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Discovery Station: Desert Defenders (Drop-in, no registration)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Stop by this drop-in information session to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species within the County Parks system. Stop by to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species [...]

Discovery Station: Explore the Sonoran Desert

Stop by this informal drop-in session to chat with Ranger Steve about the geological, cultural, and biological history of the Sonoran Desert. Stop by this informal presentation inside the Nature Center to chat with Ranger Steve about the history, culture, and biology of the Sonoran Desert. An interactive display will be available for visitors to [...]

Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 25)

Come join Ranger Steve for a magical evening of telescope viewing under the stars! Join Ranger Steve for a family-friendly stargazing session at the Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park! Ranger Steve will be viewing a selection of celestial objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include the moon, planets, nebulae, or even star clusters. [...]

Cruise to Catalina

AZ, United States

Quick view itinerary: Thursday - Arrive Long Beach in evening Friday - Sailing day, 9 am depart to Catalina, Isthmus Cove Saturday - Activity day on land or sea Sunday - Sailing day, 9 am depart to Long Beach More information and entire 2023 schedule here Contact AYC Cruising Captain Joe Motil for more information cruising@arizonayachtclub.org AYC [...]

Field Trip – Montezuma’s Well

AZ, United States

Montezuma’s Well This trip features 2 rather different parts of the National Monument. The well with its water/high desert habitat, and the picnic area with its sycamore/riparian habitat, at about 3,400’. We should see a variety of chaparral and high desert species, including titmice, wrens, thrushes and other birds we don’t see often in the [...]

Cave Creek – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Wildflower Walk: Morning Session (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, [...]

Discovery Station: Desert Defenders (Drop-in, no registration)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Stop by this drop-in information session to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species within the County Parks system. Stop by to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species [...]

Wildflower Walk: Afternoon Session (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, [...]

Sunset Nature Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Join Ranger Steve for a late afternoon nature walk focused on learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and sighting native wildlife. Want to watch the sunset with a great view? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid evening hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is [...]

Crown King Scramble

The Crown King Scramble is a point to point uphill 50 kilometer foot race from the shores of Lake Pleasant in the heart of the Sonoran Desert to the town of Crown King in the ponderosa pines of the Bradshaw Mountain Range. The trail traverses through several climate zones that takes you from “spines” to [...]

Franks New Catchment

Paria Plateau, GMU 12BE AZ, United States

Each year the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society builds or redevelops five or six water holes under the direction of the state and federal agencies responsible for the management of desert bighorn sheep habitat. The projects are usually scheduled January through May and require one weekend to complete.   Refer to https://adbss.org/projects/ for updates!

Birdwalk and Classroom Presentation

Meet on the south patio of the Nature Center for a bird walk with local experienced birder Joe Ford. Wear sturdy footwear and carry water. Bring binoculars and/or a camera if you have them. No pets, please. Classroom program to follow in the Nature Center. March 25, 2023  “Thrushes, and/or Parrots”

Tonto NF Grass Removal Event

TBD

Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Meeting Location TBD Event Registration Form Liability Waiver Form Friends of the Tonto National Forest is a group of volunteers who assist the Forest in its critical mission of natural and cultural resource and visitor use management. We promote public understanding of [...]

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 [...]

Basic Race Management Course

3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

The Arizona Yacht Club is pleased to host a US Sailing Basic Race Management course on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Who should attend this one-day in-person course? Racers, that’s who. Since each fleet rotates Race Committee responsibilities, this course is a good fit for folks signed up for our season racing. Anyone can attend, but [...]

Outdoor Expo – AZGFD

About the Event The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona! The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. 150 exhibitors, including outdoor recreation and conservation groups, government agencies and commercial vendors of outdoor [...]

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

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)

Event Series Discover Nature Play

Discover Nature Play

Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.

Wildflowers & Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join Ranger Kevin for an afternoon hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 3.5-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop Trails. We’ll be pausing to look at wildflowers and butterflies as well as a variety of desert plants and animals along the way. The trail is rated moderately [...]

Sunday Sunset Stroll (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely Sunday evening walk timed to the “golden hour” prior to sunset. Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.8-mile hike along the Overton, Clay Mine and Go John Trails. We’ll go slow and pause frequently to look around, allowing us to savor the last hour of daylight and the wonderful desert [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

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 [...]

Life Along the Gila (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike along the banks of the Gila River. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along the Plant Research Trail and the south bank of the Gila River. We’ll explore the riparian habitat for interesting plants and animals while we discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila [...]

Hassayampa River Preserve Trail Grooming

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Hassayampa River Preserve Trail Grooming Volunteers will assist park staff with trail raking and other light trail maintenance on 2.5 mile easy trail system. Work may also include pulling invasive weeds to help protect our native vegetation and reduce the threat of wildfire. Please meet at the Visitor Center for orientation and safety briefing. Work [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Evan and this fun, family friendly hike through the desert! New to the Desert? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is perfect for you! Bring plenty of water and wear closed-toe shoes. Meet at the [...]

Homeschool Happenings: First Peoples (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Homeschool Happenings: First Peoples Join Ranger Kevin for the homeschool program “First Peoples.” We’ll be exploring those who once lived in the area. We'll learn about the Hohokam and their descendants through stories, art and activities. We’ll also find out how they managed to build a great civilization over 1,000 years ago, long before cars, [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10)

Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will meet at the Beardsley Trailhead off of Beardsley CSR Rd., accessed on the north side of Hwy. 74 immediately east of the highway [...]

Estrella – Invasive Species Removal

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Evan for this fun, family friendly hike through the desert, and learn a whole lot about the wonderful cacti that surround us. What makes a cactus a cactus? How can plants survive scorching temperatures? Can you eat Cactus? Get the answers to these questions and more on Ranger Evan’s Crazy for Cacti [...]

Desert 101 Hike: Yavapai Point (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Join Ranger Eric for a moderate 1.8-mile one-way hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way! Click on program title for details. Join Ranger Eric on a 1.8-mile one-way hike up the Yavapai Point Trail where we will be able to take in stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and [...]

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