Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary hosts breakfasts each year with the sanctuary's most iconic animals. "Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal craft for the kids. It is the best way to learn more and feel closer to your [...]
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 [...]
Laura Miller’slove of monarchs began when she found caterpillars on her milkweed plants and went on to transform her yard into a wildlife garden. Laura is a native seed collector and a monarch and butterfly garden educator. The Desert Rivers Audubon Society Monthly Speaker Series is now offered in person (Sept-Apr) and on Zoom (year-round) on [...]
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 [...]
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering this unique opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, on a 3 hour morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Department biologists will share and interpret bighorn behavior and biology and discuss wildlife and conservation topics during the trip. Mating [...]
The San Pedro House 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 of other programs. Walk led by docents from the [...]
3-Gun Match, 3rd Saturday of each month. Set up begins at 7 am Summer and 8am Winter Hours on Bay 2. Everyone needs to participate in setting up and tear down, taping, scoring, resetting and/or other tasks to participate in the event. Sign up closes after setup is completed. Safety briefing will be done at the completion of [...]
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)
Join us for the third race in our Insomniac Night Trail Series and test out our new course routes exploring the trails of Estrella Mountain Regional Park in the foothills of the mighty Sierra Estrella Mountains. Choose from race distances of 6K up to 54K. This race is part of the 2021 Insomniac Night Trail Run [...]
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.
Introductory event for kids and families to learn how to hunt squirrels. Squirrel cooking seminar and other outdoor skill activities. Food provided. Location: White Mountains, Unit 1 Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Society, Arizona Elk Society Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com About the Location GPS Lat/Long 34.14789 N; 109.58732 W At mile post 380.2 turn left [...]
Camping is Fun! This workshop is a great way to learn how to plan for camping and what equipment to bring. We will teach you how to use the gear you already have, or you can borrow a tent and a cot. There will be two person canvas tents and cots available. You will need [...]
Come join NWTF & AMDO as we work to restore a water tank for wildlife use in Unit 23. This will be a great opportunity to get involved with boots on the ground conservation efforts and work with the local conservation community. We will be camping at Colcord Ridge Campground and meals will be provided [...]
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering this unique opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, on a 3 hour morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Department biologists will share and interpret bighorn behavior and biology and discuss wildlife and conservation topics during the trip. Mating [...]
Come join NWTF & AMDO as we work to restore a water tank for wildlife use in Unit 23. This will be a great opportunity to get involved with boots on the ground conservation efforts and work with the local conservation community. We will be camping at Colcord Ridge Campground and meals will be provided [...]
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)
Visit the zoo and enjoy a fun painting project and Ice Cream Social. Painting never tasted so good!
Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at 5 p.m. to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox. Watch this calendar and the newsletter for seasonal time changes.
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 Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering this unique opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic arid land animals, the desert bighorn sheep, on a 3 hour morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Department biologists will share and interpret bighorn behavior and biology and discuss wildlife and conservation topics during the trip. Mating [...]
Come join NWTF & AMDO as we work to restore a water tank for wildlife use in Unit 23. This will be a great opportunity to get involved with boots on the ground conservation efforts and work with the local conservation community. We will be camping at Colcord Ridge Campground and meals will be provided [...]
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 [...]
Learn about your bike and riding equipment with local experts and take a short group ride. So you want to get into mountain biking? Or do you need to freshen up your riding skills? If so, then this clinic is geared for you. No matter the reason, like any new sport, mountain biking can be [...]
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 [...]
Learn about the breeding resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to [...]
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)
Explore the plants and wildlife of Willow Bend Gardens at our Junior Naturalist Science Saturday. Make a nature journal and practice sketching outdoors, learn how to go birding, identity plants in our garden, make nature art and more! We will also show your family how to use the iNaturalist app to explore nature in your [...]
Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating [...]
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