Be sure to attend our annual Board of Directors election night. Then, join us for an evening of fun as several Members share their birding experiences and photos in person and live on Zoom! From September through March, the Monthly Speaker Series hosts live presentations by experts at the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert
This meeting will be held at Dave and Busters in the Tempe Marketplace. Come early for socializing and dinner. Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome!
Please join the Arizona Trail Association on April 15 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on hand finishing the new machine-built single track.
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! This mentored turkey hunting camp is designed for youth hunters who want to learn the skills, strategies, and ethics of hunting wild turkeys in a safe and supportive environment. 🌟 Camp Highlights: Expert-led seminars covering turkey behavior, calling techniques, and hunting strategies Hands-on outdoor skills training, including tracking, [...]
Step away from the everyday noise and into a landscape where the air feels fresher,the colors brighter, and every sound has a story to tell. This guided nature walkmeanders through shaded cottonwood-willow groves, with stops along the San PedroRiver and Green Kingfisher Pond. Along the way, you may catch glimpses of flutteringbutterflies, discover subtle signs [...]
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through a wide range of hands-on conservation projects. Activities may include habitat restoration, trail improvement, sign installation, vegetation and trash removal, fencing, and invasive species management—primarily targeting buffelgrass. On a typical workday, volunteers meet with BLM staff in the morning and travel [...]
🌊 Join us for a first-of-its-kind event along the Santa Cruz River! The Río Relay is a unique fun run and volunteer experience designed to bring together communities along the Santa Cruz River in Pima County—while giving back to the river we all love. Similar to a 5K fun run, the route begins at Juhan [...]
Springtime in the Sonoran Desert is full of life, color, and discovery! Join us for a fun and engaging kid-friendly science presentation where we’ll explore the unique ways plants and animals adapt to the changing season. From blooming cacti to buzzing pollinators, there’s so much to see and learn about how the desert comes alive [...]
Join us for our 6-part hands-on Trail Skills Institute series. Our Trail Obliteration & Restoration course will be held in the Santa Rita Foothills Region on Passage 5 of the AZT near Sonoita. Note that TSI Courses require a registration fee.
Tour the ghost town of Fairbank to learn about the history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. Fairbank dates to 1882, when it grew up around a train depot – the closest to Tombstone. An optional walk to the cemetery concludes the tour – a one-mile walk on a trail which includes a [...]
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe [...]
Please join the ATA on April 22 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on hand finishing the new machine-built single track
Discover the joy of the outdoors at the Arizona Wildlife Federation’s 3-day Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, designed for women ages 18 and up. Whether you’re brand new to outdoor skills or looking to build confidence and sharpen what you already know, this hands-on, inclusive experience is all about learning, exploring, making lifelong friends, and [...]
The Friends of the San Pedro River spring festival explores the cultural and natural history of the Upper San Pedro River Valley. It will feature great activities for adults and kids, a series of talks, and informational displays. The event this year will emphasize cultural history -you will be able to throw an atlatl, make [...]
Join a walking tour of the Spanish Presidio of Santa Cruz de Terrenate. This fort was operational during the late 1770s, the centerpiece for a planned Spanish occupation of the San Pedro River Valley that failed. This is a three-mile round trip walk over trails, uneven ground, and rocky slopes. The return is gradually uphill. [...]
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