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 [...]
Join us to learn about Arizona's bats and the role they play in the desert ecosystem. Arizona is home to 29 different bat species, and this talk covers their biology, behavior, and habitats, along with how they help control insect populations and pollinate native plants. Whether you're already interested in bats or come in with [...]
A very difficult 10.6-mile guided hike (about 4.5 hours, 303 ft gain) through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
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 [...]
Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
Get signed up for Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Topics offered include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, you will be walked [...]
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill hosts a series of talks focused on topics that relate to the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. All talks are open to the public. Wednesday, November 4th at 5:30pm The Remarkable Ocelot That Traversed 4 Sky Islands Join Meagan to learn about the remarkable journey of [...]
A two-hour guided educational walk on the geology of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page. No dogs.
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.
Join Arizona author Roger Naylor for a fun evening exploring Arizona's backroads, quirky small towns, and best burger joints. A Conservancy Women event hosted by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.
Monthly lecture from the Phoenix Astronomical Society on galaxies, held at PVCC Building Q, Room 120A.
Join Sonoran Audubon for a morning bird crawl through community parks, starting at Veramonte Park (Litchfield Rd & Cactus Rd). Limited to 12 participants. To register, email sonoranaudubon@gmail.com.
A volunteer herbalist leads a guided walk through the Michael Moore Medicinal Garden at Mission Garden. Learn about the medicinal value of the plants, their traditional uses, and the knowledge surrounding them, and take a closer look at how plants, people, and place connect. Space is limited and advance registration ($10 per person) is required.
A leaderless, drop-in bird meet-up at the Glendale Recharge Ponds, held the first Saturday of each month November through April. Show up, bring binoculars, and bird with fellow enthusiasts.
Desert Rivers Audubon community bird walk at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler. Free; no reservations needed.
A very difficult 6.8-mile guided hike (about 4 hours, 1,187 ft gain) with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
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 [...]
Are you up for a challenge? Come on out either solo or with your team and compete in the games! Adventure Race 6/12-hour run/bike/paddle Navigation by foot and optionally by mountain bike and packraft Teams of 1 to 4 Individuals (Solos allowed) Inflatable and portable watercraft only Rograine 3/6/13-hour rograine Navigation on foot Solos and [...]
A two-session beginner clinic from the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy for riding dirt trails with more confidence. Session 1 covers bike setup and safety checks, turning, pedaling, shifting, braking, body positioning and trail etiquette, with about 1 mile of skills practice and a 3-5 mile ride on easy trails. Meet at the south end of the [...]
Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Each month will have a new theme, speaker, and art activity. All events are free! Learn about Cacti Join us for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation by University of Arizona Graduate student Laura Shriver followed by an art activity with poet Nellie Papsdorf! All materials provided. Location: The [...]
A guided walk giving an overview of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve's geology, plants and animals, led by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
Join the 3rd Annual Steps Against Melanoma Walk: The Journey to a Cure Starts with a Single Step! Join us at Freestone Park in Gilbert on Sunday, November 8, for a fun, family-friendly morning supporting the fight against melanoma! Whether you're a runner, casual walker, melanoma survivor, caregiver, or simply looking for a fun way [...]
A women's beginner group ride of about 9 miles (about 3 hours, 400 ft gain) with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Free; RSVP on the event page.
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy's Sonoran Sundays series at the Gateway Trailhead: Desert Wildlife and Safety, presented by the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. Free; RSVP on the event page.
Phoenix Astronomical Society dark sky star party at the Picketpost Trailhead near Superior. End time is approximate.
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