A discovery station with real samples of cacti, as well as pictures of fruits and flowers, will be on display for several hours in the Discovery Center. Ranger Derik will be present to answer any of your Sonoran Desert questions. Coloring pages will also be available for kids to take home. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center [...]
Learn about saguaro cacti with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. Discover cool facts about their lifecycle from tiny seed to first arm to towering heights and its return to the earth potentially 200 years later. Stop by any time between 5:30 and 6:30pm. (A sunset/critter walk takes place immediately after this. See separate [...]
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy evening walk to enjoy the sunset and watch nocturnal animals become active along Merkle Trail. We may see coyotes, owls, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and more! The route uses Merkle Trail, which is rated as barrier-free and is a wide, mostly level pathway. The Merkle loop is one mile and [...]
Join Ranger Steve for an exciting ~2.5-mile easy night hike on the Spur Cross and Metate Trails to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Species seen on previous hikes include snakes, lizards, packrats, coyotes, bobcats, owls, spiders, and more! Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Make sure to bring plenty of water, as summer [...]
This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]
Experience the beauty of White Tank Mountain Regional Park on an array of fun and fast courses at the Vertigo Night Runs. Our new 6K distance is perfect for first time night trail runners and the challenging 10K course will push those ready for a new distance. This race is part of the 2023 Insomniac Night [...]
Wild & Edible Plants and Mushrooms of the White Mountains Join a former Arizona Parks Ranger on a short walk to Big Springs and back, and have a chance to taste some wild treats directly from nature! Suggested donation $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
Chiricahua National Monument is excited to begin offering ranger-led bird walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Meet at Faraway Ranch picnic area at 9:00am, and we will leisurely make our way down the Silver Spur Meadow Trail identifying birds by sight and sound as a group. Bring your binoculars, water, and sun [...]
About the Event This is a classroom-based course that covers a variety of topics including boating terminology, things to know before getting on the water, how to operate your boat safely, legal requirements, and what to do in emergencies. We will be working out of a booklet so bring reading glasses if needed. You may [...]
This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]
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 [...]
Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, to understand the legal responsibilities that come [...]
Come walk among some of the White Mountain’s most beautiful wildflowers in a forest setting and around a beautiful spring. Each month’s hike promises new surprises! Suggested donation of $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
12 Hour & 6 Hour Night Run 7:00 PM - 12 Hour | 1:00 AM - 6hr Start Hoppy to be back at in 2023! Put your party PJ's on and get loopy on this flat and fast crushed gravel loop that winds its way around the grounds of the enchanted Nardini Manor! Run, hop, skip, [...]
August 28: Hotspots: Birding Rainbow Reservoir Show Low Public Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
Test your endurance and see how far you can run in 6 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours at the ideal flat and fast custom built gravel running track at the historic Nardini Manor. This is one of three chances this year to participate in a running event on this unique ultra runner built [...]
Arizona is home to the largest contiguous stand of Ponderosa pine in the world! Come learn interesting biological and cultural facets of Ponderosa pine ecosystems from a retired Forester. ! Suggested donation for adults $10. Kids and members FREE
Chiricahua National Monument is excited to begin offering ranger-led bird walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Meet at Faraway Ranch picnic area at 9:00am, and we will leisurely make our way down the Silver Spur Meadow Trail identifying birds by sight and sound as a group. Bring your binoculars, water, and sun [...]
Come enjoy the great dove hunting in the surrounding Buckeye area & then relax with fellow hunters for a night out with your chance to win firearms, hunting gear & more! $35 entry Includes Taco Bar Dinner, Keg Beer, Door Prize Entry & Ducks Unlimited Membership More information coming soon on hunting info near Buckeye [...]
Held at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Arizona is home to four different species of wildcats including the third largest felid in the world. Wildcats of all species are capable of taking prey much larger than themselves and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Feared, loathed and worshiped, wildcats have had a varied relationship with humans from the beginnings of time. From Jaguars [...]
The fly tying classes are designed for beginning fly tiers as well a experienced fly tiers. There will be members of the club at the class that may assist you in learning how to ties the flies. AFC will supply all the materials and equipment needed to tie the flies. The classes wl be at [...]
The Mogollon Monster 100 is a rugged, challenging trail race taking place about 90 minutes northeast of Phoenix, Arizona just outside the small town of Pine, Arizona. The Mogollon Monster includes the advanced degree endurance race of 100 miles, with the addition a 42 Kilometer race on Sunday. The races navigate up, down, around and [...]
During the weekend of camping, kids can experience many different fun activities. The activities vary depending on the park, participant ages, and weather conditions: Guided Hikes • Mountain Bike Clinic • Archery • Geocaching • Fishing Clinic • Live Animal Demonstrations • Campfire Stories • Presentations on Geography, Birding, Geology, Astronomy • Service Project.
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 [...]
Healthy ecosystems are important to maintain. Enjoy a hike with a Forest Service employee, Christopher Hansen, and learn how the Lakeside District is working to improve forest and aquatic health while protecting our homes from wildfire. Suggested donation for adults of $10 Kids and Members FREE
September 11: Hotspots: Birding Lee Valley Reservoir Show Low Library, 6:00-7:30, Monday *
We are looking for volunteers to help transport tortoises from various regions to the Wildlife Center at AZGFD headquarters as needed. "Tortoise season" is generally March-October. This opportunity will vary as tortoises are surrendered or found all over the state, all days of the week. Our goal is to get surrendered tortoises from all regions to the [...]
During the weekend of camping, kids can experience many different fun activities. The activities vary depending on the park, participant ages, and weather conditions: Guided Hikes • Mountain Bike Clinic • Archery • Geocaching • Fishing Clinic • Live Animal Demonstrations • Campfire Stories • Presentations on Geography, Birding, Geology, Astronomy • Service Project.
Wild & Edible Plants and Mushrooms of the White Mountains Join a former Arizona Parks Ranger on a short walk to Big Springs and back, and have a chance to taste some wild treats directly from nature! Suggested donation $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
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