Azatlan is the contemporary archaeological name given to a large Hohokam community that existed north of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation and east of Rio Verde. Join PastFinders experts for a hike through one of the largest archeological sites in central Arizona, which lies right next door to the Preserve along the Verde River. The [...]

Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old saguaros. Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3 hours

Learn all about Javelina and hunting them! Doors open at 6pm and the seminar starts at 7 p.m. Awesome raffles, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Seating is open and no registration is required.   Questions? contact davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430

Register here to join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses.

Join one of our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Loaner binoculars and field guides are available for those [...]

The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If [...]

Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk [...]