4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesBird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Rd, Founatin Hills, AZ, United StatesCome hike the Scenic Trail with Ranger Shaun for a combination sunset-full moon hike. Scenic Trail is a 3.5-mile hike on a medium difficulty trail. Restrooms and water will be available at the trailhead. Sunscreen, plenty of water, and dressing in layers is recommended as the temperature may drop quickly after dark. Flashlights also encouraged. [...]
Full Moon Walk (Registration required, limit 20 participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaRanger Nikki will lead you on a walk as the sun sets and the moon rises. The route follows the Service Road and Moonlight Trails for a 2.5 mile loop. Most of the route is level but there are portions of Moonlight Trail that are rocky and uneven with a moderate rating. Flashlight recommended. Wear [...]
ACROSS THE YEARS
Camelback Ranch - Glendale 10710 West Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAcross the Years is the original fixed-time multi-day running event celebrating the New Year! Runners select their event and cover as much distance as possible. Each runner is free to walk, stop, eat, sleep whenever they wish, but the clock is always running! Starting December 28, we celebrate the traditions of pedestrianism and fixed-time racing with a [...]
DEC 29 Family Hike (Early session)
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAExplore the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Nikki and learn about some of the plants and animals that you can see along the trails at Usery, including a variety of birds, reptiles, mammals, trees, shrubs and cacti. This is a family-friendly slow-paced stroll along the barrier-free Merkle Trail that is a 1-mile loop. The terrain is [...]
Family Hike (Mid-morning session)
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAExplore the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Nikki and learn about some of the plants and animals that you can see along the trails at Usery, including a variety of birds, reptiles, mammals, trees, shrubs and cacti. This is a family-friendly slow-paced stroll along the barrier-free Merkle Trail that is a 1-mile loop. The terrain is [...]
Junior Ranger Family Hike AM (Registration Required, Limit 16 Participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaLooking for something to do with the kids over winter break? You found it! Join Ranger Kevin for this 1-mile hike on the Rainbow Valley, Baseline and Toothaker trails. Prior to the hike, we’ll talk about the Junior Ranger program, set every young person up with their own activity book, and then we’ll actually do [...]
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesInterpretive 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 [...]
Walk the Wash (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Rd, Founatin Hills, AZ, United StatesA wash can be a pretty interesting place, especially when you go with a Ranger! Join Ranger Shaun and learn about what washes are, how they’re formed, and why their important to their ecosystems as we walk parts of Pemberton and Granite trail before dropping into Stoneman’s Wash for the majority our return trip. Along [...]
Making TRACKs While Hiking – with Lynn Kriegbaum of TRACKs
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesEnjoy a stroll with a TRACKS member who will expound on additional opportunities to enjoy group hiking with knowledgeable people from around the White Mountains! Suggested donation of $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
Maricopa Trail Walk: Goldmine Trailhead to Mansel Carter Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaThis is a one-way guided walk (almost 6 miles) with Ranger Nikki designed to help 100 Miles Challenge participants attain their “third park” requirement by traveling on a segment of the Maricopa Trail. This walk is also open to non-participants. You must make travel arrangements ahead of time to be dropped off/picked up or have a [...]
Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesThe Desert looks different in the dark. Come along with Ranger Shaun and see how much. Click program title for more details. Ranger Shaun is returning to this morning’s trail for another hike. Come join him, or even better RE-join him! See how different the desert can be in the dark as we look along [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLimit 10. 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 have included [...]
Holiday Family Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 30)
The Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant 41402 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ, United StatesWe’ll be viewing a selection of objects through the 12” observatory telescope as well as a smaller telescope. Possibilities include plants, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also look at constellations with a laser pointer. Bring your questions and your curiosity! Family friendly program. Restrooms and water are available at the Desert Outdoor Center but [...]
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park 7201 AZ90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesThe 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 [...]
Youth Mentored Waterfowl Camp
Whitewater Draw, 4423 West Bagby Road, Mc Neal, AZ 85617, United StatesLet's go duck hunting! Three-day waterfowl hunt camp with experienced mentors for youth ages 10-17. Meals included. Learn about decoys, calling, blinds and hunting. 15-spot allocation process.
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Family Bird Walk at Chandler VO Park
Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAChandler 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 [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Bush Highway Trailhead Mesa, AZ, United StatesRegister here to join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses.
Salt River Saturday
Blue Point Recreation Area Fort McDowell, AZ, United StatesCoffee, Casting, Camaraderie & Trash Pick-up
Murray Springs Tour
Murray Springs N Moson Rd, Sierra Vista, United StatesJoin docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk [...]
Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States
Women’s Gambel’s Quail Hunt
Horseshoe Ranch I-17 and Blood Basin Road, Mayer, AZ, United StatesA special Gambel's Quail hunt just for the ladies! It is more than just learning and experiencing outdoor skills though as you will share moments of generosity, courage, and kindness that will surely forge lifetime friendships! Arrive on Friday, January 12 @ AZGFD Horseshoe Ranch located on Bloody Basin Road, (east of i-17 & south [...]
Mentored Archery Javelina, Deer and Predator Hunt Camp
Fort Grant , United StatesPursuit of more challenging species, deer, elk, stalking, remote locations, overnight, lots of field time. Hunting quail and duck available to those with proper stamps. Camp for new or novice archery javelina and deer hunters. Must have camping/hunting gear and proper license/tags/stamps. Parents or guardians must be present and able to hunt with kids under [...]
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesInterpretive 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 [...]
Dry Mountian Catchment Redevelopment
Whitlock Mountians Safford, United States
Grand Central Mill Tour
Fairbank School House Huachuca City, United StatesThis 1 1/2 mile hike from the ghost town of Fairbank to the ruins of the Grand Central Mill follows an old town roadbed to the site. A number of these stamping mills were built along the San Pedro River during the silver boom in Tombstone. The silver-bearing ore was brought to the river by [...]
Passage 13 Trail Work with Saddlebrooke Hiking Club
PASSAGE 13 OracleCelebrate 2024 with a morning of trail work with Saddlebrooke Hiking Club on passage 13. We will focus on catclaw removal and repairing damaged tread. After introductions and a safety briefing, we will work on the trail until about 11:30a. After that, we will regroup in the parking area for light refreshments. Dress warm! We [...]
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