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SUMMARY:🦊🌲 Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the outdoors\, wildlife\, and the heritage of trapping? Whether you’re brand new or already experienced\, the Arizona Trappers Association Fall Family Camp is the perfect chance for youth\, families\, and individuals to: \n\n\n🌎 Learn about the legal & ethical management of predatory wildlife \n\n\n🛠️ Gain hands-on trapping and outdoor skills \n\n\n🎯 Join sessions designed for all experience levels — from curious beginners to seasoned families honing their craft \n\n\n✨ And it’s not just trapping! Other activities include: \n\n\n🐾 Wildlife viewing \n\n\n🎨 Arts & crafts \n\n\n🎲 Games and fun for the whole family \n\n\n\n🍽️ Food & Meals Provided\n\n\nFriday & Saturday: Dinner \n\n\nFriday–Sunday: Lunch \n\n\nSaturday & Sunday: Breakfast(Please contact us with special dietary needs.) \n\n\n\n📍 Location & Camp Info\n\n\nWhere: Chauncey Ranch near Mayer\, AZ \n\n\nWhen: Registration opens October 1\, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT \n\n\nCapacity: 80 camp slots available \n\n\nAmenities: Semi-primitive site with water & restrooms (no electricity) \n\n\nWhat to Bring: Personal camping items\, sturdy shoes\, and clothes for short hikes \n\n\nWeather: Expect temps from the mid-30s to mid-60s \n\n\n\n✅ Quick Notes\n\n\n🍴 Food provided (small fee may apply) \n\n\n🎒 All trapping supplies & equipment provided \n\n\n🌿 Please contact us in advance if you need special accommodations \n\n\n\n📞 For Information & RegistrationJim: 928-642-2614📧 arizonatrappers@gmail.com
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%8a%f0%9f%8c%b2-arizona-trappers-association-fall-family-camp/
LOCATION:Chauncey Ranch\, Arizona 69 and Old Sycamore Road Mayer\,\, AZ 86333
CATEGORIES:Hiking,Trapping,Wildlife Education,Wildlife Watching,Youth Event
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SUMMARY:🌎✨ Nature Fest PHX 2025: A Celebration of Community & the Outdoors ✨🌎
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our community’s deep connection to nature at Nature Fest PHX—a full day of discovery\, inspiration\, and family fun in the great outdoors! \n🌿 What to Expect: \n\n\n🐾 Interactive Exhibits – get hands-on with engaging displays that bring nature to life \n\n\n👩‍🔬 Meet Local Experts – chat with biologists\, conservationists\, and outdoor enthusiasts \n\n\n🎨 Family-Friendly Activities – crafts\, games\, and fun learning opportunities for kids of all ages \n\n\n🎶 Live Entertainment – enjoy music and performances that highlight our cultural connection to nature \n\n\n🦋 Nature Walks & Demos – discover local plants\, wildlife\, and simple ways to enjoy and protect them \n\n\n🌱 Why Attend?Nature Fest is more than just a festival—it’s a chance to learn how we can all make a difference in protecting the natural world that surrounds us while celebrating the joy of being outdoors with friends\, family\, and neighbors. \n📅 Save the Date & Be Part of the Celebration!Nature Fest PHX promises something for everyone—whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge\, connect with your community\, or simply enjoy a day outside.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%8e%e2%9c%a8-nature-fest-phx-2025-a-celebration-of-community-the-outdoors-%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%8c%8e/
LOCATION:2801 S. 7th Avenue (Rio Salado 7th Avenue Trailhead)\, 2801 S. 7th Avenue (Rio Salado 7th Avenue Trailhead)
CATEGORIES:Educational/Training/Workshop,Family Event,Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251115T140000
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SUMMARY:Free Family Fun in the Desert: Hands-On Activities & Wildlife Encounters
DESCRIPTION:🌵 Desert Discovery Day – November 15\, 2025 🌵 \nJoin us for Desert Discovery Day on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek! \nThis FREE family-friendly event\, hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust\, invites you to explore the Sonoran Desert ecosystem through: \n\n\nHands-on activities \n\n\nUp-close encounters with native wildlife \n\n\nEngaging exhibits highlighting local history and ecology \n\n\nWhether you’re a longtime desert resident or visiting for the first time\, kids and adults will enjoy discovering the wonders of our desert home. With interactive displays and activities for all ages\, Desert Discovery Day is a perfect way to connect with nature and the community. \nFor more information\, visit: www.dflt.org/desert-discovery-day
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/free-family-fun-in-the-desert-hands-on-activities-wildlife-encounters/
LOCATION:Jewel of the Creek Preserve\, Cave Creek\, AZ 85331\, USA
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Youth Event
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SUMMARY:Tumamoc Hill Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! \nThis free monthly program invites youth and families to explore the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert through hands-on learning\, creativity\, and fun. Each month features a new theme\, guest speaker\, and art activity\, making every session a fresh experience. \n🌵 Theme: Ethnobotany of the Southwest \nLearn how plants have been used for food\, medicine\, and daily life by Indigenous and local cultures for generations. Youth will enjoy a short\, engaging science presentation by Alex La Pierre (Borderlandia)\, followed by a creative art activity—play clay printmaking with local artist Aubrey Behrens. This interactive program blends science and art to spark curiosity and appreciation for desert plants. \n🧒👧 This program is designed to be kid-friendly and family-welcoming\, making it a great opportunity for young learners to connect with nature and culture in an accessible way. \n📍 Location: Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of the Hill)1675 W. Anklam Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ \n🚗 Parking:Street parking is available along Anklam Road or in the lot at the corner of Anklam and Silverbell.Note: There is no event parking available on Tumamoc Hill.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/tumamoc-hill-youth-program-2/
LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botany,Ecology,Family Event,Medicinal/Edible Plants,Youth Event
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SUMMARY:Plant Stravaganza on Tumamoc Hill
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dig in and celebrate all things plants at Plant Stravaganza\, a free\, family-friendly community event held at the base of beautiful Tumamoc Hill! Meet local plant organizations\, connect with plant experts\, and learn more about the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert—and beyond. \n\nWhat’s Happening\nStop by the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse to chat with plant-centric organizations\, ask your burning plant questions\, and discover new ways to grow\, share\, and care for plants in our desert environment. \n\nFun Activities for All Ages\n🌱 Plant Swap – Bring a plant\, take a plant!🌼 Seedball Workshop – Learn how to spread native plants the fun way♻️ Composting Information – Turn scraps into soil🎁 Giveaways Galore – Plants\, seeds\, and more🧒 Kids Activities – Hands-on fun for young plant lovers🌿 Plant Demos – Tips\, tricks\, and inspiration…and so much more! \n\n🎟 Cost: FREE and open to the public of all ages📍 Location: Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of Tumamoc Hill) \nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just plant-curious\, Plant Stravaganza is the perfect way to grow your knowledge\, connect with the community\, and celebrate desert plants together! 🌵🌞
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/plant-stravaganza-on-tumamoc-hill/
LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Botany,Ecology,Educational/Training/Workshop,Family Event,Invasive Species,Social Gathering-Festivals-Fundraisers,Youth Event
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Zoo Family Camp
DESCRIPTION:Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year\, the Zoo offers camps just for families! Groups will bring and set up their own tents on the lawn outside of the Red Barn. These camps have prepared activities\, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. \nAll Night Camps include:  \nPizza dinner  |  Evening snack  |  Souvenir water bottle  |  Guided trail hikes  |  Activities/games  |  Up-close animal encounters  |  For overnight camps: Continental breakfast and admission to the Zoo the next day  
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/phoenix-zoo-family-camp/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:455 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix AZ 85008\, 455 N Galvin Pkwy\, Phoenix\, 85008
CATEGORIES:Camping,Evening Event,Family Event,Tour,Wildlife Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T103000
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SUMMARY:Tumamoc Hill Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! \nEvery month brings a brand-new adventure with a fresh theme\, a special guest speaker\, and a hands-on art activity—all completely free! \n🌞 Sonoran Desert Animal Painting\nKids will enjoy a fun\, bite-sized science talk with Robert Villa (Desert Laboratory & Tucson Herpetological Society)\, then dive into a creative painting session with local artist Kayla Faulkner.🎨 All art supplies are provided—just bring your imagination! \n📍 Location: Tumamoc Hill Historic Boathouse (base of the Hill)1675 W. Anklam Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ \n🚗 Parking:Street parking is available on Anklam Rd. or in the lot at the corner of Anklam & Silverbell.⚠️ Please note: There is no event parking available on Tumamoc Hill. \nCome explore Sonoran Desert wildlife through science and art in a fun\, welcoming environment. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/tumamoc-hill-youth-program-3/
LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Wildlife Education,Youth Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T120000
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Hike for Hope
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to host the 28th Annual Hike for Hope! Your support helps us continue to provide pathways to self-sufficiency through quality employment and housing. \nThe Worker helps guide and empower individuals to save for stable\, market-rate housing while attending our critical life skills classes. Your support ensures participants receive the tools they need to achieve financial independence and long-term workplace success. \nEvery step taken at Hike for Hope represents a step toward stability\, dignity\, and opportunity for those we serve. Our work is only possible because of the generosity and commitment of people like you! \nBring your friends\, lace up your walking shoes\, and be part of a morning that makes a real difference in our community. \n\nEvent Schedule\n8:00 – 9:00 am  Check-In & T-Shirt Distribution8:30 – 9:30 am  Enjoy Coffee\, Donuts\, Bagels\, & Fruit9:15 – 9:30 am  Announcements & Prizes9:30 – 11:30 am Pick a Trail (1.5m or 4.5m) & Hike11:30 – Noon  Celebrate with Breakfast Burritos
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/28th-annual-hike-for-hope/
LOCATION:McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Pemberton Trailhead)\, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills\, AZ\, 85268\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Hiking,Morning Event,Social Gathering-Festivals-Fundraisers
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