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Unit 20C Youth Javelina & Small Game Camp – YOU
Date Creek - Sunflower Flat 13565 Date Creek Rd, CongressUnits 34A/B & 35A/B Youth Javelina & Archery Deer Camp – AMDO
Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite Highway 83 and Empire Ranch Road, SonoitaJan 23-26, 2025: Unit 37B Youth Javelina and Small Game Camp – APC
Oracle Junction, Willow Springs areaTalk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Painted Desert Visitor Center PO Box 2217 1 Park Road, Petrified Forest National ParkNatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, WaddellWeek of Events
Women’s Gambel’s Quail Hunt – VOTSQF
Great for beginner and intermediate female hunters. Instructed and mentored upland hunting with bird dogs, shotgun shooting instruction, discussions, training, field dressing, bird ID, and more. Minimal cost. Meals and accommodations included.
Join the San Diego Desert Orienteering Festival
The San Diego Desert Orienteering Festival provides a series of orienteering events in the rugged open desert. Bring water and sunshade for protection against the desert terrain.
Unit 20C Youth Javelina & Small Game Camp – YOU
Camp for youth to assist with javelina and small game hunting. Outdoor activities and cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available. • Location: Date Creek – Sunflower Flats • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com
Units 28-32 Mentored Youth Javelina Camp – IWO
This mentored hunting camp is for youth javelina hunter tag holders and their families wanting to learn about javelina hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs, and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided.
Units 34A/B & 35A/B Youth Javelina & Archery Deer Camp – AMDO
Mentors to help in locating, tracking, and field dressing. Hunters must have hunter ed, deer tag, sleeping/camping gear, hunting gear, and firearm. Meals will be provided, and drawings for those in the main camp. All must register with AZGFD. • Location: Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite, Vail / Sonoita area, Unit 34B • Hosted by: [...]
Jan 23-26, 2025: Unit 37B Youth Javelina and Small Game Camp – APC
Learn to hunt jackrabbits, predators, quail, and javelina (tag req’d). Mentors available. Hunting how-to’s, safety, ethics, campfire, Q&A with Wildlife Managers, trivia games and more! All meals provided.
Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park
Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park
The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) is open to public bird watching tours on Sunday mornings year round. Group size is limited to 15 people, first come, first served. Arrive before the starting time (7:00am) to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must [...]
Trap Shooting
Trap Shooting
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 [...]
Volunteer at the Prickly Pedal Ride
Volunteer at the Prickly Pedal Ride
All sorts of different volunteering opportunities. Help with set up at the Flat Tire Bike Shop, or at the finish line at Lake Pleasant. We need help with registration, distributing awards, bike security, parking attendants. Slots on the race route helping bikers cross intersections safely! Pre race clearing of trail and other slots to choose [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. What should the volunteers bring? – Water, salty snacks and fruit (oranges are best for hot weather), hat, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes/boots made for uneven surfaces, sunglasses, and work gloves. [...]
Attend a Bird Walk at Higley Ponds
Attend a Bird Walk at Higley Ponds
Walk along the Higley Ponds and view a variety of birds from hummingbirds to flycatchers to curved-billed thrashers. Also spot hawks, shorebirds, roadrunners and the Abert’s towhee. Enjoy a morning walk with family or friends and look out for the wildlife.
Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
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 [...]
MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as we honor Dr. King’s legacy through community action and river stewardship! Friends of the Verde River, along with a coalition of local partners, is organizing a day of volunteer service to help protect and restore the Verde River and its vital tributaries. [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Biking in the White Mountains – Tuesdays
Biking in the White Mountains – Tuesdays
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.
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)
Guided Hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Free Community Fishing Seminar – Anglers United, Havasu Chapter
Free Community Fishing Seminar – Anglers United, Havasu Chapter
Come join the Havasu Chapter of Anglers United for a FREE fishing seminar focused on Largemouth and Smallmouth bass! This seminar will be taught by fishing Guide Nick Young, where you will learn the ins and outs of targeting Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.
4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
Bird walk at the San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Wednesday Trap Shooting
Wednesday Trap Shooting
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 [...]
Guided Hike at PA Seitts Preserve
Guided Hike at PA Seitts Preserve
P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon 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 the heart of Cave Creek and discover the treasures that make it a special place in our community. This 3-mile hike is relatively [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Biking in the White Mountains – Thursdays
Biking in the White Mountains – Thursdays
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.
Guided Hike at Lone Mountain
Guided Hike at Lone Mountain
Join us as we take in the sights from the summit of Lone Mountain. This property is privately owned and protected by a conservation easement. It is not open to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to visit this beautiful preserve! This 2 mile hike is moderately difficult with several hundred feet of [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
NatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
NatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
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.
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Desert Awareness
Desert Awareness
Learn about the Sonoran Desert's WILDLIFE, GEOLOGY, PLANTS, and WATER and how to safely enjoy it WHILE LEAVING NO TRACE! Registration required.
Arizona Trail Oracle Rumble
Arizona Trail Oracle Rumble
The Oracle Rumble takes place near the beautiful, historic town of Oracle, Arizona, located just north of Tucson on the north side of the mighty Santa Catalina Mountains. The event is mostly single-track through Oracle State Park (OSP) and follows magnificent and remote sections of the Arizona Trail (AZT). The course is constantly rolling, making [...]
Litchfield Park Trout Derby – City of Litchfield Park
Litchfield Park Trout Derby – City of Litchfield Park
Be a part of our annual Trout Fishing Derby! The lake will be freshly stocked with 750 pounds of rainbow trout for the derby. The derby is traditionally a fun family event. Age group trophies are awarded in various categories and there are opportunities to win raffle prizes! Our Trout Fishing Derby is a “rain [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
We will be meeting at the Massacre Grounds Trailhead. We will go into Massacre Wash looking for, and removing, fountain grass regrowth. Please wear shoes appropriate for hiking off trail, bring a hat, gloves, and at least 2 liters of water. Thank you for volunteering, and see you Saturday!
Apache Springs Passage 5 Trail Work
Apache Springs Passage 5 Trail Work
Please join the ATA on January 25 at 8am on Passage 5, in the Santa Rita Foothills near Sonoita for a trail work event. The grasslands never disappoint and the remnants of the water system from the old mine is still visible. Our project area starts right from the trailhead, and we anticipate hiking between [...]
Becoming an Outdoor Woman BOW
Becoming an Outdoor Woman BOW
Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) offers a variety of outdoor skills classes, ranging from fishing to birding. One of the featured courses will be a beginner's fishing class, taught by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) staff. This event is perfect for those looking to gain hands-on experience and learn new outdoor activities in a [...]
San Pedro River Nature Walk
San Pedro River Nature Walk
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the living and nonliving components that make up this unique riparian ecosystem and its importance to the surrounding [...]
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house operating as a gift and bookstore, leads guided interpretive walks/hikes along the river and throughout the adjacent area, presents educational programs to schools and community groups, and assists the BLM in a variety [...]
Payson Flycasters club meeting
Payson Flycasters club meeting
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 [...]
Recreational Area Cleanups
Recreational Area Cleanups
Come help us keep the environment clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding is [...]
Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays
Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays
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.
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Daily Guided Nature Hikes
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
Watch and interact with fossil preparators as they prepare paleontological specimens found throughout Petrified Forest National Park. Open to the public every Thursday, everyone is invited to observe this fascinating and painstaking process, ask questions, and learn more about the fossils found here. All ages are welcome. Located on the northeast side of the Painted [...]
Walk to Grand Central Mill With a Guide
Walk to Grand Central Mill With a Guide
View the Grand Central Mill, a historic silver mill that flourished in the olden days of the Tombstone silver boom. During the three-mile walk, learn about the past operations of the mill, the nearby ghost town and other obsolete sites of history.
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees [...]
NATURE PLAY
NATURE PLAY
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential! [...]
Family Workshop: Invasive Species Showdown
Family Workshop: Invasive Species Showdown
Join us for an engaging family workshop on invasive species, covering plants, animals, bacteria, and more. Through fun hands-on activities and games, discover how these species disrupt ecosystems and harm the environment. Learn practical steps to help prevent their spread and see how our community is working together to address this important issue. Acompáñanos en [...]
9th Annual WinterFest/BookFest
9th Annual WinterFest/BookFest
Freeevent for visitors. Exhibitors rates vary; contact us at info@blackcanyonheritagepark.org WinterFest exhibits relate to the land, water, wildlife, and outdoor activities for all ages and physical abilities. Come interact with exhibitors like the Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Sierra Club, Sonoran Reptiles, Heritage Zoo, Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument, and more. [...]
Star Party at Catalina State Park
Star Party at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park’s dark nighttime skies are ideal for astronomical observation. Imagine what you can see through a high-powered telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be onsite to answer questions and discuss celestial objects and phenomena. Make sure you’re on time to catch the intriguing introduction! In addition to bringing water, snacks, and a jacket, please bring [...]
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