Salt River Saturday
Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USACoffee, Casting, Camaraderie & Trash Pick-up. Meet at the Blue Point Recreation Area
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History Walk to Millville and Petroglyph Site
Millville Petroglyph and Discovery Trail Huachuca City, United StatesTake a tour of Millville, the location of several historic silver mills and a once thriving town, as well as an adjacent Indian rock art site, with FSPR docent Richard Bauer. The tour will focus on the history of mining and the mills, which were active during the Tombstone silver boom. This is about a [...]
Free
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch 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
The Legacy Tour
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173, USA 38400 US Hwy 60, United StatesThe Legacy Tour will introduce visitors to the rich 100-year history of Boyce Thompson Arboretum and further appreciation of this land and its legacy. Tour participants will receive a BTA Centennial commemorative pin as a gift at the end of the tour. This tour will follow the Main Trail and is on unpaved trails in [...]
$8 – $18
Wildflower Walk – Session 2 (Registration required. Limit 20 participants)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Rd, Founatin Hills, AZ, United StatesRanger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can also learn how to document your findings on the citizen science app, iNaturalist. The route will be an out-and-back walk [...]
Birding ‘Big Sit’ (handicapped-accessible) (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USALearn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at this stationary program at the Nature Center. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will [...]
Wild AZ: Volunteer Trail Maintenance on Lower Old Baldy
Bog Springs Campground Sahuarita, AZ, United StatesJoin us as we get outdoors and show some love to the Old Baldy Trail in Mount Wrightson Wilderness. Don't worry if you’re new to trail work- no experience necessary. Just come ready to get your hands dirty and have a great time! Wild Arizona will provide the tools and guidance you need to have [...]
Dinosaurs in the Greenhouse with Douglas Wolfe
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesDoug Wolfe, Paleontologist and Principal Investigator for the Zuni Basin Pelontological Project, speaks on "Dinosaurs in the Greenhouse" Presentation will include a talk, example fossils and casts for viewing. There will also be handouts and free fossil specimens for children and students. Attendance for members is free. Attendance for non-members is $10
$10
Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park
Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesThe 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
FIELD TRIP – Higley Ponds – with our President Theona.
Higley PondHigley Ponds - Monday Mar 18th, 7:00 a.m. with our President Theona. Higley Ponds is located on the NEC of Higley and Ocotillo. The parking area is at the 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. The ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. We will [...]
Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAJoin Ranger Kevin on a moderate hike to look for late-season wildflowers and other blooming plants, as well as butterflies. Join Ranger Kevin for a 3.5-mile hike along parts of the Overton and Go John Trails as we set off in search of wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs and cacti as well as the butterflies that [...]
Clay Mine Tour
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAHike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet [...]
Free Turkey Hunting Seminar
TBDAbout the Event Doors open at 6pm and the seminar starts at 7 p.m. Awesome raffles, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Seating is open and no registration is required. Location: TBD Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America Info: davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430
Free
Birding Agua Caliente Park
Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, USAExplore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free
4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesBird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Passage 13 Trail Work with Saddlebrooke Hiking Club
PASSAGE 13 OracleJoin Saddlebrooke Hiking Club for a morning of work on passage 13. We will focus on brushing, drains, and repairing damaged tread. We will meet at a parking area near Oracle State Park at 8am and will be off the trail by 12pm. The exact meeting location will be provided after registration. For questions, please [...]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLearn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. 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 discuss how to identify [...]
Guided Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Eric for a 6.2-mile loop of the southern part of San Tan Trail and Moonlight Trail, which gives scenic views of the southern part of the park including the Malpais Hills Cliffs in the distance. Along the way, we will look for spring wildflowers and learn about the flora, fauna, and ecology of [...]
Bill Williams River NWR Weekly Tour
Havasu National Wildlife RefugeFree event, open to the public (weather permitting). Starts outside the Visitor Center, then walks the Peninsula Trail (paved), and the Delta Trail (unpaved). Be prepared to talk about 1.5 miles outdoors. Remember to wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring water. Directions: From Lake Havasu City: Travel approximately 17 miles south on Hwy [...]
Free
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch 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
Homeschool Happenings: Wildflower Exploration (Registration required, Limit 20 participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaLearn about desert wildflowers and other flowering plants with Ranger Nikki. We will start indoors in the Nature Center to discuss flowers and pollinators and then head outdoors to search for and observe them. We will take an easy 1-mile walk around the nature center and turf ramada areas to look for flowers such as [...]
White Tank – Invasive Species Removal
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesInvasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent [...]
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Tom's THumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, United StatesSpend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Bathrooms are available at the trailhead. Bring water for [...]
Guided Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesJoin Ranger Eric for a moderate to extremely difficult, but scenic 8.3-mile hike while learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and the White Tank Mountains. We may see early wildflowers in places, depending on how much winter precipitation falls and how cold it is then. The hike may take 5-6 hours. Hiking poles are definitely [...]
Guided Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesJoin Ranger Eric for a moderate to extremely difficult, but scenic 8.3-mile hike while learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and the White Tank Mountains. We may see early wildflowers in places, depending on how much winter precipitation falls and how cold it is then. The hike may take 5-6 hours. Hiking poles are definitely [...]
RAZ the HAZ in the MAZ at Bear Spring Junction
Mount Peely Payson, United StatesIf you’ve been looking for a challenging, but satisfying, 4-day backcountry trail maintenance event in the beautiful Mazatzal Wilderness, then please plan to join us March 22-25 on passage 23, segment 23a of the Mazatzal Divide Trail. Basic backpacking skills and fitness are required for this self-supported trip. Tools, PPE, and training will be provided [...]
Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch
Canoa Ranch 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley,, AZ, United StatesExplore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. . Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio [...]
$5
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National Park, United StatesWatch 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
Discovery Station: Ask a Ranger! No Registration required
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAMeet Ranger Kevin from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more for you to touch and inspect. No registration required, just [...]
Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAJoin Ranger Kevin for an exciting evening hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please bring [...]
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