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.
Date 3/12/22 - Trail Maintenance; Slate Trail 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 [...]
Learn about plants of the Sonoran Desert and riparian areas during this guided hike. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike on the Preserve's trails to learn about the riparian and upland Sonoran Desert plants growing here, and their ecological and cultural importance. Trail difficulty is low to [...]
Sears-Kay FlyerOur annual Open House at the Sears-Kay Ruins Interpretive Site! FREE tour at 10:00 by Scott Wood, retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist.
This free event will begin at 9AM with a guided tour of the ruins at 10AM by retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist Scott Wood. Ancient Hohokam Indians fortified this hilltop during the late 1000s, building massive walls of stone around its upper levels. As many as 100 people may have occupied its 40 masonry rooms [...]
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. And you can experience it for free every second Tuesday during the garden's community days! Simply visit the website [...]
Tuesday, March 8, 11am - 12pmRaptor Identification: Preparing for Spring Migration | Presenter: Stephen VaughanWhat kind of hawk is that?! Birds of prey can be challenging to identify. Join Stephen Vaughan for a presentation on the tell-tale characteristics of each species that will help you confidently tell these tricky birds apart. Stephen Vaughan is a professional photographer and ornithologist who has [...]
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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. This is the second in the series. In this session, we will focus on the different canine species found in [...]
Topic: To be announced on the AYC Website.This meeting will be held at The Grill at Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1415 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome!
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 [...]
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 [...]
March 9- Wednesday, 9:30 AMTohono Chul GardenSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy, ~1 mile walking on paved paths. Restrooms available.Join Tucson Audubon for a birding walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits and winding trails with many birds typical of the [...]
Wednesday, March 9, 1–2pmVirtual Workshop: Making Your Birdathon the Best | Host: Luke SaffordRegistration for this event is free | Register HereOur annual Birdathon is a great opportunity to enjoy birds while raising or donating critical funds for Tucson Audubon; it’s like a walkathon, but instead of counting miles we count birds! Join Luke Safford as [...]
Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn
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 650-lumen [...]
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Evening Birding: Sweetwater WetlandsRegistration for this trip is free. | Register Here beginning February 12Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on mostly paved surfaces with some slight declines and rocky areas.Join Kirsten Howe on this outing to see Sweetwater in a new light- the light of the setting sun! While most agree that morning is the optimal [...]
Peregrines make cheetahs look slow. They are not only the fastest vertebrate on the planet; they are incredible predators in their own right. Listed as an endangered species just a few decades ago, peregrines have made an incredible recovery and were removed from the endangered species list. Learn about these amazing falcons and why Arizona [...]
March 11- Friday, 8:00 amBirding For EVERY BODY at Agua Caliente ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageJoin Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the emerging birding [...]
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 [...]
March 11- 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 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 [...]
Meet just off the parking lot into the Water Ranch from Guadalupe Road, at the west entrance, in front of you as you drive in. This walk is geared for adults, but children are welcome. Starts at 7:15am, lasts about 90 min. – 2 hours, with additional wrap up time at the end to go [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds TH Event Registration Form Liability Waiver Form
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