BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Be Outdoors Arizona - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Be Outdoors Arizona REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250909T200000 DTSTAMP:20250830T202922Z CREATED:20250830T202922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T202922Z UID:10014962-1757440800-1757448000@beoutdoorsarizona.org SUMMARY:šŸŒµāœØ An Evening with Desert Rivers Audubon Society āœØšŸŒµ DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring series of talks hosted by the Desert Rivers Audubon Societyā€”where passionate speakers share stories\, insights\, and discoveries about the natural world. šŸ¦šŸŒŽ \nThe first talk will be focused on roadrunners! Beep beep!Ā  Jim Burns\, wildlife photographer will be the speaker for the night. \nšŸ“… Doors open at 6:00 p.m.šŸŽ¤ Talks begin at 7:00 p.m.šŸ’» Prefer to join from home? Attend onlineā€”just be sure to register first on the Desert Rivers Audubon website. \nDonā€™t miss this chance to learn\, connect\, and be inspired by voices dedicated to protecting our desert rivers and wildlife! URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b5%e2%9c%a8-an-evening-with-desert-rivers-audubon-society-%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%8c%b5/ LOCATION:Southeast Regional Library\, 775 N Greenfield Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ 85234\, USA CATEGORIES:Bugs/Insects/Butterflies,Evening Event,Meeting,Morning Event,Photography,Streams and Rivers,Trails,Wildlife Education,Wildlife Watching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20251103T022816Z CREATED:20251103T022722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T022816Z UID:10015046-1763661600-1763668800@beoutdoorsarizona.org SUMMARY:šŸ—ŗļø Explore History: The 250th Anniversary of the Anza Expedition DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Aaron Wright for a captivating lecture commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Anza Expedition of 1775. Dive into the fascinating history of the trails and settlements that shaped the journeys of Spanish explorers and the communities of indigenous peoples they encountered. \nThis talk will explore the interactions\, challenges\, and lasting impacts of the expedition on the people and landscapes of the region. Gain a deeper understanding of how these historic paths influenced the cultural and social development of early Arizona and beyond. \nšŸ“š Perfect for history enthusiasts\, students\, and anyone curious about Arizonaā€™s rich past! URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/%f0%9f%97%ba%ef%b8%8f-explore-history-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-anza-expedition/ LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34250 N 60th Rd\, Scottsdale\, 85266 CATEGORIES:Arizona History,Evening Event,Meeting,Trails ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Land Trust":MAILTO:info@dflt.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260106T200000 DTSTAMP:20251118T031739Z CREATED:20251118T031739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T031739Z UID:10015068-1767722400-1767729600@beoutdoorsarizona.org SUMMARY:Foothills Speaker Series: Javelina DESCRIPTION:Who are you calling a pig?Ā Javelina\, also known as Collared Peccaries\, are actually not pigs\, even though they are commonly confused with them. Join us and learn more about these highly sociable\, widely distributed\, and often seen animals here in Arizona! We will talk about their history\, behavior\, adaptations\, and practical tips for peaceful coexistence in our shared neighborhoods. Whether javelina regularly visit your backyard or youā€™ve only glimpsed them from afar\, youā€™ll discover thereā€™s much more to these animals than meets the eye. Instructed by Jeff Meyers\, Wildlife Biologist\, at the Arizona Game and Fish Department. \nĀ  \nšŸŸ¤ Event Details\nWhat: Foothills Speaker Series: JavelinaDate: Tuesday\, January 6th ā€¢ 6:00 PMLocation: Holland Center ā€” 34250 N 60th St\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85266Admission: Free & open to the public ā€“ all ages welcome!šŸŖ‘ Registration required due to limited seating: dflt.org/speakerseries \n\nCome ready to learn\, laugh\, and discover why thereā€™s much more to javelina than meets the eye! šŸŒµšŸŸ¤ URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/foothills-speaker-series-javelina/ LOCATION:Holland Community Center\, 34250 N. 60th St\, Scottsdale\, 85266\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening Event,Family Event,Wildlife Watching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/educator-workshop-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Land Trust":MAILTO:info@dflt.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260401T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260401T183000 DTSTAMP:20260317T173513Z CREATED:20260311T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T173513Z UID:10015335-1775064600-1775068200@beoutdoorsarizona.org SUMMARY:Tumamoc Talks: Desert Purple Martins - Star Birds of the Arizona Monsoon DESCRIPTION:The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to its ongoing public lecture series exploring the science\, ecology\, history\, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks highlight fascinating research and discoveries about the landscapes and species that make our region unique. All talks are free and open to the public. \nšŸ—“ Wednesday\, April 1stšŸ•  5:30 PM \nšŸŽ¤ Desert Purple Martins ā€“ Star Birds of the Arizona Monsoonwith Jennie MacFarland \nThe Desert Purple Martin is a remarkable and little-studied subspecies that times its nesting to the life-giving abundance of the Arizona monsoon. These birds nest almost exclusively in saguaros and other large columnar cacti\, making them a unique part of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. \nDespite their distinctive behavior\, Desert Purple Martins remain extremely understudied\, with major gaps in our understanding of their nesting habits\, migration routes\, and wintering grounds. In this presentation\, Jennie MacFarland will share recent discoveries and new research findings\, along with captivating video and audio recordings that highlight the charm and fascinating behavior of these monsoon-timed birds. \nAbout the Speaker:Jennie MacFarland is the Director of Bird Conservation at the Tucson Bird Alliance. She co-coordinates the Arizona Bird Areas Program and leads the Tucson Bird Count\, a citywide urban spring bird survey that engages the community in bird conservation and research. \nšŸ“ Location: Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of the Hill)1675 W. Anklam Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ \nšŸš— Parking:Street parking is available on Anklam Road or in the lot at the corner of Anklam and Silverbell.Note: There is no event parking available on Tumamoc Hill. \nšŸ“ž Questions?(520) 621-6945āœ‰ļø tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu \nšŸ‘‰ RSVP:https://forms.gle/fpowpHqzWt2ew8wa8 URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/tumamoc-talks-desert-purple-martins-star-birds-of-the-arizona-monsoon/ LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Watching,Ecology,Physics,Science,Wildlife Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bird-Watching-osprey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261014T183000 DTSTAMP:20261007T190416Z CREATED:20260929T180325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T190416Z UID:10017721-1791999000-1792002600@beoutdoorsarizona.org SUMMARY:Tumamoc Talks DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, October 14thĀ at 5:30pm \nEphemeral jewels: hydrology\, ecology\, and trails connecting the tinajas of the Pinacate \nFor vast portions of the western Sonoran Desert\, tinajas provide the only available surface water for humans and wildlife. These bedrock-bound stream pools may hold water for weeks to over a year after significant rainfall events\, but their hydroperiods (cycles of wetting and drying) vary across tinajas. Since 2019\, we have studied dozens of tinajas across the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument to measure their hydroperiods\, document their aquatic biodiversity\, and their use by wildlife. Dozens of species of wildlife visit tinajas in both reserves\, including bighorn sheep\, mountain lions\, skunks\, golden eagles\, and migratory birds ā€” and over 100 aquatic animal species live in their temporary waters. In the Pinacate\, traces of ancient Hia-Ced and Tohono Oā€™odham trails lead from tinaja to tinaja\, demonstrating the deep cultural importance of these waterbodies as well. To more deeply connect with this landscape\, and the tinajas hidden within it\, we made a 5-day backpacking trip around the Pinacate volcano\, hiking across lava flows and relying solely on tinajas for drinking water along the 50-mile route. This presentation will include both an overview of our scientific studies as well as a photographic travelogue of our backpacking trip across the incomparable Pinacate. \nMichael Bogan is a stream and riparian ecologist and an associate professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. He has been on the faculty since 2016 and he was named the Cecil and Carol Schwalbe Endowed Chair in Cold-Blooded Research\, Teaching\, and Conservation in 2025. Michael and his students love and study nearly everything that lives in or near desert waters\, including dragonflies\, turtles\, fish\, and birds. Prior to his position at the University of Arizona\, Michael did his graduate and postdoctoral studies at Oregon State University and the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he studied the impacts of stream drying and water management on aquatic biodiversity across Oregon\, California\, Arizona\, and northern Mexico. \nLocation:Ā The Tumamoc Hill Boathouse (base of the Hill) \n\n1675 W. Anklam Rd. Tucson\, AZ\nStreet parking is available on Anklam\, or the lot on the corner of Anklam and Silverbell.\n\nNote: There is no event parking available on Tumamoc Hill.\n\nContact us at (520) 621-6945 orĀ tumamoc-hill@arizona.eduĀ \n\nRSVP:Ā https://forms.gle/9WCjR1S1i2Cx3bXG7Ā  URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/tumamoc-talks/ LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Boathouse\, Tucson\, 85745\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Event,Botany,Ecology,Streams and Rivers,Wildlife Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hiking-Desert-Trail.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR