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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Sign up to participate in this free bio-blitz on Tumamoc Hill! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tumamoc-bio-blitz-city-nature-challenge-tickets-314926302047?aff=eand
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]
May 2- Monday, 7:00 amHoney Bee Canyon Petroglyph WalkRegistration for this walk is free. | Register Here beginning April 9Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Elevation gain is about 300 feet. 2 miles on some loose wash sand and hard packed trails. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Trip duration under 3 hours. We’ll walk a figure 8 within the park. Anticipated [...]
REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5-2 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through [...]
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 [...]
Mt Ord FR 1688 Mon. April 25th Meet at 6AM. Approximately 4-5 hrs of birding. Limited to 8 people ( 2-3 vehicles). Don't miss out on the arrivals of Virginia and Graces warblers, Painted redstarts, Black Headed grosbeaks, Scotts Orioles, Gray vireos, and Black chinned sparrows as well as fan-favorites Hairy and Acorn woodpeckers, Stellers [...]
Pena Blanca Lake Registration for this walk is free REGISTRATION FULL Trip 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 through eBird at this [...]
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 [...]
The Network for Arizona Trails (NAzT) is a broad collaborative of non-motorized and motorized trail builders, planners, managers, advocates and supporters that seeks to elevate trail recreation throughout our State and communities. You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work [...]
May 6- Friday, 6:45 am Sweetwater Wetlands Registration for this walk is free. | RESTRATION FULL! Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5-2 miles, Trip Duration: 2 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around [...]
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 [...]
You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work hard as advocates, managers, non-profits and volunteers to keep Arizonans and visitors on the trails and promote sustainable recreation. What's the Summit all about? For two years, the Network for Arizona trails [...]
Mason Center/Arthur Pack Park REGISTRATION FULL Trip 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 basics at [...]
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 [...]
Learn about the breeding resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to [...]
You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work hard as advocates, managers, non-profits and volunteers to keep Arizonans and visitors on the trails and promote sustainable recreation. What's the Summit all about? For two years, the Network for Arizona trails [...]
The Network for Arizona Trails (NAzT) is a broad collaborative of non-motorized and motorized trail builders, planners, managers, advocates and supporters that seeks to elevate trail recreation throughout our State and communities. You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work [...]
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. 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 Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating [...]
May 9, Monday, 7:00 am El Rio Open Space Registration for this walk is free. REGISTRATION FULL Trip difficulty: Easy. No gain in elevation. 1.5 miles on dirt and paved trails. Restroom and water available at trailhead. Trip duration about 2.5 hours. We’ll start with a spotting scope on the viewing platform, then wander the ‘long way’ around the pond. [...]
May 9- Monday, 8:00 am Rose Canyon Registration for this walk is free. | REGISTRATION FULL Trip Difficulty: Moderate. ~3 mile hike out-and-back via a paved road with ~500 ft elevation change (down going in, up coming back). Pit toilets available. Rose Canyon is a ponderosa pine forest at 7000′ elevation. We will slowly bird Rose [...]
May 10- Tuesday, 7:00 AM Fort Lowell Park Registration for this walk is free. | REGISTRATION FULL Trip Difficulty: Easy, around 1 mile on paved and unpaved surfaces, including grass and gravel. Restrooms and water available at the park. Fort Lowell Park in Tucson offers a few different types of habitat in a compact space, [...]
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 [...]
Inviting Greater Roadrunners into Your Yard | Presenter: Jennie Macfarland & Kim Matsushino Registration for this event is free. | Greater Roadrunners are enigmatic and dynamic birds and an icon of the desert southwest. In the bird popularity contest they rank very high and for good reason. They are fierce predators who will take on prey as [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip 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 welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
Meet other birders at the San Pedro House and enjoy a morning walk among the riparian area and sight some beautiful birds to add to your list!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Looking for volunteers to teach fly tying or casting to women recovering from breast cancer. Need one on one instructors and casting and tying knowledge to share!
Count birds while walking the Preserve trails for eBird Global Big Day! Click on program title for more details. For World Migratory Bird Day and eBird Global Big Day, join Cindy Marple and Kathe Anderson to count birds around the Preserve’s trails for this community science birding event. There will be three 1.5-hour long sessions [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds TH
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.
Match Director: Jim Merritt //57 SHOTS//Steel targets \\50 -200 Yards \\ MAX SCORE 70 Match held Monthly on every 2nd Sunday @ 8AM on Bay #10 Contact Jim Merritt for more information @ 928-692-1318
May 14th Migratory Bird Storytime and Bird Outing -registration full!
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]
Registration for this walk is free. Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven surfaces and grass. If you’re new to birding, then Marie Davis and Peggy Steffens want to introduce you to the joys of birdwatching with a bird walk for beginners at Reid Park. We will provide an [...]
Registration for this trip is free Trip difficulty: Moderate; Walking Distance: 3-4 miles; Trip Duration: return early afternoon; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: Walking along gravel road and riparian trail. No established restrooms on site. Walker Canyon is located in the Pajarito Wilderness area, west of Rio Rico and east of Pena Blanca Canyon. It [...]
About the Event Expert hunting tips, calling, gear and how tos. Great for beginners. Raffles, auctions, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Seating limited. Food donation for raffle. • Location: Calvary Community Church, Phoenix • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Inc. • Contact: David, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430 About the Location Use west side entrance [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Trip 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 welcome! The Wetlands are [...]
Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in May and June 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 [...]
Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in May and June 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 [...]
May 19- Thursday, 7:30 am Summerhaven & Marshall Gulch Registration for this walk is free. | Register Here beginning April 9 Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2+ miles on foot with some elevation gain on pavement and on uneven terrain at 9,000+ ft. altitude. Restrooms available at the Visitor Center in Summerhaven. Early summer hosts brilliant Red-faced Warblers [...]
Look for birds, butterflies, and dragonflies on this guided walk with Marceline VandeWater. Click on program title for more details. Join naturalist Marceline VandeWater for an easy-paced walk on the Preserve trails to look for birds, butterflies, and dragonflies! Along the way, you’ll learn about these fascinating animals and how to identify common species of [...]
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 [...]
May 20, Friday- 11 AM Part 3 (of 3): Beginning Birding Workshop at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds This 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 meet at the Paton Center each of [...]
May 21- Saturday, 7:30 am Accessible Birding with SAAWR: Agua Caliente Registration for this trip is free. | Register Here beginning April 9 Join Marcia OBara and Kimberly Aikins of the Southern Arizona Accessible Wildlife Refuge (SAAWR) for a birding outing designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. [...]
Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house, serves as a bookstore and visitor center for The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (NCA), which contains nearly 57,000 acres of public land in Cochise County, Arizona, between the international border and [...]
3-Gun Match, 3rd Saturday of each month. Set up begins at 7 am Summer and 8am Winter Hours on Bay 2. Everyone needs to participate in setting up and tear down, taping, scoring, resetting and/or other tasks to participate in the event. Sign up closes after setup is completed. Safety briefing will be done at the completion of [...]
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)
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip 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 [...]
Meet other birders at the San Pedro House and enjoy a morning walk among the riparian area and sight some beautiful birds to add to your list!
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 [...]
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 [...]
45 miles out and back … comfortable temperature, May be gusty later in ride.
May 27- Friday, 7:00 am Madera Canyon Registration for this walk is free. | Register Here beginning April 9 Trip Difficulty: Moderate; Walking distance: 3.5 miles; Trip Duration: 5-6 hrs; Elevation gain: 450 ft; ground conditions: uneven terrain. We will slowly bird Madera Canyon from Proctor Road up the canyon to Santa Rita Lodge and back. [...]
Join Ranger Kevin as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek including the Chuckwalla lizard, Maricopa County’s Eco Blitz animal of the month. This loop hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Massacre Grounds TH
Free Admission For First Responders with ID!!! Firefighters Police Officers EMS Sheriff's Department DPS Splash Pad for the kids! Concessions available for purchase!
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)
Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at 5 p.m. to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox.
Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]
Sweetwater Wetlands Sign up on the Field Trip Page Trip 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 [...]
June 1- Wednesday, 7:00 AM Beginner Level Birding at Madera Canyon Registration for this walk is free. | Register on our field trips page. Trip difficulty: Moderate. Approximately 1.5 miles on trails, roads and uneven terrain. Marie Davis and Peggy Steffens are leading a bird walk for beginner birders at Madera Canyon Picnic Area and Santa [...]
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Understanding how different animals use their habitat is important to making wildlife management decisions to help conserve and protect species. But, how are biologists able to know this information if they can't always see the animals? The answer lies in the ability to track wildlife. Join educators from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as [...]
Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is celebrated as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. On Saturday, no fishing licenses are required for persons fishing any public waters in Arizona. Remember that bag limits and other fishing regulations are in full effect and must be observed on Free Fishing Day. Children under 10 can fish for [...]
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 [...]
June Warm-Up Shoot: Corner Archery is holding a one-day shoot in preparation for the Gator Cup and So-Cal Showdown. This event will consist of two (2) 36 arrow scoring rounds for a total of 72 arrows and total possible score of 720. Register for either May shoot or June shoot. You must register separately for [...]
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)
Join us for your private evening at the zoo! We'll celebrate HPZS Members and Parents with a fun Ice Cream Social!
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