Take a scenic walk at the Del Rio Pond & Verde Village Riparian Preserve. Visitors will see many ducks and birds along the mile-long trail. Meet at the duck pond on E. Del Rio Dr off of Hwy 260. The tour guide is Heather. Email xheatheringx@gmail.com if you have questions.
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Join us as we explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve. This desert oasis, filled with towering cottonwood and willow trees along Cave Creek, holds one of the last remaining perennial streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports a myriad of unique plant and animal species. Our hike will take [...]
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 [...]
Bikes need to be in condition and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Our rides are social, not competitive, with distances determined by the leader and depending on who shows up. If you are not yet on the mountain bike list, please send an email to Suzanne Milligan at suzanne.milligan@yahoo.com.
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Join us every Thursday for nature-based science and art activities at the Nature Center! For elementary kids aged 6-11. Parent or Guardian must attend.
Mentors on hand to help youth tag holders draw for these 3 Units. Be sure to sight-in and practice shooting your rifle. Javelina companion tag available from AZGFD. Large group campsite, tents to 5th wheel. Food and drinks provided. • Location: Buenos Aires NWR, Group Campsite, Arivaca • Hosted by: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club [...]
Location: Unit 36A, 36B & 36C-near Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Click here for a map/pictures of location. Dates: November 21-24, 2024 36A - Hunt# 1172 36B - Hunt# 1173 36C - Hunt# 1174 The Junior Deer camp is an annual event our chapter puts on to help get youth excited about hunting and the outdoors. [...]
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
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 [...]
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Porcupine Quills - N. Phoenix- Cost $27/Child Join us as we learn all about porcupine quills. This class is for children ages 7-14 yrs old (younger siblings are welcome to tag along and older siblings are more than welcome to participate too). This class will be about 2 hrs long.
Youth ages 8-16 wanting to learn to hunt small game, quail, and rabbits with experienced mentors. Outdoor activities are available at base camp. Meals are provided Friday evening through Sunday morning. • Location: Dateland area, near Palomas-Harquahala / Gas Line Road • Hosted by: Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club • Information: Kelly Young, kyoung@azgfd.gov, 928-341-4063
Join us at White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Meet up for the birdwalk on the South Porch of the Nature Center. Another great program will be held after the walk where we'll learn all about ratites!
Come help us keep the desert clean and safe. Event is free unless we say otherwise. You can join us every month (except December)! Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river [...]
Thank you for joining us out in the field! Removal events involve removing larger infestations of grasses. Mapping and monitoring events involve hiking through previously visited areas to determine if non-native grasses are present, with small-scale removal as needed. If not already completed, please fill out the Liability Waiver, which can be found here Liability Waiver. [...]
Tucson Orienteering Club celebrates Catalina Youth Training Day this Saturday at Catalina State Park. Local youths from ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to sign up and train in orienteering. A training course in animal orienteering is available for kids under 8. Another orienteering event is available on Sunday. Camping spaces are provided at the [...]
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 [...]
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
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 [...]
Bikes need to be in condition and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Our rides are social, not competitive, with distances determined by the leader and depending on who shows up. If you are not yet on the mountain bike list, please send an email to Suzanne Milligan at suzanne.milligan@yahoo.com.
Experience prayer and meditation while taking a short walk at the Buddhist Stupa Big Sit. At the Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, meet at the Buddhist Stupa parking lot (take Andante North and left on Pueblo, right to parking lot) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Rich Armstrong is our tour guide. For more information, [...]
Join us for mental health nature journaling club. This class is for teens 16+ years old and adults and lead by Kathy Balman of Educating Kids Outdoors Mental Health Nature Journal Club will meet once a month on Saturdays for one hour. Though we encourage people to stick around and go on a hike or [...]
Join us for an engaging family workshop on invasive species, covering plants, animals, bacteria, and more. Through fun hands-on activities and games, discover how these species disrupt ecosystems and harm the environment. Learn practical steps to help prevent their spread and see how our community is working together to address this important issue. Program Details: [...]
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]
Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half [...]
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