Throughout March, join educators from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as we celebrate mammals! Each week, we will feature a new webinar designed specifically for educators to help bring wildlife concepts into your classroom. This is the second in the series. In this session, we will focus on the different canine species found in [...]
Topic: To be announced on the AYC Website.This meeting will be held at The Grill at Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1415 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome!
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 [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
March 9- Wednesday, 9:30 AMTohono Chul GardenSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy, ~1 mile walking on paved paths. Restrooms available.Join Tucson Audubon for a birding walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits and winding trails with many birds typical of the [...]
Wednesday, March 9, 1–2pmVirtual Workshop: Making Your Birdathon the Best | Host: Luke SaffordRegistration for this event is free | Register HereOur annual Birdathon is a great opportunity to enjoy birds while raising or donating critical funds for Tucson Audubon; it’s like a walkathon, but instead of counting miles we count birds! Join Luke Safford as [...]
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. 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 your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
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Evening Birding: Sweetwater WetlandsRegistration for this trip is free. | Register Here beginning February 12Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on mostly paved surfaces with some slight declines and rocky areas.Join Kirsten Howe on this outing to see Sweetwater in a new light- the light of the setting sun! While most agree that morning is the optimal [...]
Peregrines make cheetahs look slow. They are not only the fastest vertebrate on the planet; they are incredible predators in their own right. Listed as an endangered species just a few decades ago, peregrines have made an incredible recovery and were removed from the endangered species list. Learn about these amazing falcons and why Arizona [...]
March 11- Friday, 8:00 amBirding For EVERY BODY at Agua Caliente ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageJoin Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the emerging birding [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
March 11- Friday, 8:15 amOracle State ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageBird beautiful Oracle State Park situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse's Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet at the Kannally Ranch House/Visitor [...]
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 [...]
Meet just off the parking lot into the Water Ranch from Guadalupe Road, at the west entrance, in front of you as you drive in. This walk is geared for adults, but children are welcome. Starts at 7:15am, lasts about 90 min. – 2 hours, with additional wrap up time at the end to go [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds TH Event Registration Form Liability Waiver Form
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. More here: Photos of our work in the Habitat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/desertriversaudubon/sets/72157626027704066/ City's Habitat webpage: http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=679 The Hummingbird Habitat @ Desert Breeze Park is a recognized Desert Rivers [...]
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 [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
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
Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]
Join us for a guided family hike where we will learn about pond life. We will also collect trash along the way! RSVP Link: Please be sure to read all of the event details on page 1 and the rsvp details on page 2of the sign up form - link below **Registration is not final [...]
March 13- Sunday, 7:30 amFort Lowell ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Easy. 1 mile loop on mostly level ground. Restroom facilities available.Fort Lowell Park, in central Tucson features historic buildings and a bit of local history, and also offers a mix of urban and natural habitat, making it home to a wide variety of [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
The Bluff Trail is one of the most scenic trails in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. It is also home to several unusual plant species not commonly seen on other trails. Discover the hidden treasures of this route on a hike of moderate difficulty. Bring plenty of drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at playground [...]
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/272351880807 Join the local organizers of the 2022 City Nature Challenge to learn what the challenge is all about and how you can participate. There will be a brief informational presentation, followed by an opportunity to practice using iNaturalist. At the end we will have an open discussion with time to have your questions answered
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