Throughout March, join educators from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as we celebrate mammals! Each week, we will feature a new webinar designed specifically for educators to help bring wildlife concepts into your classroom. To kick off the series, this session will focus on mammals in general. What makes a mammal? How did they [...]
Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by 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 of all experience levels [...]
Enjoy an after-work mountain bike ride on the Arizona Trail, meet like-minded business professionals, and support the Arizona Trail Association! RSVP for this casual event through Facebook or by contacting chris@cirrusvisual.com
Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn
Queen Valley has several ponds we will start there and explore the area. We are in contact with BTA to see if we can get discounted entry for DRAS. To sign up contact Lois Hammer at dearlois@cox.net.
East Woodland RoadSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 2-mile hiking round trip on uneven surfaces. No restrooms or drinking water available.Driving directions: Tanque Verde Road east of Catalina Highway to Woodland Road. Right turn onto Woodland Road and continue south until the road bends and turns west. We will meet where the [...]
March 3, Thursday, 9:00 amPena Blanca LakeRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member | Sign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake and one at the starting point in the picnic area.With 282 species reported [...]
Thursday, March 3, 11am - 12pmVirtual Presentation: Basics of Birding--A Rapidly Growing Hobby | Presenter: Tyler FickerBirdwatching is becoming a more popular hobby at a faster rate than ever! With the rise in people spending more time at home, many have turned to their backyard and local birds for enjoyment. For some, this continued to a fully-fledged hobby [...]
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About the Event Jackrabbit hunt camp for juniors that have completed Hunter Education. Learn the basics about biology, hunting skills, and cleaning and cooking jackrabbits. Meeting on: Date Time Friday, March 4, 2022 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, March 6, 2022 8:00am - 5:00pm • Location: Three Points, southwest [...]
March 4- Friday, 8:15 amOracle State ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageBird beautiful Oracle State Park situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse's Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet at the Kannally Ranch House/Visitor [...]
Learn about the breeding resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to [...]
Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert, the native flowering plants they rely on, and which plants to put in your garden to attract butterflies and other pollinators on this guided [...]
Location: Veterans Oasis Park NE Corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay Rd.) 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAChandler Family Birdwalks Veterans Oasis Park Chandler 8am - noon Monthly on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Come out with the kids to walk around the water recharge ponds at the [...]
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Mason Center/Arthur Pack ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop.Join us for an introduction to birdwatching [...]
Project WILD links students and nature to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education programs that foster responsible actions toward our natural world. This fun, interactive workshop will explore the intrinsic ecological value using best practices to teach about environmental ecosystems. The four-hour professional development is open to formal classroom teachers of all grade levels and [...]
Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]
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March 6- Sunday, 7:15 AMGilbert Water Ranch and Tempe Town Lake (Phoenix Metro Area)Sign up on the Field Trip PageComplete Covid-19 vaccination is required.Trip difficulty: Easy. Well-graded, mostly wheelchair accessible paths.We’ll start at Gilbert Water Ranch, one of the top birding destinations in the Phoenix metro area, usually yielding 45-50 species in a typical two-hour [...]
March 6- Sunday, 7:30 AMBike 'n BirdSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 12-14 miles by bicycle at a relaxed pace. Restrooms at Fort Lowell Park and Rio Vista Park Let's do some bicycling, birding and brunching. We'll meet near Swan and the Rillito Path (the "Loop"), ride on the path to Fort [...]
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
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