Birds & Brew Coffee Break
Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United StatesMeet for a bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, at the west end of the parking lot at 6:00 a.m.; social time at Coffee Rush starts at 7:30 a.m..
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Riparian Photopoint Training
Online Virtual FormatThis project has a history of 36 years -- the first Riparian Specialist hired by the Tonto National Forest knew the value of repeat photography in documenting resource conditions. He had the foresight to initiate a riparian photopoint program in 1988 -- finding important reaches of streamside vegetation and taking clear photographs of the [...]
Birding Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley,, AZ, United StatesVisit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the pond, cienega, and desert at Historic Canoa Ranch, as we search for waterfowl, sparrows, finches, and many other birds.
$5
2nd Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesBird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Bird Meet Up
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAJoin Volunteers Jim & Judy on the back patio of the Nature Center for a bird meetup! Click program title for more details. Join volunteers Jim & Judy on the back patio of the Nature Center as they observe and identify the various birds at our bird feeders. They will also venture out on a [...]
Desert Edible Plants Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United StatesHike the Pipeline Trail with Ranger Derik to learn about the many plants that can be eaten in the desert and about the native peoples that first harvested them. Click program title for more details. We will hike 2.5 miles out and back of the pipeline canyon trail starting from the cottonwood day use area. [...]
Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USAJoin Ranger Kevin on an easy-moderate hike to look for wildflowers and other blooming plants, as well as butterflies. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.1-mile hike along the Moonlight, Stargazer and San Tan trails as we set off in search of wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs and cacti as well [...]
Discovery Station: Junior Ranger Spring Break Program
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USANeed an activity to keep the kids busy this spring break? Drop in on Ranger Kevin and get started in the County Park system’s Junior Ranger program. Click program title for more details. Come see Ranger Kevin between 11:30am-1pm to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set [...]
Discovery Station: Spiders
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USAWith warmer weather coming the spiders and scorpions are going the be showing back up. Come visit with Ranger Shaun at his Tarantula Discovery Station! Click program title for more details. Interested in arachnids? Spooked by spiders? Maybe you just want to learn a little more about your friendly neighborhood creepy crawly. Swing by Ranger Shaun’s [...]
Silent Walking: A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Nature (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USAWant to learn how you can connect with nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to Silent Walking and Sit Spots. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through the practice of Silent Walking and Sit Spots. This is [...]
“Over the Hump” Mountain Bike Ride
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA“Over the Hump” Mountain Bike Ride: Interrupt your work week with a good ole fashioned trail ride. Trails are flowy with some moderate climbs and downhill descents, a few technical areas: advanced-beginner to Intermediate skill level. First trail spin at night? Our rides are No Drop. Bring mountain or gravel bike, helmet, lights (at least [...]
Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAInvasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]
Bill Williams River NWR Weekly Tour
Havasu National Wildlife RefugeFree event, open to the public (weather permitting). Starts outside the Visitor Center, then walks the Peninsula Trail (paved), and the Delta Trail (unpaved). Be prepared to talk about 1.5 miles outdoors. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring water. Directions: From Lake Havasu City: Travel approximately 17 miles south on Hwy [...]
Free
Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaHike with Ranger Derik through pristine Riparian habitat and learn about the many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click on program title for more details. The hike will be roughly 2 miles and include sections of River Ramble and Lykes Lookout Trails taking you from riparian habitat and transitioning you [...]
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]
Free
Intro to Fly Fishing: Session IV
Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex 1700 E 8th St, Yuma, United StatesWelcome to the sport of Flying! If you have ever wanted to learn how to get into one of the most challenging, yet rewarding methods of fishing, then this class is for you! Participant will learn the basics of equipment, rigging lines and flys, and the most challenging part... casting your fly! All equipment will [...]
Free
Rock Work at Roosevelt Lake
Arizona Trail Passage 19 AZ, United StatesWe are returning to Roosevelt Lake to complete a rock work project on passage 19. This event is not posted for volunteer sign up. If you are interested in participating, email Chrissy; Chrissy@aztrail.org.
Night Ride and Repair Clinic presented by Trail Lovers and Bike & Bean
Sedona Bike & Bean 30 Bell Rock Plaza, Sedona, United StatesMaintenance Tutorial - this 1.5 hour maintenance and repair tutorial will take a deep dive into removal, maintenance and installation of common MTB drivetrain components. Please meet at Bike & Bean at 5 pm. Space is limited, so please RSVP. Night Ride - this intermedia difficulty group ride will leave from the Bike & Bean [...]
Volunteer Work Days
Our volunteer work day schedule this season continues to address IFNM needs and fencing issues related to wildlife connectivity through the Avra Valley, Altar Valley, Tucson Mountains and Tortolitas to the Catalinas. We began the fencing work several years ago in support of the Avra Valley Wildlife Connectivity Working Group. On Desert Fence Busters fence [...]
Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USAJoin Ranger Kevin on an easy hike to look for wildflowers and other blooming plants, as well as butterflies. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2-mile hike along the Waterfall trail as we set off in search of wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs and cacti as well as the butterflies that [...]
Guided Hike at PA Seitts Preserve
PA Seitts Preserve 33.813757, -111.968570, Cave Creek, United StatesThe areas all along Cave Creek Wash are abundant in desert flora and fauna and steeped in history. P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon is no exception. The preserve not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in [...]
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]
Free
Discovery Station: Junior Ranger Spring Break Program. No Registration Required
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USANeed an activity to keep the kids busy this spring break? Drop in on Ranger Kevin and get started in the County Park system’s Junior Ranger program. Click program title for more details. Come see Ranger Kevin between 11:00am-1:30pm to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set [...]
City Nature Challenge Training For Families
Online and In Person AZ, United StatesCity Nature Challenge training! Do you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly worldwide competition among cities to see whose residents can spot and identify the most wildlife. Join the CNC April 26-29 and become a community scientist!
City Nature Challenge Training For Families
Online and In Person AZ, United StatesDo you like observing nature? Then make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly worldwide competition among cities to see whose residents can spot and identify the most wildlife. Join the CNC April 26-29 and become a community scientist! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Usery – Invasive Species Removal
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAInvasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]
White Tank – Invasive Species Removal
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USAInvasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]
Birding Tour At Veterans Oasis Park
Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAIt's a day of feathers and flora. Discover a birding haven at Veterans Oasis Park on expert-led walks by the lake, recharge basins, desert and riparian habitat to learn about resident birds, their songs and tips for identification. Sun protection, closed-toe footwear, and ample drinking water are highly recommended, binoculars provided by the CNC.
$7
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesJoin one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]
Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USAJoin Ranger Kevin for a strenuous morning hike within the beautiful scenery of Estrella Mountain Park. Click program title for more details. Are you looking to do a challenging hike, but don’t want to go alone? Join Ranger Kevin for a 6.5-mile hike on the scenic Rainbow Valley and Toothaker trails. We’ll keep an eye [...]
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