Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy 1-mile (one-way) hike. We will meet at the Waddell Trailhead at Area 7 (restrooms available here). [...]
Registration for this trip is free. Trip difficulty: Difficult*. 5+ Miles round trip over rugged trails with 800+ feet elevation gain both coming and going. The portion of the Arizona Trail from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground to Sycamore Reservoir on Mt Lemmon passes through juniper woodland habitat, a fairly scarce habitat type in the broader landscape [...]
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Join volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll on easy/moderate to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving the park and share [...]
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 [...]
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Audubon Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the corner [...]
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 [...]
Time – 8am – Noon Location – Meet at the park’s main entry. Volunteers Needed - (10) people Volunteer should bring. – Gloves, water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, hat, , etc. What equipment will be provided- Rakes and trash pickers. Name of person-in-charge of clean-up event? Steve Turton Contact information of person-in-charge – email or phone. [...]
Walk through Desert Awareness Park with us as we show you what plants to harvest and when, then you get to taste samples of what you can do with them! Our cookbook will be available. Walks are continuous and take approximately 45 minutes. Wear closed toed shoes, a hat, and bring a water bottle. No [...]
Location: Box Canyon is in the eastern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains. It is about a one-hour drive from Tucson on paved and all-weather roads. Courses: There will be five classic point-to-point courses. To complete a point-to-point course, you must visit all controls in the correct sequence. White (1.1 km, 30 meters climb) This course is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Description: Join us for a guided family hike where we will learn about animal signs. We will also collect trash along the way. Please be sure to read all of the event details on page 1 and the rsvp details on page 2 of this sign up form >>> Hike leader is Kathy Balman if [...]
Description: Join us for a guided family hike where we will learn about animal signs. 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 2 of this sign up form >>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIWoq8DlKQJuHbPMjRZiqUgmwJCksgoDTjCKTdsK8EOvUGwA/viewform?usp=sf_link **Registration is not [...]
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)
The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]
Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Elevation gain is less than 100 feet. 2.5 miles on moderately loose wash sand. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Trip duration under 3 hours. We’ll walk beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and learn the sounds of some of our noisier [...]
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 [...]
Spring has sprung and it’s time for Tucson Audubon’s Spring Native Plant Sale! Do you want to learn more about some of our incredible native plants and how to incorporate them into your home habitat? Join Kari Hackney and Kim Matsushino as they discuss this spring’s available plants. Learn the characteristics, benefits, and needs of [...]
Join fellow birders for for a libation and an interesting talk by an expert in birding or biology.
4-5 hour hike. Limited to 10 persons. Expected species: Crissal Thrashers, Summer Tanagers, Lucy Warblers, Bells Vireos, Common Black Hawks, Zone Tailed hawks, Juniper titmouse, Scrub Jays, Black-chinned sparrows, Rufous-crowned sparrows, Gray Vireos, Scotts Orioles, Lazuli Bunting. Sign up by emailing me (at which time I will notify of meeting place and time) birdannabelle@hotmail.com
Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by the 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Learn about butterflies, identification and their food sources on an easy stroll with the ranger. Click program title for registration information. Join a ranger for a short indoor class and easy stroll around the Nature Center and nearby areas to learn about butterflies that can be found in our desert. You will see some of [...]
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 [...]
The ATA VETS Program and Coronado National Forest Service are hosting this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend (VVWW) continuing to build a brand new reroute section on Passage 4 of the Arizona Trail near the picturesque town of Patagonia, AZ. As a special bonus, we will be celebrating the birthday of one of our regular veteran volunteers, Collin [...]
April 21, Thursday, 7:00 AMIntroduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino CanyonRegistration for this trip is free. | Register HereTrip difficulty: Moderate. Walk about 2 miles, primarily on dirt paths, limited elevation gain.Meet by 7 am at the Visitor Center. We’ll finish by 9:00am.This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from [...]
Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]
Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. Registration required. Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. We [...]
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