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Discovery Station: Tarantulas

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Rd, Founatin Hills, AZ, United States

Interested in arachnids? Spooked by spiders? Maybe you just want to learn a little more about your friendly neighborhood spider-dog. Swing by Ranger Shaun’s Tarantula Discovery Station and learn about these lovable little monsters just in time for Halloween! Located inside the Nature Center. Bathrooms and water available. NO pets allowed. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center [...]

Discovery Station: Plants of the Hassayampa River Preserve

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an in-depth look at a variety of plants that call the Hassayampa River Preserve home. Visitors will have the opportunity to examine samples, ask questions, and learn all kinds of interesting facts. We’ll even have a microscope on hand so you can see these plants with an amazing degree of detail. [...]

Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend Event – P28: Jacks Canyon

Happy Jack, AZ 86024, USA

The AZT VETS (Veteran Engagement / Trail Stewardship) and Coconino National Forest Service are hosting this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend on Passage 28A of the Arizona Trail, improving the trail corridor from Jacks Canyon to Hay Meadow Tank. Most meals will be provided at no extra cost to participants. Pre-registration is required. All ages and [...]

Event Series Fly Tying Class

Fly Tying Class

Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

The fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]

Unit 20C Youth Deer & Predator Hunt camp

Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd, Congress, AZ, United States

Camp for youth to assist with deer & predator hunting. Must have license and 20C tag to hunt deer. Outdoor activities, cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available.

Casa Blanca Canyon Clean Up

This event will focus on Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead, parking area, and the AZT connector trail. We will focus on trimming and digging out overgrowth. With cooler temperatures upon us, the trailhead is sure to be getting busy so we will make it look nice and welcoming.  

Discovery Table: Sonoran Desert Artifacts

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more will be on hand for you to touch and inspect. MEETING LOCATION: Nature [...]

Arizona Trail in a Day Work Weekend at Clear Creek

  Looking for a fun way to spend this year's Arizona Trail in a Day on October 7? Why keep the fun to only one day when it could be a whole weekend of AZT awesomeness alongside other AZT enthusiasts?? We have asked ourselves the same questions and we think this event is just the ticket! Join [...]

AZT in a Day

Join us for the 6th Annual AZT in a Day: a coordinated effort to complete the entire 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) in just 24 hours. This endeavor is no small feat, and we need your help to make it happen! This challenge also raises awareness to support trail construction and maintenance; youth programs [...]

Critters and Plants along the Washes Hike

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

Join Ranger Nikki for a 3.5-mile easy to moderate hike along Coldwater, Dysart and Butterfield Trails to observe plant and animal life that flourishes in this area of winding seasonal waterways. Learn about cacti, trees, shrubs, mammals, birds, reptiles and more. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water. Restrooms [...]

Urban Wildlife Conservation Day 2023

City of Phoenix's 7th Avenue Trailhead 2801 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, United States

Urban Wildlife Conservation Day is a national day of celebration for our urban green spaces and urban wildlife.  Come join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Phoenix, Rio Reimagined, Corazon Latino, and Audubon Southwest as we gather to celebrate our third annual Urban Wildlife Conservation Day!  There will be multiple family-friendly events and [...]

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 Fall Bird Walks

Fall Bird Walks

Chiricahua National Monument 12856 East Rhyolite Creek Rd, Wilcox, United States

Chiricahua National Monument is excited to begin offering ranger-led bird walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Meet at Faraway Ranch picnic area at 9:00am, and we will leisurely make our way down the Silver Spur Meadow Trail identifying birds by sight and sound as a group. Bring your binoculars, water, and sun [...]

Arizona Trout in the Classroom

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

As in years prior to COVID-19, an in-person Trout in the Classroom workshop for teachers and volunteers is being scheduled. The agenda will focus on: equipment maintenance tips teacher tools & resources curriculum ideas delivery of eggs planned for early November calendar/schedule for the year ahead We suggest you review the website at www.aztic.org to be prepared [...]

Arizona Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Night

Topgolf Glendale 6101 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, United States

Open to all current volunteers & those interested in becoming a volunteer! Event Details: 3pm-5pm - Topgolf Friendly Competition with prizes! 5pm - Dinner, Door Prizes, Raffles & Silent Auction 5:45 - Fundraising & Chapter Awards Presentation $25 - Dinner Only $35 - Dinner & Topgolf Play   Learn about Ducks Unlimited programs, what's upcoming [...]

Field Trip – Sunflower with Kathe Anderson

Mon, Oct 9 - Sunflower. This was alive with birds in late May, and has great potential to keep late migrants as well as attract wintering species, possibly American Robins, Western Bluebirds, Townsend’s Solitaires and Cedar Waxwings, along with typical resident species found along sycamore-lined creeks, with some open fields and nearby desert. We’ll start [...]

Monthly Speaker Series Why Water Matters w Sam Draper

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

Why AZ Water Policy Security Matters for People and Birds."  with Ms Sam Draper the Policy Manager for Southwest Audubon If there is no water there will not be birds.  What  can Arizona Birders expect in the future? In person at the Gilbert Library at 6:30, hang out with other birders. Or on Zoom at [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Look for nocturnal wildlife with Join Ranger Steve on an after-dark walk on the park trails! Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will hike 1-2 [...]

Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

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

Join Ranger Derik on a short nature walk below the Malpais Hills and learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details. Get your morning started off right with a 3-mile hike on parts of the Rock Peak Wash and San Tan Trail. The trail can [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. This is generally the last time of year to find reptiles active, so we may [...]

Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Elk Hunters Camp

St Joseph's Youth Camp - Mormon Lake 4860 Mormon Lake Rd, Mormon Lake, AZ, United States

Camp for youth hunters in Units 6A & 5BS. Scouting tips, meat care, safety, prizes, meals, game retrieval, and some mentoring available

Unit 6B Youth Deer Hunt Camp

FR 231 and FR 536

Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 6B. Deer hunting tips, assistance, biology and habits, food and drawings. Family welcome Location: 35°04'23.2"N 111°50'33.4"W near intersection of FR 231 & FR 536

Unit 22 & 23 Tonto Basin Youth Deer Camp

Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 22 or 23. Meals provided Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and mentors are available.

Unit 23 Youth Deer & Cow Elk Camp

Colcord Ridge Campground, Tonto NF, AZ

Camp for youth deer and cow elk tag holders. Mentors available for scouting, tracking, game retrieval and care. Seminars and meals provided.

Unit 33 & 37B Youth Deer Hunt Camp

YMCA Triangle Y Ranch Camp 34434 S. Y Camp Rd, Oracle, AZ, United States

Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 33 or 37B. Deer hunting tips, assistance, biology and habits, food and drawings. Family welcome

Unit 34A, 35A & 35B Youth Deer Hunt Camp

Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, Sonoita

Experienced mentors provide hunt assistance to Unit 34 & 35 youth deer tag holders & youth pursuing quail, rabbit or coyote. There will be a drawing for those youth hunters who participate in camp activities throughout the weekend.

Birding ‘Big Sit’ (handicapped-accessible) (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at this stationary program at the Nature Center. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will [...]

Lunch & Learn: Wildfires in the Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Join Ranger Steve for a Lunch & Learn presentation about wildfire in the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. Bring a bagged lunch and join Ranger Steve in the classroom at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for a Lunch & Learn presentation about the science of wildfire in the Sonoran Desert. [...]

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