May 9- Monday, 8:00 am Rose Canyon Registration for this walk is free. | REGISTRATION FULL Trip Difficulty: Moderate. ~3 mile hike out-and-back via a paved road with ~500 ft elevation change (down going in, up coming back). Pit toilets available. Rose Canyon is a ponderosa pine forest at 7000′ elevation. We will slowly bird Rose [...]
May 10- Tuesday, 7:00 AM Fort Lowell Park Registration for this walk is free. | REGISTRATION FULL Trip Difficulty: Easy, around 1 mile on paved and unpaved surfaces, including grass and gravel. Restrooms and water available at the park. Fort Lowell Park in Tucson offers a few different types of habitat in a compact space, [...]
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. And you can experience it for free every second Tuesday during the garden's community days! Simply visit the website [...]
Inviting Greater Roadrunners into Your Yard | Presenter: Jennie Macfarland & Kim Matsushino Registration for this event is free. | Greater Roadrunners are enigmatic and dynamic birds and an icon of the desert southwest. In the bird popularity contest they rank very high and for good reason. They are fierce predators who will take on prey as [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip 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 welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
Meet other birders at the San Pedro House and enjoy a morning walk among the riparian area and sight some beautiful birds to add to your list!
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest 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 [...]
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest 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 [...]
Looking for volunteers to teach fly tying or casting to women recovering from breast cancer. Need one on one instructors and casting and tying knowledge to share!
Count birds while walking the Preserve trails for eBird Global Big Day! Click on program title for more details. For World Migratory Bird Day and eBird Global Big Day, join Cindy Marple and Kathe Anderson to count birds around the Preserve’s trails for this community science birding event. There will be three 1.5-hour long sessions [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds TH
Join us to weed, water & prune the Hummingbird Habitat. Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, water & garden tools and enjoy a cool early morning in our walled bird garden. Just drop in or contact our volunteer coordinator, Anne Koch, atredray@gmail.com.
Match Director: Jim Merritt //57 SHOTS//Steel targets \\50 -200 Yards \\ MAX SCORE 70 Match held Monthly on every 2nd Sunday @ 8AM on Bay #10 Contact Jim Merritt for more information @ 928-692-1318
May 14th Migratory Bird Storytime and Bird Outing -registration full!
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)
Nighttime Migration: Sabino Canyon Night Walk Registration for this event is free. | Join us at Sabino Canyon for an evening walk in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! This year’s theme for WMBD is focused on light pollution and its effect on birds. Did you know that many birds migrate only during the night? [...]
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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 [...]
Registration for this walk is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven surfaces and grass. If you’re new to birding, then Marie Davis and Peggy Steffens want to introduce you to the joys of birdwatching with a bird walk for beginners at Reid Park. We will provide an [...]
Registration for this trip is free Trip difficulty: Moderate; Walking Distance: 3-4 miles; Trip Duration: return early afternoon; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: Walking along gravel road and riparian trail. No established restrooms on site. Walker Canyon is located in the Pajarito Wilderness area, west of Rio Rico and east of Pena Blanca Canyon. It [...]
About the Event Expert hunting tips, calling, gear and how tos. Great for beginners. Raffles, auctions, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Seating limited. Food donation for raffle. • Location: Calvary Community Church, Phoenix • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Inc. • Contact: David, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430 About the Location Use west side entrance [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip 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 welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in May and June 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 [...]
Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in May and June 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 [...]
May 19- Thursday, 7:30 am Summerhaven & Marshall Gulch Registration for this walk is free. | Register Here beginning April 9 Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2+ miles on foot with some elevation gain on pavement and on uneven terrain at 9,000+ ft. altitude. Restrooms available at the Visitor Center in Summerhaven. Early summer hosts brilliant Red-faced Warblers [...]
Look for birds, butterflies, and dragonflies on this guided walk with Marceline VandeWater. Click on program title for more details. Join naturalist Marceline VandeWater for an easy-paced walk on the Preserve trails to look for birds, butterflies, and dragonflies! Along the way, you’ll learn about these fascinating animals and how to identify common species of [...]
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 [...]
May 20, Friday- 11 AM Part 3 (of 3): Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds This 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 [...]
May 21- Saturday, 7:30 am Accessible Birding with SAAWR: Agua Caliente Registration for this trip is free. | Register Here beginning April 9 Join Marcia OBara and Kimberly Aikins of the Southern Arizona Accessible Wildlife Refuge (SAAWR) for a birding outing designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. [...]
Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house, serves as a bookstore and visitor center for The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (NCA), which contains nearly 57,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border and [...]
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