Tucson Botanical Gardens and co-host Tank’s Green Stuff are holding a Compost Awareness Week Pop-up on Saturday, May 10 from 8:30am - 10:30am! Tank’s will be teaching compost classes at 9:00am, 9:30am, and 10:00am in the Gardens’ compost demonstration area. Desert Compostables, UA Compost Cats, AZ Composting Council, and Inch by Inch Worm Castings will [...]
Join the group for a weeklong event of fly fishing on the San Juan River. This river is a top destination for fly fishing in Arizona.
We will be finishing up a continuous rail fence build in Leonard Canyon on the Mogollon Rim that we started last fall. We camp all weekend and feed you from Friday supper through Sunday breakfast. Multiple jobs including cook help, general help, fence building help, etc. To volunteer, please email russj@arizonaelksociety.org
Southwest Wildlife Foundation (SWF) sponsored event for youth ages 5-15. SWF is providing all necessary equipment (poles, bait, etc.) Ramada #32 at the pond. Come out and enjoy a day of fishing on us. Youth must be accompanied by an adult at all times. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all events. Anyone [...]
Join us for a fun and educational family workshop where we learn how birds create nests of various sizes and shapes! Discover the strategies birds use to build nests that withstand rough weather and protect them from predators. We will also create our own nests using sticks and other materials we find in the garden, ensuring [...]
Join Kathe Anderson and other participants to travel to Christopher Creek, a hotspot for bird watching. Look for many species of migratory birds and woodpeckers around the creek. The walks are short, and participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and apply their birding skills.
Along the San Pedro River, there are 100 to 250 migratory and wintering bird species to look for. The bird walk lasts for 2 to 3 hours on terrain that varies from easy to difficult. No dogs are allowed, but bird watchers can bring binoculars. Call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.
Learn about the ecology and ecosystems of birds and butterflies in a garden-based lecture. Also learn tips and tricks on creating the ideal habitat for both species. Bring a chair, if you want, to sit in the garden and tools to take notes.
Come join us to keep our trails clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding [...]
Silver Creek trout habitat has been severely impacted by flooding over the last several years. This project consists of manual and mechanical removal of aquatic vegetation to improve stream flow and angler access. AZTU will be joining with the White Mountain Fly Fishers Club and others to do a stream restoration project on Silver Creek, [...]
Come out and enjoy Arizona Free Fishing Day 2025 with the Arizona Chapter of SCI. We will have fishing equipment and volunteers helping teach fishing techniques. This event is for all skill levels so please come out and say hello! We will provide lunch at Ramada #4. If you have any questions please visit www.azsci.com or email info@azsci.com.
Take a scenic, two-hour walk along the San Pedro River. View many species of birds and small mammals that inhabit the river's ecosystem.
Weeklong, hands-on, immersive adventure for youth ages 13-18. Will learn both technical skills like casting and fly tying, high-end angling and conservation programs. 3 separate courses available. Tentative Dates: June 8-13, 2025, June 15-20, 2025 and; June 22-27, 2025. Non-scouts welcome. Fee required.
Take a bird walk along the San Pedro River, a major symbol of the American Southwest. The walk lasts for two to three hours and is best suited for bird and wildlife watching.
Join us to learn about the critters that creep, crawl, or slither throughout Cochise County, including reptiles like lizards, snakes, and Gila monsters. Tom Miscione, herpetologist, will help us learn not to fear these important members of the local ecosystem. His many live specimens will let you get up close and personal with a diverse [...]
This June, join the bird walk along Higley Ponds. These four ponds along Higley Road are renowned for bird watching.
Look for warblers, crossbills, flycatchers and more on this birdwatching trek. Mingus Mountain is a favorite place for hiking, biking, fishing and camping within the Black Hills Mountains. For questions, contact footballmom27@gmail.com.
Charles Hancock, Vice President of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, will present this program. The first African American soldiers to arrive in Arizona at Fort Huachuca were the Buffalo Soldiers in the l890’s, the 9th and l0th Cavalries and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. These units distinguished themselves in the Spanish American War [...]
First 100 kids to register will receive a free fishing license sponsored by the City of Show Low! Loaner Poles and Tackle provided! (limited, first-come, first-served!). Free of Charge. Enjoy one of the most beautiful sites in Show Low! We will meet at the Bluebird Ramada. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required at all [...]
Come join us to learn the basics of fishing - we will cover everything you need to get started fishing, from knot tying, pole rigging, and casting in a classroom setting at our Regional Office. There will be an optional fishing portion of the event at 5:30 pm at the West Wetlands Ponds to put [...]
Celebrate the summer solstice with an unforgettable night of music, wine, and community. Tilted Earth 2025 features three incredible bands—Shinyribs, Eric Krasno Trio, and Verde Valley Vagabonds—plus Arizona’s top wineries and cocktails you’ll only find here. Bring a blanket, your crew, and your best dance moves. No pets, please. Details: Live Music (6–11 PM) Wine [...]
Enjoy camping among the scenery of lakes, streams, mountains and the Colorado River. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and many other activities.
Join us for a tour at Estrella Mt Park with Joe Ford and Tom Locascio. Bring binos and cameras!
Keep the Kachina Wetlands clean and beautiful by joining this weed pulling activity. Weeding helps to keep the grass clean, fresh and attractive to all visitors and bird lovers.
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, get the knowledge you need to be prepared for your own night-time [...]
Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located at the Boathouse at the base of Tumamoc Hill. Free and open to all.
The Kachina Wetlands is hosting a bird walk for July. Learn about different species of birds' behaviors and ecosystems. Bring binoculars and water for a two-mile walk. For questions, email Harry Jones at hjones@birdpop.org.
Join us for an erosion control rock-work day! We will be building erosion control structures and planting native plants. This is a great opportunity to get a hands-on restoration experience and learn more about how wildlife crossings help local wildlife. No prior experience necessary just bring your energy and leave with new skills and a [...]
Visit the ASU Ornithology Collection at the ASU Main campus with your friends from Birds & Brew Coffee Break! Mark your calendar for July 22 to learn about birds … in air conditioning! But act immediately, because this event requires registration and space is limited. The ASU Ornithology Collection contains approximately 2,000 specimens representing [...]
Join us for a fun and educational Beginner Fishing Clinic at the beautiful Lake Powell, hosted in partnership by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and the National Park Service (NPS)! Perfect for young anglers and first-timers, this free, hands-on clinic will cover the basics of fishing—from casting and baiting hooks to fish identification [...]
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