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8 events,
Tortilla Mountains – Passage 15 Work Event
For more information or to register visit our volunteer portal here.
Dog Days in the Garden
Dog Days in the Garden
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
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The Splendid Saguaro
The Splendid Saguaro
The saguaro is the most iconic plant of the Sonoran Desert. On this interpretive hike, discover the amazing and mysterious life cycle of this towering cactus. Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at North Trail trailhead.
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The Splendid Saguaro
The Splendid Saguaro
The saguaro is the most iconic plant of the Sonoran Desert. On this interpretive hike, discover the amazing and mysterious life cycle of this towering cactus. Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Lost Sheep trailhead.
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Butterflies & Wildflowers of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Butterflies & Wildflowers of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Join Ranger Kevin on a hike through Spur Cross and the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in search of butterflies including the Sara Orangetip, the featured Maricopa County Parks Eco-Blitz insect for this month. This easy walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in the conservation area, when to look for them, and which […]
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Tempe Art Fest – Kids Block
Tempe Art Fest – Kids Block
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 […]
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Field Trip – Jewel of the Creek w/Kathe Andersen
We’ll start about 5:45am in Scottsdale, and explore this exquisite migrant trap for about 2-3 hours, and find a place to wrap up. I’m hoping for common desert species, plus whatever orioles, tanagers, warblers, vireos and flycatchers might be onsite that day. Wrap up by 10ish. Limited to 7 participants. Reservations required. Difficulty—1-2, for some uneven […]
Trail Skills Institute Module 5
For more information on our Trail Skills Institute and other training opportunities, visit our website here.
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Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Wildflower Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Wildflower Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Learn about and search for common desert wildflowers on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike with the ranger. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the Ranger for an easy/moderate hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, […]
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Corner Elite Performance Class
Corner Elite Performance Class
Register On Linehttps://orgmyrange.com/corner/cgi-bin/rm_web_league_home_50.cgi
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Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
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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Virtual Class: Birding the Calendar–Where to Go Birding in April & May | Instructor: Luke Safford
Virtual Class: Birding the Calendar–Where to Go Birding in April & May | Instructor: Luke Safford
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 […]
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City Nature Challenge Participant Meeting – Zoom
City Nature Challenge Participant Meeting – Zoom
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.
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MCPMN Cohort 4 Class
MCPMN Cohort 4 Class
Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn
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City Nature Challenge Participant Meeting – Zoom
City Nature Challenge Participant Meeting – Zoom
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.
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Wildflower Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Wildflower Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Learn about and search for common desert wildflowers on a 2.5-mile easy/moderate hike with a ranger. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the Ranger on an easy/moderate 2.5-mile hike to look for and identify wildflowers and other flowering vegetation along Quail, Rainbow, Baseline and Saddle Trails. We also may see […]
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Homeschool Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration required)
Homeschool Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration required)
Drop by the park Nature Center to chat with a ranger and learn about plants and animals, including springtime butterflies and wildflowers! Click program title for details. Welcome Homeschoolers to a springtime discovery experience! Join the ranger at the Nature Center back patio to see a display of plant and animal specimens, pick up an […]
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Passage 9 – Rincon Mountains Backcountry Work Event
For more information or to register, visit the Volunteer Portal here.
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Field Trip: Oracle State Park
Field Trip: Oracle State Park
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 [...]
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Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
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Project WILD
Project WILD
Project WILD links students and nature to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education programs that foster responsible actions toward our natural world. This fun, interactive workshop will explore the intrinsic ecological value using best practices to teach about environmental ecosystems. The four-hour professional development is open to formal classroom teachers of all grade levels and [...]
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Creatures of the Night Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Creatures of the Night Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]
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Family Birdwalk Chandler’s Veterans Oasis Park
Location:Veterans Oasis Park NE Corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay Rd.) 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAChandler 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 […]
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Field Trip: Lakeside Park
Field Trip: Lakeside Park
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 [...]
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Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park
Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park
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 [...]
Personal Defense and Carry
Personal Defense and Carry
The PD&C event is held the 1st Saturday of each even numbered months,(Feb, April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) on pistol bays #2 and #3.Please check the clubs calendar for updates and to confirm event schedules.The Objectives of this event is to practice the following,1. Best personal defense tactics, best use of cover and tacticalengagements.2. Pro-active weapon [...]
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Field Maps Training
Field Maps Training
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 [...]
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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
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Field Trip: Urban Birding for Complete Beginners- Fort Lowell Park
Field Trip: Urban Birding for Complete Beginners- Fort Lowell Park
April 3- Sunday, 7:30 AMUrban Birding for Complete Beginners- Fort Lowell ParkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Join 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, [...]
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Virtual Workshop: Making Your Birdathon the Best
Virtual Workshop: Making Your Birdathon the Best
Monday, April 4, 7–8pmVirtual 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 [...]
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Corner Elite Performance Class
Corner Elite Performance Class
Register On Linehttps://orgmyrange.com/corner/cgi-bin/rm_web_league_home_50.cgi
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Field Trip- Needle Rock Rec Area w/Ann Leight
Field Trip- Needle Rock Rec Area w/Ann Leight
Description:Needle Rock Recreation Area on the Verde River. Wed April 6th Meet at 6AM. Probably 4-5 hrs of birding. Limited to 8 people ( 2-3 vehicles). It is a great time to go there. Breeding birds here Cooper's hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Western Screech Owl, Brown crested Flycatcher, Bell's Vireo, Lucy and yellow Warblers.Sign up by emailing [...]
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Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
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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MCPMN Cohort 4 Class
MCPMN Cohort 4 Class
Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn
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Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
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Field Trip: Isabella Lee Natural Preserve
Field Trip: Isabella Lee Natural Preserve
April 7- Thursday, 8:00 amIsabella Lee Natural PreserveRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip difficulty: Moderate. About 2 miles over soft terrain. No restrooms or water are available.Isabella Lee Natural Preserve is a mesquite bosque along the Tanque Verde Wash. We will look for both returning residents and migrating songbirds as [...]
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Field Trip: Pena Blanca Lake
Field Trip: Pena Blanca Lake
April 7- Thursday, 8:00 amPena Blanca LakeRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip 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 [...]
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Desert Defenders – SPRCA – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – SPRCA – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
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Desert Defenders – SPRCA – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – SPRCA – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
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Master Gardeners Series: Shade – Protecting Your Plants From the Sun’s Wrath
Master Gardeners Series: Shade – Protecting Your Plants From the Sun’s Wrath
Join gardening pros to learn how to make the most of your warm-weather gardening and extend the life of your plants. Does the sun give your plants a major sunburn every year? Are you frustrated by losing plants that you have lovingly tended to? The San Tan Valley Master Gardeners will help you make the [...]
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Birdathon
Birdathon is like a walkathon, only instead of counting miles, we count birds! It’s an opportunity to enjoy birds while raising or donating critical funds to the Tucson Audubon Society. Decide on your approach, reach out to friends and family to gather support or teammates, and go birding any time between April 8 and May 8! Every dollar […]
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Butterflies & Blooms Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Butterflies & Blooms Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert, the native flowering plants they rely on, and which plants to put in your garden to attract butterflies and other pollinators on this guided […]
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Hassayampa BioBlitz
The Hassayampa BioBlitz will be on April 9th-10th, from 9am-9am. A flyer is attached which has further details. Visit the website and sign up as a Blitzer https://bit.ly/HassEcoBioBlitz Please list Educating Children Outdoors in the "other" field under the organization question. We are hoping to have a family/kid friendly excursion. Let Kathy Balman know if you […]
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Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event
Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing invasive fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds Trailhead and help prevent wildfires and save native plants and animals!
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Tending the Hummingbird Habitat, Chandler
Tending the Hummingbird Habitat, Chandler
Join us to weed, water & prune the Hummingbird Habitat! Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, water & garden tools and enjoy a cool early morning in our walled bird garden. Just drop in or contact our volunteer coordinator, Anne Koch, atredray@gmail.com.
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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then […]
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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then […]
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Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Hohokam Ruins of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms […]
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AZT Vail Scramble
AZT Vail Scramble
Half-Marathon & 10K trail running event on the Arizona Trail. Learn more at runazt.org
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Desert Walk and Talk (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Desert Walk and Talk (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Join volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll on easy/moderate terrain to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving the park and […]
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Interpretive Ranger Hike
Interpretive Ranger Hike
Do you have questions about the plants, animals, history and culture of the Sonoran Desert? Would you like to do some hiking in a fun, social setting? Join a Maricopa County Parks ranger on an interpretive hike as we discover this incredible ecosystem! Bring plenty of drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Vista […]
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Free Admission Days at Desert Botanical Garden
Free Admission Days at Desert Botanical Garden
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. And you can experience it for free every second Tuesday during the garden's community days! Simply visit the website […]
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Cactus Blooms Guided Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Cactus Blooms Guided Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Join a ranger on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to see cactus blooms and other flowering plants. Join a ranger on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to see cactus blooms and other flowering plants. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center. Registration required by calling the Estrella park office at 602-506-2930 x6.
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Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls
Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Desert Reptiles Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration needed)
Desert Reptiles Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration needed)
Learn about some of our amazing desert critters at this drop-in session inside the Nature Center. Our Sonoran Desert is home to amazing snakes, lizards and tortoises. Learn about their habitats and some of the adaptations that allow them to survive in our extreme environment. All ages. No registration required for this drop-in session that […]
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Az Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
Az Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
Guests are always welcome! Arrive early for dinner and beverages – we’ll mix and mingle, then at 7 PM, Commodore Deb Heisler kicks it off with club updates and new member introductions. We’ll also be announcing and awarding our Tall Cactus Regatta champions! After that, settle-in as guest speaker Bradley Cladianos shares his fascinating journey […]
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Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
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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Guided Bird Walk–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Guided Bird Walk–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn about birds on this hike at Morgan City Wash with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas and look for spring migrants during this guided walk with Ranger Eric along Morgan City Wash near the confluence with the Agua Fria River. We will meet […]
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Field Trip: Tohono Chul Garden Walk
Field Trip: Tohono Chul Garden Walk
April 13- Wednesday, 9:30 AMTohono Chul Garden WalkRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip 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 […]
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MCPMN Cohort 4 Class
MCPMN Cohort 4 Class
Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Learn more and register here https://azmnmcp.org/become-a-mcpmn
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Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen […]
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Unit 6A Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp – Marvin Robbins Memorial
About the Event Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this mentored turkey hunting camp. Seminars, outdoor skills, activities, camping, and meals provided. Meeting on: Date Time Thursday, April 14, 2022 5:00pm - 11:45pm Friday, April 15, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm Sunday, April 17, 2022 12:00am - 2:00pm […]
Unit 23 Youth Spring Turkey Hunting Camp – Marvin Robbins Memorial
About the Event Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this mentored turkey hunting camp. Seminars, outdoor skills, activities, camping, and meals provided. Meeting on: Date Time Thursday, April 14, 2022 5:00pm - 11:45pm Friday, April 15, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm Sunday, April 17, 2022 12:00am - 2:00pm […]
Unit 1 Youth Turkey Hunt Camp – DO
About the Event EXACT LOCATION TBD Gobble spring season youth turkey hunt. General turkey hunting information, mentors, tactics and tips, camp activities and food provided. Tags available over the counter. Meeting on: Date Time Thursday, April 14, 2022 5:00pm - 11:45pm Friday, April 15, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm […]
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Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy 1-mile (one-way) hike. We will meet at the Waddell Trailhead at Area 7 (restrooms available here). […]
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Field Trip: Gordon Hirabayashi Campground to Sycamore Reservoir
Field Trip: Gordon Hirabayashi Campground to Sycamore Reservoir
Registration for this trip is free. Trip difficulty: Difficult*. 5+ Miles round trip over rugged trails with 800+ feet elevation gain both coming and going. The portion of the Arizona Trail from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground to Sycamore Reservoir on Mt Lemmon passes through juniper woodland habitat, a fairly scarce habitat type in the broader landscape […]
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Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Desert Walk and Talk (Limit 20 particpants. Registration required)
Desert Walk and Talk (Limit 20 particpants. Registration required)
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Join volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll on easy/moderate to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving the park and share […]
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Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park
Field Trip: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Audubon Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the corner […]
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WALK, TALK, AND TASTE IN THE PARK
WALK, TALK, AND TASTE IN THE PARK
Walk through Desert Awareness Park with us as we show you what plants to harvest and when, then you get to taste samples of what you can do with them! Our cookbook will be available. Walks are continuous and take approximately 45 minutes. Wear closed toed shoes, a hat, and bring a water bottle. No […]
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Cave Creek – Trail Maintenance
Cave Creek – Trail Maintenance
Time – 8am – Noon Location – Meet at the park’s main entry. Volunteers Needed - (10) people Volunteer should bring. – Gloves, water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, hat, , etc. What equipment will be provided- Rakes and trash pickers. Name of person-in-charge of clean-up event? Steve Turton Contact information of person-in-charge – email or phone. […]
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Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls
Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then […]
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Field Trip: Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk
Field Trip: Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk
Honey Bee Canyon Petroglyph Walk Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Elevation gain is less than 100 feet. 2.5 miles on moderately loose wash sand. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Trip duration under 3 hours. We’ll walk beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and learn the sounds of some of our noisier […]
4 events,
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Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Presentation: Spring Native Plant Sale Selection Guide | Hosts: Kari Hackney & Kim Matsushino
Presentation: Spring Native Plant Sale Selection Guide | Hosts: Kari Hackney & Kim Matsushino
Spring has sprung and it’s time for Tucson Audubon’s Spring Native Plant Sale! Do you want to learn more about some of our incredible native plants and how to incorporate them into your home habitat? Join Kari Hackney and Kim Matsushino as they discuss this spring’s available plants. Learn the characteristics, benefits, and needs of […]
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Birds & Brew Happy Hour
Birds & Brew Happy Hour
Join fellow birders for for a libation and an interesting talk by an expert in birding or biology.
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Field Trip- 7 Springs with Anne Leight
Field Trip- 7 Springs with Anne Leight
4-5 hour hike. Limited to 10 persons. Expected species: Crissal Thrashers, Summer Tanagers, Lucy Warblers, Bells Vireos, Common Black Hawks, Zone Tailed hawks, Juniper titmouse, Scrub Jays, Black-chinned sparrows, Rufous-crowned sparrows, Gray Vireos, Scotts Orioles, Lazuli Bunting. Sign up by emailing me (at which time I will notify of meeting place and time) birdannabelle@hotmail.com
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Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by the 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 […]
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Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Butterfly Discovery (indoor class / short outdoor stroll) Limit 20, registration required
Butterfly Discovery (indoor class / short outdoor stroll) Limit 20, registration required
Learn about butterflies, identification and their food sources on an easy stroll with the ranger. Click program title for registration information. Join a ranger for a short indoor class and easy stroll around the Nature Center and nearby areas to learn about butterflies that can be found in our desert. You will see some of […]
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Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend – Passage 4 Temporal Gulch (VETS Reroute Project)
The ATA VETS Program and Coronado National Forest Service are hosting this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend (VVWW) continuing to build a brand new reroute section on Passage 4 of the Arizona Trail near the picturesque town of Patagonia, AZ. As a special bonus, we will be celebrating the birthday of one of our regular veteran volunteers, Collin […]
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Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino Canyon
Field Trip: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino Canyon
April 21, Thursday, 7:00 AMIntroduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino CanyonRegistration for this trip is free. | Register HereTrip difficulty: Moderate. Walk about 2 miles, primarily on dirt paths, limited elevation gain.Meet by 7 am at the Visitor Center. We’ll finish by 9:00am.This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from […]
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Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden
Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden
Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the […]
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Saguaro Blooms Guided Hike – San Tan (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Saguaro Blooms Guided Hike – San Tan (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)
Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. Registration required. Join the ranger on a 4.5-mile moderate hike on San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trails in search of our State Flower – the saguaro cactus blossom. We […]
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Field Trip: Evening Birding at Sweetwater Wetlands
Field Trip: Evening Birding at Sweetwater Wetlands
April 21- Thursday, 5:10 pmEvening Birding: Sweetwater WetlandsRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 mile 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 […]
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Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal
Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Field Trip: Oracle State Park
Field Trip: Oracle State Park
April 22- 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 […]
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Earth Day Hike in Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Earth Day Hike in Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Come hike with Ranger Kevin in celebration of Earth Day. The hike will take us through the beautiful riparian stretch of Cave Creek on the lower Dragonfly Trail for approximately two miles. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is required for this program. Attendance is […]
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Butterflies & Blooms (no registration required)
Butterflies & Blooms (no registration required)
Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. For Earth Day, learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and native plant gardening to attract pollinators in the front garden with Ranger Eric! We will also have details on how […]
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Earth Day 2022 Lower Salt River Cleanup
Earth Day 2022 Lower Salt River Cleanup
Registration required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/302371359877
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Coconino Rim Trail Work Weekend
For more information or to register, visit our volunteer portal here.
Camp Cook Festival and Outdoor Cooking Classes
For more information or to register, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event
Superstition Mtn Grass Removal Event
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing invasive fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds Trailhead and help prevent wildfires and save native plants and animals!
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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then […]
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The Flora of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
The Flora of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Join us as we look at some of the more common species of plants in the conservation area including the Foothill Palo Verde, Arizona's state tree as well as this month's featured plant on Maricopa County's Eco-blitz. This morning's walk will take us through the Fairy Duster/Metate Trails loop for a total of about three miles. No dogs […]
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EARTH DAY Cleanup w/ Postino, Senita,Summit Soul Sisters + AZ on the Rocks!
EARTH DAY Cleanup w/ Postino, Senita,Summit Soul Sisters + AZ on the Rocks!
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-cleanup-w-postino-senitasummit-soul-sisters-az-on-the-rocks-tickets-275251523717
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Earth Day Event Carefree
Earth Day Event Carefree
Come visit us in Carefree to learn about orienteering and complete an orienteering course! https://www.citysuntimes.com/news/carefree/town-of-carefree-hosts-earth-day-celebration/article_aba5aea6-aebc-11ec-a426-4ff667200c49.html
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Camp
About the Event For adult women in a fun, safe environment. Learn fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, rappelling, camping, evening activities, meals and lodging. Fee required. Meeting on: Date Time Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:00am - 2:00pm Friday, April 29, 2022 5:00pm - 11:45pm Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:00am - 11:45pm • Location: Prescott Area - […]
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Plants of the Sonoran Desert
Plants of the Sonoran Desert
Did you know that the Sonoran Desert is home to more than 2,000 species of plants? On this half-mile hike, explore the lives of our native species, from the iconic saguaro to the resilient desert ironwood. Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Nursery Tank trailhead.
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Field Trip – Mt. Ord w/Anne Leight
Field Trip – Mt. Ord w/Anne Leight
Mt Ord FR 1688 Mon. April 25th Meet at 6AM. Probably 4-5 hrs of birding. Limited to 8 people ( 2-3 vehicles). It is a great time to go there. Arrivals of Virginia and Graces warblers, Painted redstarts, Black Headed grosbeaks, Scotts Orioles, Gray vireos, Black chinned sparrows. Also, year round Hairy and Acorn […]
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Field Trip: Sabino Canyon
Field Trip: Sabino Canyon
April 25 – Monday, 7:00 amSabino CanyonRegistration for this trip is free. | Register HereTrip Difficulty: Moderate. 3 mile hiking loop on both pavement and uneven, rocky trails, limited elevation gain.We will explore the beautiful Sabino Canyon Recreation Area with a focus on finding our backyard desert birds and hopefully seeing some seasonal visitors. While the […]
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Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls
Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Pulls
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking […]
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Birds & Brew Coffee Break
Birds & Brew Coffee Break
Meet for a bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, at the west end of the parking lot at 7 a.m. After the walk we will meet for social time at Coffee Rush at 8:15.
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Field Trip: Willcox Ponds: Spring Migration for Beginners
Field Trip: Willcox Ponds: Spring Migration for Beginners
April 26- Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. Willcox Ponds: Spring Migration for Beginners Registration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12 Come see the shorebirds, ducks, gulls and swallows headed north. Those new to birding or who are mobility challenged are especially invited, since we will bird from our cars. Be ready for sun, […]
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Field Trip – 7 Springs w/Kathe Anderson
We’ll leave the Scottsdale area about 5:15 and bird our way into Seven Springs. There, we’ll explore a trail and one or more picnic areas to see what migrants have arrived for the summer, and what might be passing through. We can hope for a nice variety of desert species on the way there, […]
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Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands
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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Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen […]
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Field Trip: Madera Canyon
Field Trip: Madera Canyon
April 28- Thursday, 7:00 amMadera CanyonRegistration for this trip is free. | Register here beginning March 12We 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 […]
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Spur Cross – Native Seed Harvest
Spur Cross – Native Seed Harvest
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed […]
8 events,
City Nature Challenge 2022
We hope to see you out and about on the trails. Visit the website for more details. https://greaterphoenixcnc.com/ We are in the process of scheduling trainings and other events so check the event/training tab for details. We are also looking for collaborators. Email greaterphxcnc@googlegroups.com if you have questions.
City Nature Challenge 2022
We hope to see you out and about on the trails. Visit the website for more details. https://greaterphoenixcnc.com/ We are in the process of scheduling trainings and other events so check the event/training tab for details. We are also looking for collaborators. Email greaterphxcnc@googlegroups.com if you have questions.
City Nature Challenge 2022
We hope to see you out and about on the trails. Visit the website for more details. https://greaterphoenixcnc.com/ We are in the process of scheduling trainings and other events so check the event/training tab for details. We are also looking for collaborators. Email greaterphxcnc@googlegroups.com if you have questions.
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Desert Palms discovery station (no registration required)
Desert Palms discovery station (no registration required)
Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Click on the program title for details on this event where your questions will be answered! For Arbor Day, come learn about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees are able to grow in the desert Southwest, and […]
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Guided Dragonfly Walk
Guided Dragonfly Walk
Join Dr. Pierre Deviche from ASU to look for dragonflies along the river and lake trails. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join ASU professor Dr. Pierre Deviche for an easy-paced walk along the river and lake […]
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Chandler CNC BioBlitz Days
Chandler CNC BioBlitz Days
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/city-nature-challenge Chandler Nature Center will be hosting two open house days in April – which coincidently is Citizen Science Month – for the community to learn more about citizen science, how to participate in the Challenge, and connect the iNaturalist app to their personal device. April 29 9 a.m. to noon April 30 9 a.m. […]
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Passage 4 – Temporal Gulch Build Day
For more information or to register, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Birds of White Tank Mountains – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Birds of White Tank Mountains – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We will be gathering at the south side of the Nature Center around 7, then we will move to Mule Deer Trail. Click the program title for further details. Join birder Joe Ford from the Sonoran Audubon Society for an early morning bird walk to look and listen for the many birds that live in and […]
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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then […]
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Chandler CNC BioBlitz Days
Chandler CNC BioBlitz Days
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/city-nature-challenge Chandler Nature Center will be hosting two open house days in April – which coincidently is Citizen Science Month – for the community to learn more about citizen science, how to participate in the Challenge, and connect the iNaturalist app to their personal device. April 29 9 a.m. to noon April 30 9 a.m. […]
Try Archery Free Event
Try Archery Free Event
3G archery club offers free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)
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Visit Glendale’s Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Visit Glendale’s Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-glendales-xeriscape-demonstration-garden-tickets-309930840487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us as we tour the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden during the City Nature Challenge. Jeny Davis, Coordinator of the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project, will be your naturalist guide and will demonstrate using the free iNaturalist app. This is an amazing tool that can identify plants and wildlife and help us learn more […]
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