Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]
Celebrate Earth Day early with Camp Cooper on Tumamoc Hill! Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 9am-12pm. Free activities, prizes, interactive walk, and more!
This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities and educational opportunities to celebrate our planet and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re interested in live animal encounters, interactive games, sustainability tips, or simply soaking in the beauty of the gardens, there will be something for everyone!
Walnut Canyon Connections Join us to do some trail maintenance on Passage 31 near Walnut Canyon. Here are the details: We’ll hike < 1mile & cover both connectors with tools & take care of some brushing, tread work, & drains. We might go further if there’s time. This section of trail winds through junipers, pine [...]
Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with crafts, activities, and programming for youth and adults, meditations and sound baths, live music, and more. For a full schedule visit TucsonBotanical.org.
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.
This mid-April, join others for a bird walk at Higley Ponds. Common birds species at the ponds include shorebirds, thrashers, roadrunners, hawks and more. Enjoy a short, early morning walk.
Birds & Brew is your chance to get in on some of the best birding in the East Valley with an experienced guide, then chat about what you saw over coffee. Join us at Birds & Brew Coffee Break on Tuesday, April 22 for a guided walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve! Then we will head [...]
Discover the Birds of Black Canyon Heritage Park! Pick up a birding journal at the park office, featuring some of the most notable birds you might encounter. As you explore, look for bird tags placed throughout the park—each one represents a different species. Simply scan the QR code with your smartphone to learn fascinating facts [...]
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe [...]
Join us in 2025 as we learn about birds in art and their creative influence. Our Keynote Speaker this year is Julie Zickefoose and our featured bird is the Anna’s hummingbird by artist Walt Anderson. You can also read up more on Walt by going to his conservation artist website and his Facebook page. Here [...]
Many of Arizona's residents do not know much about wolves and coyotes in their home state. Wolf populations, including Mexican Gray Wolves, have been recovered after years of wildlife efforts. Jeff Meyers and Cheyenne Towne from the Arizona Game and Fish Department plan to discuss this recovery of wolves and coyotes in Arizona.
Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! April 25-28, the Greater Phoenix Area will participate in the 2025 City Nature Challenge. This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as possible, using iNaturalist. This is the 5th year the Greater Phoenix Area will be part of the [...]
For adult women 18+, any fitness level, no experience required. A supportive environment for learning, making friends, and fun. Sessions include plant ID, fishing, camping, navigation, rappelling, geocaching, Dutch-oven cooking, and shooting.
Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage, and how to harvest and clean native seeds in a sustainable way within the desert ecosystems of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to harvest native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability [...]
Come help 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 is required, [...]
City of Glendale Parks and Recreation would like to "LURE" you into getting "hooked" on fishing with a great morning outdoors! All ages are welcome to attend this Free event. - Family activities Prize Drawings Refreshments will be available while supplies last Loaner Poles will be available from Arizona Game and Fish Department Fishing Licenses [...]
Join us for a free community festival celebrating sustainable food, beer, music, and our shared connections to wildlife! Early bird program begins at 8 a.m. Guided bird walks Volunteer project Farmers market Audubon family workshop Main activities begin at 2 p.m. Live music, beer and food Nature activity booths Guided bird walks Live animal workshops [...]
Are you interested in learning more about properly monitoring, maintaining and constructing trails? Are you a steward of the Arizona Trail or are interested in helping out with trail projects? Do you like to get your hands dirty while learning valuable skills at the same time? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, [...]
Walk this trail with FSPR docent Richard Bauer to visit Millville, location of two historic silver mills, and an adjacent Indian petroglyph site. The tour will focus on the history of mining and the mills which were active during the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a 2mile walk on an uneven dirt and gravel [...]
Join us for a hands-on family workshop exploring the incredible ways plants and animals survive in the harsh conditions of the Sonoran Desert! Discover the unique adaptations that help wildlife thrive, from nocturnal habits to water-saving strategies. Through interactive activities and engaging crafts, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of desert life. Perfect [...]
Get ready for a day of adventure, discovery, and fun in nature at Family Nature Day! Whether you’re a birding enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply looking for an exciting outdoor activity for the whole family, this event is for you. Enjoy hands-on activities, live animal exhibits, nature walks, and interactive demonstrations that will connect [...]
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Vicki Preston, President and CEO of Desert Foothills Land Trust, as she shares her passion for protecting one of North America's most unique and fragile ecosystems. Discover how Arizona's land management shapes conservation efforts, learn about private land preservation strategies, and explore ways to protect this irreplaceable ecosystem. [...]
Spend one hour looking for migratory birds at the Sedona Wetlands, a nature preserve that is ideal for bird watching. Contact Rich at richarmstrong47@gmail.com or call 928-282-3675 for more information.
Learn the basics of using soft tackle for your flyfishing pursuits!
Participate in Classics or Motala orienteering courses, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Participants are given maps and control locations and expected to navigate themselves on trails, over hills, etc. The types of courses vary by length and level of difficulty.
Come Join us for a family friendly fishing event at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge! Participants will catch, clean, and cook their catch with assistance from volunteers.
Take a walk to Clanton Ranch, a historic site of outlaws, cowboys and cattle rustlers. This ranch is a small part of Western outlaw history in Arizona and the U.S. The walk is 1.5 to 2 miles of uneven gravel and dirt with a slight uphill walk near the end. Call a representative at (520) [...]
Whether it’s catching a rainbow trout, taking aim with a bow and arrow, or getting up close and personal with live critters, the family-friendly Payson Wildlife Fair will be offering a variety of outdoor fun Saturday, May 3, at Green Valley Park in Payson, Ariz. The annual event is a cooperative effort between the Arizona [...]
Kid’s Fishing event for the Arizona Fishing Outkast Check, us out on our Facebook page Arizona Fishing Outkast. We will be fishing for Catfish - We will have a huge raffle for FREE, Biggest fish & Smallest fish prize. A valid Arizona Fishing License is required for all who are fishing. To purchase a license [...]
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