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Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch 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
Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Wildlife Wonders – Bison – N. Phoenix

Shared upon Registration

Cost $20/Child - Join us as we explore Bison in honor of National Bison Day. Over 1,000 Bison call Arizona home. This class is for children ages 7-14 yrs old (younger siblings are welcome to tag along and older siblings are more than welcome to participate too). This class will be about 2 hrs long.

Event Series Chandler Nature Center Tour

Chandler Nature Center Tour

Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA

Take a walk on the wild side. Experience the Chandler Nature Center on a 30-minute tour and learn about Arizona’s various ecosystems, animals, and plants. Drop in every third Friday of the month.

Free
Event Series EVAC Monthly Meeting

East Valley Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting

Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The monthly general meeting is your chance to find out what other club members are up to, learn about upcoming club events and listen to presentations by professional and well-known amateur astronomers. Visitors are always welcome! Held on the third Friday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. See our upcoming Speaker Schedule. Meetings are held [...]

Bird walk and Canaries in the Coal Mine presentation

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join us at Cave Creek Regional Park for a birdwalk group meet on the back patio of the Nature Center. We will have a program following the walk-"Canaries in the Coal Mine." Come spend your Saturday with us!

Free

Saturday Morning Guided Birding

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United States

First and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Join 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 [...]

Event Series Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. 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 [...]

Event Series Birds & Brew Coffee Break

Birds & Brew Coffee Break

Coffee Rush 53 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Desert Rivers launched the Birds & Brew Coffee Break to help you make new friends while learning about our wide variety of birds. First we visit Gilbert Riparian Preserve about an hour after sunrise!  Find us at the entrance to the preserve near the parking lot, then a leader guides the group around the ponds [...]

Event Series San Pedro River Nature Walk

San Pedro River Nature Walk

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the living and nonliving components that make up this unique riparian ecosystem and its importance to the surrounding [...]

Cholla Everywhere

Passage 14 Copper Corridor Oracle, United States

Please join the Arizona Trail Association on November 16 on Passage 14 in the Copper Corridor near Oracle for a trail work event. This project is rated easy to moderate. Our project will focus on brushing, tread-work, and drainage work. The worksite is accessible by a high clearance vehicle, but 4WD is not necessary.  We can carpool into [...]

Nature Walk at San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The San Pedro River is one of thelast free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largestcottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we willdiscuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of theriver and its importance to the surrounding area. The walks are 1.5 to [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes

Daily Guided Nature Hikes

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited

Blue Point Recreation Area Fort McDowell, AZ, United States

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 [...]

Event Series Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park

Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United States

Watch 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

Explore the Ruins at Grand Central Mill

Fairbank Townsite N Old Fairbank Rd, Huachuca City

Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill with Friends of the San Pedro River docent Merle Kilpatrick. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing the ore brought in from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area and take a [...]

Event Series Biking in the White Mountains

Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays

Fire Escape East Lane

Bikes need to be in condition and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Our rides are social, not competitive, with distances determined by the leader and depending on who shows up. If you are not yet on the mountain bike list, please send an email to Suzanne Milligan at suzanne.milligan@yahoo.com.

Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series NATURE PLAY

NATURE PLAY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United States

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]

Desert Awareness

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Join Wickenburg Conservation Foundation and Friends of the Hassayampa for an insightful exploration of the desert's plants, animals, and geology while learning how to safely enjoy the desert and keep it clean. This free event for the whole family will be in the interpretive garden. Standard admission fee is required for trail access.

Desert Discovery Day

Jewel of the Creek Preserve Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Unplug and join us for a FREE day of family fun, fresh air, and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 11th annual Desert Discovery Day, a fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert, learn about all its dwellers, past and present, and interact with native [...]

Desert Discovery Day – a Free Family Event

Jewel of the Creek Preserve, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert at the 12th Annual Desert Discovery Day! Join us for a journey through the beautiful Jewel of the Creek Preserve, where you'll encounter local wildlife, participate in interactive exhibits such as gold panning, and learn more about the beautiful Sonoran Desert. This free family event offers fun for [...]

Free
Event Series Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first come, first served. Arrive before the starting time (7:00am) to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must [...]

Free

Buckeye/Arlington with Kathe Anderson

TBD

Thanks to Sonoran Audubon Society’s own Donna Smith and Kathy Dashiell there’s a great route around Buckeye and Arlington, west of Phoenix, through agricultural fields that is reliable for burrowing owls and diurnal raptors, sparrows and common desert species, plus waterfowl at canals and farm ponds. This is a long morning, starting at 7am at [...]

Free
Event Series Trap Shooting

Trap Shooting

Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club.  Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes

Daily Guided Nature Hikes

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United States

Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes

Daily Guided Nature Hikes

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

Event Series Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona, AZ, United States

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]

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Be outdoors Arizona’s event calendar is a repository of various events hosted by many different organizations. Attendance and participation at any of the published events are deemed at your own risk and that attending or taking part in the event must use good judgement, obey all laws and take reasonable care to avoid injury to their person or property. This disclaimer exempts Be Outdoors Arizona and Be Outdoors Arizona Foundation from liability because of loss, damage, theft, or injury to body or property of attendees at any event listed on the calendar.

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