Every year on the last weekend in April, the Greater Phoenix Area participates in the City Nature Challenge. This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as possible while engaging in community science. Using a free app called iNaturalist, anyone can get involved and share observations, anywhere from neighborhoods to [...]
Watch 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 [...]
For adult women in a fun, safe environment. Learn fishing, hunting, kayaking,hiking, rappelling and camping. Includes evening activities, meals and lodging. Fee required. Location: Prescott Area - Friendly Pines Camp Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona is a beautiful place to spend a weekend — that's why we host our April and September BOW Workshops [...]
Come help remove invasive vegetation as well as transplant plants to attract our pollinators. Other work includes clearing vegetation from the Nature Walk and working on other park improvement tasks identified that day. Check in at 8:00 AM followed by short safety briefing. Work to begin by 8:30 AM. Youth age 17 or younger must be accompanied [...]
WMG’s Living Lab is our demonstration site of hydro-local living and watershed resilience, as well as our office space. The campus is supported by rainwater for all indoor and outdoor needs almost year-round, and includes extensive rain gardens, a native food forest, a 10,000 gallon underground cistern, art exhibits about Tucson’s history of flowing creeks [...]
Enjoy the wonderfully smooth gravel road surface on a steady but mild gradual climb up to the scenic town of Cherry, between Camp Verde and Cottonwood. This is a local's secret ride, at risk of becoming a new classic. Take in the great views of the Verde Valley down below as you navigate the gradual [...]
The main priority is to define, clean up, and widen the trail from amphitheater steps to Osprey Campground. TRACKS is bringing their tool trailer and some guidance on trail maintenance 😊 They are expecting a lot of youth to help with all of the projects. Lunch will be provided afterwards. Plans are to also: Spread [...]
Watch 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 [...]
The 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 [...]
Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club. Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]
Get out and collect garbage at your favorite trail or in your neighborhood. Use the form in the registration link! You can also share on social media about your efforts by using hashtag #impactday and tagging Keep Nature Wild.
Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug Robertson at main building at entry. Volunteers needed - Up to [...]
Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]
Take a gentle 2.5 mile walk with an interpretive guide through the Sonoita Creek riparian area Birding Trail. Visitors will learn about the park's history and ecology of this unique and fragile natural area.
Join our three fantastic educators and authors of ‘A Walking Curriculum for the Early Years’ for a beautiful walk into early years education that sparks curiosity and wonder. They will share their new innovative, interdisciplinary resource designed specifically for Early Years Educators that outlines an imaginative and ecological approach to taking student learning outside school walls. [...]
Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club. Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]
Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
Watch 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 [...]
INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITIVE SPORTING CLAYS is an 8-week program of FUN SHOOTS for those not ready for leagues or tournaments. This is NOT for beginners, but is specifically designed for those with shotgun shooting experience and want to develop better shotgun shooting skills through weekly fun shoots. * Participants will be on 3-5 member squads. [...]
Watch 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 [...]
The Fire Ecology Learning lab is designed to help New Mexico and Arizona students explore the complexities of fire ecology in their region. We have expAnded the initial middle school lessons to include activities for agency staff members to visit grades kindergarten through high school, bring hands-on engaging activities to classrooms. About the trainings Hybrid-in-person [...]
Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
These events are not possible without people like you. Thank you for volunteering. 7-9 AM: Registration - hand out number plates to rides 8-11 AM: Course Traffic - halt traffic at road crossings 12-2 PM: Course Sweep - ride course, pickup trash and arrows (black loop) 2-4 PM: Course Sweep - ride course, pickup trash [...]
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 [...]
Chandler 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 City of Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park, This bird-walk is sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon and The City of Chandler. We [...]
Catch, Clean, & Cook Youth Fishing Clinic Have your kids never fished? Introduce them to a fun activity with all the instruction they need! Well be joining with Yuma Rod and Gun club and AZ Game and Fish. You'll get a rod and reel to use to catch catfish in a holding pool, and [...]
Watch 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 [...]
Whether it’s catching a rainbow trout, taking aim with a bow and arrow, or getting up close and personal with live critters, the family-friendly Payson Wildlife Fair will be offering a variety of outdoor fun! The fair will feature live wildlife on display, booths from several local and state organizations, an archery range, and prizes [...]
Get ready for an Eco-Science Saturday at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and give-aways, you will learn all about sustainability, renewable energy, environmental awareness, and how to make your life more eco-friendly! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each month is focused [...]
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