Plant Seed Ball workshop
Join us in Tucson at Tumamoc Hill for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation followed by an art activity. All materials provided! Seedball making to grow plants at home!
Join us in Tucson at Tumamoc Hill for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation followed by an art activity. All materials provided! Seedball making to grow plants at home!
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community [...]
We are thrilled to host the 28th Annual Hike for Hope! Your support helps us continue to provide pathways to self-sufficiency through quality employment and housing. The Worker helps guide and empower individuals to save for stable, market-rate housing while attending our critical life skills classes. Your support ensures participants receive the tools they need [...]
Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing ore brought from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area during a three-mile round trip walk to the mill site. This walk follows an uneven [...]
Volunteers will meet staff outside of the main building at the Entry Station, where they will sign them in. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where to park for litter pick-up efforts. Volunteers should be prepared to pick up litter along the shoreline and throughout the park as directed by staff. Volunteers should [...]
Please join the ATA on April 1 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on handfinishing the new machine-built single track.For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to its ongoing public lecture series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks highlight fascinating research and discoveries about the landscapes and species that make our region unique. All talks are free and open to the public. 🗓 Wednesday, April 1st🕠 [...]
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie II (AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend) Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event Following the opening push of the season, the AZT VETS Program returns to the Santa Rita Mountains to build on momentum and drive the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute closer to completion. From April [...]
Celebrate Arizona Public Lands Day: An All Afield Hike with AWF + AZT in Sandy's Canyon Saturday, April 4, 2026 @ 8:30 AM Join us for a guided hike in Sandy's Canyon near Flagstaff, Arizona, as we celebrate Arizona Public Lands Day in partnership with the Arizona Trail Association. This hidden canyon offers a beautiful [...]
Step away from the everyday noise and into a landscape where the air feels fresher, the colors brighter, and every sound has a story to tell. This guided nature walk meanders through shaded cottonwood-willow groves, with stops along the San Pedro River and Green Kingfisher Pond. Along the way, you may catch glimpses of fluttering [...]
Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Discovered by Dr. C. Vance Haynes from the University of Arizona in 1966, Murray Springs contained not only fossils from mammoth killed by the prehistoric Clovis people, but also projectile points and a bone tool [...]
Meetings are in-person and by zoom. For security, links are posted here close to the meeting date. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, September through May. Although there is no charge to attend our general membership meetings, the Annual Banquet in May does require a dinner reservation and associated cost. 6:00PM Pre-meeting dinner at [...]
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migrationcorridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory andwintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks toview the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe 30-60 specieson these [...]
Please join the ATA on April 8 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on hand finishing the new machine-built single track.
You are cordially invited to the final event of our 2025-26 series. Documentary photographer David Burckhalter will share stunning images of Seri (Comcaac) baskets and the women who make them. His book, Baskets from the Seri Coast: Comcaac Weavers and Their Craft, traces the evolution of Seri basketry from a utilitarian craft to a celebrated art form. Burckhalter [...]
Meeta Friends’ docent for a tour of Millville, site of two historic silver mills,and an adjacent Native American petroglyph site. The tour will focus on thehistory of mining and milling in the area during the Tombstone silver boom.This is about a 2 mile walk on an uneven dirt and gravel trail that crossesthrough a deep [...]
Be sure to attend our annual Board of Directors election night. Then, join us for an evening of fun as several Members share their birding experiences and photos in person and live on Zoom! From September through March, the Monthly Speaker Series hosts live presentations by experts at the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert
This meeting will be held at Dave and Busters in the Tempe Marketplace. Come early for socializing and dinner. Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome!
Please join the Arizona Trail Association on April 15 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on hand finishing the new machine-built single track.
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! This mentored turkey hunting camp is designed for youth hunters who want to learn the skills, strategies, and ethics of hunting wild turkeys in a safe and supportive environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Expert-led seminars covering turkey behavior, calling techniques, and hunting strategies Hands-on outdoor skills training, including tracking, [...]
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through a wide range of hands-on conservation projects. Activities may include habitat restoration, trail improvement, sign installation, vegetation and trash removal, fencing, and invasive species management—primarily targeting buffelgrass. On a typical workday, volunteers meet with BLM staff in the morning and travel [...]
🌊 Join us for a first-of-its-kind event along the Santa Cruz River! The Río Relay is a unique fun run and volunteer experience designed to bring together communities along the Santa Cruz River in Pima County—while giving back to the river we all love. Similar to a 5K fun run, the route begins at Juhan [...]
Springtime in the Sonoran Desert is full of life, color, and discovery! Join us for a fun and engaging kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore the unique ways plants and animals adapt to the changing season. From blooming cacti to buzzing pollinators, there’s so much to see and learn about how the desert comes alive [...]
Discover the joy of the outdoors at the Arizona Wildlife Federation’s 3-day Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, designed for women ages 18 and up. Whether you’re brand new to outdoor skills or looking to build confidence and sharpen what you already know, this hands-on, inclusive experience is all about learning, exploring, making lifelong friends, and [...]
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