Feb 27- Sunday, 8:00 AMUrban Birding for Complete Beginners- Kennedy ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageJoin Kirsten Howe on bi-monthly birding walks designed for those new to birding and Tucson Audubon! These walks will be held in a different urban park each time and will focus on using binoculars, understanding bird behavior, and finding […]

Monday, February 28, 7pm – 8pmBirds ‘n’ Beer–”Rare & Interesting Birds in SE Arizona” | Host: Luke SaffordRegister Here on our events pageEnjoy your favorite drink and connect with your Tucson Audubon friends. Every month brings some new, rare, and interesting birds to our region and this past month was no different! Maybe some of you […]

Tuesday, March 1, 11:00 AMVirtual Book Talk: The Bald Eagle | Author Jack E. DavisRegistration for this event is free. | Register HereJoin us to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jack E. Davis speak about his new book, The Bald Eagle, a sweeping environmental and cultural history releasing on March 1st, 2022. Taking us from before the nation’s founding, when native [...]

Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area.This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels [...]

Enjoy an after-work mountain bike ride on the Arizona Trail, meet like-minded business professionals, and support the Arizona Trail Association! RSVP for this casual event through Facebook or by contacting chris@cirrusvisual.com

Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn

East Woodland RoadSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 2-mile hiking round trip on uneven surfaces. No restrooms or drinking water available.Driving directions: Tanque Verde Road east of Catalina Highway to Woodland Road. Right turn onto Woodland Road and continue south until the road bends and turns west. We will meet where the [...]

March 3, Thursday, 9:00 amPena Blanca LakeRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member | Sign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake and one at the starting point in the picnic area.With 282 species reported [...]

Thursday, March 3, 11am - 12pmVirtual Presentation: Basics of Birding--A Rapidly Growing Hobby | Presenter: Tyler FickerBirdwatching is becoming a more popular hobby at a faster rate than ever! With the rise in people spending more time at home, many have turned to their backyard and local birds for enjoyment. For some, this continued to a fully-fledged hobby [...]

February 4- Friday, 8:00 amSabino CanyonSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Rating: Easy. Walking Distance: 3 miles. Elevation Gain: 25 feet. Ground Conditions: Rocky Trails.We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian area. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 [...]

March 4- Friday, 8:15 amOracle State ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageBird beautiful Oracle State Park situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse's Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet at the Kannally Ranch House/Visitor [...]

Mason Center/Arthur Pack ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop.Join us for an introduction to birdwatching [...]

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March 6-  Sunday, 7:15 AMGilbert Water Ranch and Tempe Town Lake (Phoenix Metro Area)Sign up on the Field Trip PageComplete Covid-19 vaccination is required.Trip difficulty: Easy. Well-graded, mostly wheelchair accessible paths.We’ll start at Gilbert Water Ranch, one of the top birding destinations in the Phoenix metro area, usually yielding 45-50 species in a typical two-hour [...]

March 6-  Sunday, 7:30 AMBike 'n BirdSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 12-14 miles by bicycle at a relaxed pace. Restrooms at Fort Lowell Park and Rio Vista Park Let's do some bicycling, birding and brunching.  We'll meet near Swan and the Rillito Path (the "Loop"), ride on the path to Fort [...]

March 8- Tuesday, 6:00 AMSanta Cruz Flats: Desert ThrashersRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member | Sign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate; Walking Distance: less than 2 miles; Trip Duration: return by noon; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: gravel roads and some walking through desert scrub. No established restrooms on site.Another under-birded area relatively close to Tucson [...]

Tuesday, March 8, 11am - 12pmRaptor Identification: Preparing for Spring Migration | Presenter: Stephen VaughanWhat kind of hawk is that?! Birds of prey can be challenging to identify. Join Stephen Vaughan for a presentation on the tell-tale characteristics of each species that will help you confidently tell these tricky birds apart. Stephen Vaughan is a professional photographer and ornithologist who has […]

Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area.This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels […]

March 9- Wednesday, 9:30 AMTohono Chul GardenSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy, ~1 mile walking on paved paths. Restrooms available.Join Tucson Audubon for a birding walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits and winding trails with many birds typical of the […]

Wednesday, March 9, 1–2pmVirtual Workshop: Making Your Birdathon the Best | Host: Luke SaffordRegistration for this event is free | Register HereOur annual Birdathon is a great opportunity to enjoy birds while raising or donating critical funds for Tucson Audubon; it’s like a walkathon, but instead of counting miles we count birds! Join Luke Safford as […]

Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn

Evening Birding: Sweetwater WetlandsRegistration for this trip is free. | Register Here beginning February 12Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on mostly paved surfaces with some slight declines and rocky areas.Join Kirsten Howe on this outing to see Sweetwater in a new light- the light of the setting sun! While most agree that morning is the optimal […]

March 11- Friday, 8:00 amBirding For EVERY BODY at Agua Caliente ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageJoin Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the emerging birding […]

March 11- Friday, 8:15 amOracle State ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageBird beautiful Oracle State Park situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse's Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet at the Kannally Ranch House/Visitor […]

March 13- Sunday, 7:30 amFort Lowell ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Easy. 1 mile loop on mostly level ground. Restroom facilities available.Fort Lowell Park, in central Tucson features historic buildings and a bit of local history, and also offers a mix of urban and natural habitat, making it home to a wide variety of […]

March 14- Monday, 8:00 amSabino Canyon Birding & Natural HistorySign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 3 mile hiking loop on some uneven rocky trails.We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, with particular attention to the natural history of the canyon and the surrounding habitats, walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland […]

Monday, March 14, 11am - 12pmVirtual Presentation: Invite Pollinators to Your Yard | Presenter: Kim MatsushinoSoutheast Arizona is buzzing with pollinators! With over 1,200 native bee species and the second-highest number of butterfly species in the US, Arizona is truly a hotspot for pollinators. Join us for our third installment in the Bringing Birds Home Recipe […]

March 15- Tuesday, 9:00 AMTubac De Anza Hawk WatchRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member* | Sign up on the Field Trip PageJoin Luke Safford and Stephen Vaughan at Ron Morris Park in Tubac to document northward migration of raptors along the Santa Cruz River corridor. For several years the Tubac Hawk watch has counted up to 22 species of […]

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Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area.This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels […]

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De Anza Trail Birding, Santa Cruz River Riparian CorridorRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member* | Register Here beginning February 12Trip difficulty: Moderate, 3-4 miles walking distance over mostly level terrain, some ups/downs in river area, muddy conditions are possible in sections. Dress in layers, as dawn can be cool near the river. The Santa Cruz River feeds a lush […]

March 19- Saturday, 7:30 amIsabella Lee Natural PreserveSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Moderate. 2.5 mile loop over level, but often soft, uneven and dusty terrain. No restrooms are available.Isabella Lee Natural Preserve, at the confluence of Agua Caliente and Tanque Verde washes in northeast Tucson, is a mesquite bosque providing year-round habitat […]

Mason Center/Arthur Pack ParkSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop.Join us for an introduction to birdwatching […]

Urban Birding for Complete Beginners- Christopher Columbus ParkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register Here beginning February 12Join Kirsten Howe on birding walks designed for those new to birding and Tucson Audubon! These walks will be held in a different urban park each time and will focus on using binoculars, understanding bird behavior, and finding […]

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Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area.This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels […]

Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn

March 25- Friday, 8:00 amMadera CanyonSign up on the Field Trip PageRegistration fee: $20/member, $40/non-member*We will slowly bird Madera Canyon from Proctor Road up the canyon to Santa Rita Lodge and back. Walking on uneven terrain for about 3.5 miles with a 450’ elevation gain. Recommend bringing water, snacks and/or lunch, although Santa Rita Lodge […]

March 25, Friday- 11 AMPart 1 (of 3): Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for HummingbirdsRegistration fee: $125/member, $175/non-member | Sign up on the Field Trip PageThis three part workshop is meant for those of you who are just getting into birding and are eager to develop your birdwatching skills and knowledge in the field. We'll […]

March 25th-27th 10am-5:30 pm ECO will be in the kids block area and will have free upcycled make and take crafts, a loose parts play area and more. https://tempefestivalofthearts.com/ Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history in Tempe and takes place in early December and late March each year. It is one […]

March 26 from 10am – 3pm https://www.therailroadpark.com/exclusivelylittle/ Free family event!

March 25th-27th 10am-5:30 pm ECO will be in the kids block area and will have free upcycled make and take crafts, a loose parts play area and more. https://tempefestivalofthearts.com/ Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history in Tempe and takes place in early December and late March each year. It is one […]

Monday, March 28, 7pm – 8pmBirds ‘n’ Beer–”Rare & Interesting Birds in SE Arizona” | Host: Luke SaffordRegistration for this event is free | Register HereEnjoy your favorite drink and connect with your Tucson Audubon friends. Every month brings some new, rare, and interesting birds to our region and this past month was no different! Maybe […]

Register On Linehttps://orgmyrange.com/corner/cgi-bin/rm_web_league_home_50.cgi

Sweetwater WetlandsSign up on the Field Trip PageTrip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area.This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels […]

Wednesday, March 30, 1–2pmVirtual Class: Birding the Calendar–Where to Go Birding in April & May | Instructor: Luke SaffordRegistration fee: $10/member, $20/non-member* | Register HereOne of the most common questions we get asked is “When is the best time to go birding in Southeast Arizona?” Well, it’s hard to pinpoint a best month, because there is […]

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuduyhqjkiHNO9Ww69jVE8_FRJkEF1zKPB Join the local organizers of the 2022 City Nature Challenge to learn what the challenge is all about and how you can participate. There will be a brief informational presentation, followed by an open discussion with time to have your questions answered.

Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuduyhqjkiHNO9Ww69jVE8_FRJkEF1zKPB Join the local organizers of the 2022 City Nature Challenge to learn what the challenge is all about and how you can participate. There will be a brief informational presentation, followed by an open discussion with time to have your questions answered.

April 1- Friday, 7:30 amOracle State ParkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Bird beautiful Oracle State Park situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain […]

April 2- Saturday, 6:30 amLakeside ParkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip Difficulty: Easy. 1.75 mile round trip on concrete and paved surfaces. Restrooms are available.Lakeside Park in southeast Tucson is a great place to get to know your urban birds.  We’ll explore the lake and the adjacent lawns and ball fields. Likely sightings include […]

Mason Center/Arthur Pack ParkTrip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop.Register on the Field Trip PageJoin us for an introduction to birdwatching basics […]

Don Pike is conducting a Field Maps training session for monitoring non native plants.  This is a free app downloadable to iPhone or Android devices. Friends of the Tonto has access to the maps which requires a login and downloaded map areas before heading into the field.We will meet at the Bush Highway Trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/Q5pSzBJvRkPv2YR9A) at […]