Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations. The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) consists of 640 acres and offers fifty (50) acres of constructed wetlands that, along with native grasses provides a bird and wildlife habitat. [...]

Willow Bend, in partnership with City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program, will be leading a FREE guided family-focused tour of Picture Canyon. Tour will include a short hike and fun hands on outdoor focused activities for the whole family. Learn about urban forestry, open space, wildlife and more! Directions and details sent upon registration. Please [...]

Beginner Level Birding at Madera Canyon Registration for this trip is free. Trip difficulty: Moderate. Approximately 1.5 miles on trails, roads and uneven terrain, with moderate elevation gain. Peggy Steffens and Marie Davis are leading a bird walk for beginner birders at Madera Canyon Picnic Area and Santa Rita Lodge. We will provide an easygoing [...]

Virtual Presentation: Attracting Creatures of the Night to Your Yard | Presenters: Jennie MacFarland and Kim Matsushino Registration for this event is free.  Your yard can be a great place for amazing animals that come out after dusk. We will talk about Elf Owls, Nighthawks, bats and other amazing animals that are active at night. [...]

Sweetwater Wetlands Trip Difficulty: Easy. Flat and well-maintained gravel/dirt paths. Restroom by parking area. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are [...]

August 25- Thursday, 5:45 pm Evening Birding: Sweetwater Wetlands Registration for this trip is free.  Trip difficulty: Easy. ~1 mile on mostly paved surfaces with some slight declines and rocky areas. Join Kirsten Howe on this outing to see Sweetwater in a new light- the light of the setting sun! While most agree that morning is the [...]

Join ATA and Bawker Bawker Cider House for an urban hike! Meet us at Bawker Bawker at 6:30pm on Thursday 8/25 for a 3(ish) mile hike around beautiful downtown Tucson. Afterwards, cool off with a refreshing AZ Trail Prickly Pear cider and grab an AZT sticker. First round of cider will be discounted for hikers. [...]

White Mountain Community Garden is holding their 2nd annual garden tour event! There will be vendors, garden demonstrations and raffles. Coffe and food trucks too! There is an optional self-paced tour of private gardens and farms! Tickets are $15 in advance at the Showlow Chamber of Commerce, Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall. Tour tickets at the event [...]

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 [...]

Explore Fools Hollow lake on a guided nature walk.  There is no entrance fee to attend, and the duration will be about one hour. Entrance personnel will direct you to the proper area.

3G archery club offers  free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)

Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities!

Owl Watch at ASU Polytechnic at sunset to observe the Burrowing Owl habitat. Leave your car at Lot 32 and walk to the observation point on South Lenox. 

McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails! Rides are scheduled for the following dates: June 18, July 9, July 23, Aug 13 & Aug 27. Rides subject to cancel depending on [...]