Mason Center/Arthur Pack ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop.Join us for an introduction to birdwatching [...]
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 [...]
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. Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join us for a "Big Sit" style bird count from 8:15-10:15 in the front garden at the Visitor Center and later [...]
Join Ranger Kevin as we look for birds in Spur Cross along the Dragonfly Trail. The conservation area provides ideal habitat for many bird species, both the full-time residents such as the Black-throated Sparrow, this month’s featured animal on Maricopa County Park’s Eco-Blitz, as well as many migratory species. Bring some binoculars if you have them. A few [...]
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 [...]
Saturday, February 19, 10AM-2PMBuffelgrass Pull with Dillinger BrewingRegister on our events pageObjective: Are you ready to help Save our Saguaros? You've probably heard about the threats invasive buffelgrass has on the fragile Sonoran Desert, especially how it creates an unnatural fire hazard. Here is an opportunity for you to take action by getting outside and removing [...]
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Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
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 [...]
**COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS** -A mask is REQUIRED inside our buildings and as much as possible outside. We have masks to purchase in the gift shop if needed. -Groups are limited to 20 or less -Social distancing is required Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. [...]
Tuesday, February 22, 11am–12pmInteractive Class: Tips on Identifying Birds | Host: Luke SaffordRegister Here on our events pageHave you ever spotted an interesting bird only to become frustrated because you can’t figure out what kind of species it is? We’ve all been there! Let’s move from being frustrated to finding enjoyment in the process of identification. [...]
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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 [...]
Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL2HNNUFohDwDnHSqM3ZB8ib5kIkwnWusVMk4B13a1LQq-kw/viewform?usp=sf_linkFor this ECO Book Worm Club we will be reading Who Was Rachel Carson?About the book: Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson dreamed of the sea. In 1936 she began work with the Bureau of Fisheries and soon after published Under the Sea Wind, her first of many nature books. Her [...]
**COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS** -A mask is REQUIRED inside our buildings and as much as possible outside. We have masks to purchase in the gift shop if needed. -Groups are limited to 20 or less -Social distancing is required Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. [...]
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. Limit 10 riders per group. 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 [...]
The ATA VETS Program and Coronado National Forest Service are hosting this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend continuing to build a brand new reroute section on Passage 4 of the AZT near the picturesque town of Patagonia, AZ. For more information about the Temporal Gulch Reroute Project, please visit https://aztrail.org/explore/passages/passage-4-temporal-gulch/.There is a $20 registration fee which will reserve your spot [...]
February 24- Thursday, 8:30 amWentworth Tanque Verde WashSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 2-mile hiking round trip on soft sand surface. No restrooms or drinking water available.Driving directions: Tanque Verde Road east of 49ers to Wentworth. Right turn on Wentworth to Tanque Verde Wash. Park on the north side of the wash. [...]
Learn about common desert wildflowers that can be found at Usery during an easy, ranger-led stroll on Merkle Trail. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 22. Join the ranger on an easy stroll along the Merkle Trail to look for indications that wildflowers are on the way. Learn about some of our desert’s common blooms such as [...]
February 25- Friday, 8:00 amMadera CanyonSign up on the Field Trip PageRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member*We will slowly bird Madera Canyon from Proctor Road up the canyon to Santa Rita Lodge and back. Walking on uneven terrain for about 3.5 miles with a 450’ elevation gain. Recommend bringing water, snacks and/or lunch, although Santa Rita Lodge [...]
Can you imagine traveling from the park to Prescott in a covered wagon? Have you ever used a heliograph? How did ancient peoples manage to survive in this area? Why were soldiers of the Civil War stationed in the Sonoran Desert? Is it true that camels were brought to Arizona in the 19th century? Learn [...]
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 has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]
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Stop by the ECO booth to say hello! https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/tres-rios-nature-festival
Stop by the Master Naturalist booth to say hello! https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/tres-rios-nature-festival
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