffel grasses.  

Event Series Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Bird Outings at Rio Saldo

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

Join one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]

Trailside Naturalist – Phainopepla and Mistletoe at Gateway Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, United States

Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the mutualistic relationship between this species of silky flycatcher and hemiparasite. During the winter months, the Sonoran Desert is home to the phainopepla, a species of silky flycatcher birds that feasts on the red berries of the desert mistletoe. Mistletoe is a hemiparasite which [...]

Arthropods Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, United States

Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning – there are more species of arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us to discover the fascinating and diverse world of arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Skill level: Easy Pets are not permitted at our [...]

Effects of Geology on Local Ecology Educational Hike

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, United States

This hike will provide an overview of the geology of the area and a discussion about how geology – topography, rock type, soil, etc. – affects local ecology. Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1.7 miles Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation [...]

Tucson Marathon

Highway 77 Oracle, AZ, United States

Net downhill courses along the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains run since 1969. The full Marathon, 50K & Marathon Relay start above the town of Oracle and run down to Catalina. The Half Marathon starts on Biosphere Road at the half way point of the Marathon and runs down to Catalina. Join us for beautiful winter [...]

Event Series Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP

Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park 7201 AZ90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Sierra Vista  Environmental  Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching  tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first-come, first- served. Arrive before the starting time to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must stay with [...]

Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator

Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, United States

Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an [...]

Monthly Speaker Series Saving Wild Birds from Fire, T. Driggers

Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA 6:30 pm

Dr. Todd Driggers Saving the Wild  birds from the Fire Raved Australia.  He works at the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic in Mesa but donated his time in  Australia when the wildfires were at its worst a few years ago. How this can assist us in Arizona to save birds. In Person at the Gilbert [...]

Featured Partner: Sonoran Audubon Society

The purpose of Sonoran Audubon Society is to educate its members and the community about birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, and about the beauty and importance of the complex interactions that make for a healthy environment for everyone.  Bringing resources for West Valley birding enthusiasts.

Featured Partner: Arizona Flycasters Club

Arizona Flycasters Club's primary goal is to add value to people's lives. We love to share what we love and want to help you expand your knowledge and enjoyment of the sport of fly fishing.

Featured Partner: Tracks White Mountain

TRACKS is a volunteer group dedicated to using, promoting, preserving, and protecting multi-use trails in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests of northeastern Arizona.

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