The areas all along Cave Creek Wash are abundant in desert flora and fauna and steeped in history. P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon is no exception. The preserve not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in [...]
Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll search for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 mile in [...]
This hike will take you into the High Desert Trail area with a stop at Cathedral Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.4 miles Time: ~4 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would [...]
Join us and hike on one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.8 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal, please [...]
The areas all along Cave Creek Wash are abundant in desert flora and fauna and steeped in history. P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon is no exception. The preserve not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in [...]
Join us as we explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve. This desert oasis, filled with towering cottonwood and willow trees along Cave Creek, holds one of the last remaining perennial streams in Maricopa County. The unusual year-round presence of water supports a myriad of unique plant and animal species. Our hike will take [...]
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. . Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio [...]
The areas all along Cave Creek Wash are abundant in desert flora and fauna and steeped in history. P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon is no exception. The preserve not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in [...]
This is one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation for your service animal, please contact our office at least two weeks before the event you plan [...]
April 6th is Arizona Public Lands Day! Come join us and the Arizona Trail Association for a community hike in the South Mountain Preserve. Come explore the Pima Wash Trail to West Loop in Phoenix, Arizona, and enjoy the wonderful weather, blooming wildflowers, and practice species identification through INaturalist, a free mobile app that naturalists, [...]
Location: Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead, Camp Verde GPS coordinates in Google Maps 34.59782, -111.9468 Schedule: Rider Check-in 8:30 – 8:45 Ride Start 9:00 BBQ Lunch 11:00 – 12:00 (beverages, hamburgers, brats) Cost: Free to VVCC members $10 donation accepted from non-members Riders: Please bring chips, snacks or dessert (VVCC to provide main course [...]
Have some fun with us as we birdwalk around Estrella Mt Park! We will meet up at the Nature Center. Just in time for the holidays, an informative program will be conducted following the walk titled "Turkeys, The Thanksgiving Bird."
Join us at Cave Creek Regional Park for a birdwalk group meet on the back patio of the Nature Center. We will have a program following the walk-"Canaries in the Coal Mine." Come spend your Saturday with us!
Join Wickenburg Conservation Foundation and Friends of the Hassayampa for an insightful exploration of the desert's plants, animals, and geology while learning how to safely enjoy the desert and keep it clean. This free event for the whole family will be in the interpretive garden. Standard admission fee is required for trail access.
Join us at White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Meet up for the birdwalk on the South Porch of the Nature Center. Another great program will be held after the walk where we'll learn all about ratites!
Come join us! The recharge ponds should be full of waterfowl, shorebirds, and waders, with an assortment of songbirds and raptors to fill out a varied list of birds. We’ll meet at the recharge ponds about 7:45am. We’ll prowl the wetlands for 90 min. – 2 hours. Perhaps we’ll get lucky with some unusual species [...]
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