plateau perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the Colorado Plateau. set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers
Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Topics include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, your group will learn the ins and outs of [...]
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with [...]
Bikes need to be in condition and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Our rides are social, not competitive, with distances determined by the leader and depending on who shows up. If you are not yet on the mountain bike list, please send an email to Suzanne Milligan at suzanne.milligan@yahoo.com.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore downtown like never before. Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center for a 45 minute- 1 hour guided walking Downtown Geology Tour inspired by local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s book, Stone Landmarks. This exclusive experience offers a fresh perspective on downtown Flagstaff, blending natural history, architecture, and local [...]
Join us every Thursday for nature-based science and art activities at the Nature Center! For elementary kids aged 6-11. Parent or Guardian must attend.
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
Join us for our monthly birding and social event at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. Desert Rivers launched the Birds & Brew Coffee Break to help you make new friends while learning about our wide variety of birds. First we visit Gilbert Riparian Preserve about an hour after sunrise. We meet at the entrance to [...]
Join the Arboretum's knowledgeable staff for a morning walk through the gardens, spotting summer wildflowers in bloom. Registration required.
Please join the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Mountain Region near Tucson, for a trail work event. This will continue the work that was done on the 7/11 event, brushing the trail and improving the tread. The project area is about 2 miles from the trailhead, so anticipate hiking [...]
Please join the Arizona Trail Association to work on Passage 29 of the Arizona Trail near Mormon Lake. The project will focus on drains & brushing. You'll be using tools such as McLeods, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and guidance you [...]
Come visit us! We learn from guest presenters various facets of Fly Fishing and Conservation. Past presenters have included the AZ Fish & Game Commissioner, Hatchery Managers, and Fly fishing entrepreneurs. We also plan and report on fishing trips that we take individually and as an organization. Additionally each Tuesday we meet at Tiny’s for [...]
Come hang out with some new scaly and slithery friends at the Ramada — an up-close look at the reptiles and amphibians of the Colorado Plateau.
Open to guests and members of the Wickenburg Sportsmen club. Wickenburg Sportsmen's Club is a 501 C7 nonprofit social club where our members and their guest enjoy organized sporting events, potlucks and campfires. We promote organized sporting events with a focus on safety and sportsmanship. Events are for recreation, there are NO prizes. There is [...]
What: Join us for our inaugural meetup in this area! This is a gentle 2.8-mile out-and-back hike with lots of shaded areas that takes about 1-1.5 hours round trip. If the group wants, we can continue on from there onto the Upper Miller Trail up to the Palmerlee ruins, or we can turn around and [...]
Come hang out with some new scaly and slithery friends at the Ramada — an up-close look at the reptiles and amphibians of the Colorado Plateau.
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. IRFC is a non-profit organization; donations are welcome.
Volunteers will meet staff outside of the main building at the Entry Station, where they will sign them in. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where to park for litter pick-up efforts. Volunteers should be prepared to pick up litter along the shoreline and throughout the park as directed by staff. Volunteers should [...]
Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore downtown like never before. Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center for a 45 minute- 1 hour guided walking Downtown Geology Tour inspired by local Flagstaff author, Marie Jackson’s book, Stone Landmarks. This exclusive experience offers a fresh perspective on downtown Flagstaff, blending natural history, architecture, and local [...]
A lecture exploring the people, partnerships, and purpose behind conservation efforts protecting the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and the broader Arizona landscape. Part of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's lecture series.
The San Pedro River is a haven for over 250 species of migratory and breeding birds that are either passing through or making nests for the Spring. This spot hosts weekly bird walks and watches. Bring binoculars, water and other tools to last several hours.
Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Join the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) to work on Passage 31, near Walnut Canyon, just South of Flagstaff. The focus will be on brushing, tread repair & building drains. The tools used will include McLeods, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and [...]
Learn the ins and outs of hunting in Arizona at the Arizona Mule Deer Organization's Hunting Skills Clinic. Scheduled classes include: Hunter ethics Glassing Tracking Field dressing GPS Map reading Camping Meat processing Wild game cooking Shotgun shooting Rifle shooting 28 of 35 seats remaining. Information: Austin, 928-308-3793, krhalliburton22@gmail.com
Delve into the cryptic kingdom of mushrooms and fungi with Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society. This indoor presentation will be for those with incidental knowledge and curiosity about fungi. Mike explains what fungi are and why they are important. He will also discuss basic mushroom anatomy and identification of wild mushrooms. For the [...]
Learn more about mentored predator hunts for beginners offered by the Christian Hunters of America. Important: Registration is required for each person in the party attending the event due to capacity and resources. Only 1 spot remaining. For information, contact: David M., text / call 602-309-3430, info@christianhuntersofamerica.org.
Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. We offer firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, we will walk you through all the ins and [...]
Please join the ATA August 1 on Passage 11E, in the Santa Catalina Mountains Region near Tucson, for a trail work event. Work on the final year of the Butterfly Trail Metamorphosis. The project area is 2+ miles from the trailhead, so anticipate hiking between 5 and 6 miles for the day with tools. This [...]
WMG’s Living Lab is our demonstration site of hydro-local living and watershed resilience, as well as our office space. The campus is supported by rainwater for all indoor and outdoor needs almost year-round, and includes extensive rain gardens, a native food forest, a 10,000 gallon underground cistern, art exhibits about Tucson’s history of flowing creeks [...]
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