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Week of Events
Unit 42 Youth Deer Hunt Camp
Note: Camp is 2nd weekend of Hunt due to Thanksgiving. Hunt camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 42. General deer hunting information, tactics and tips, camp activities and some food provided.
Passage 17a Work Event
The Alamo Canyon Passage is classic Sonoran desert - rugged, remote and beautiful. Though it burned in the Telegraph fire of 2021, this is still a striking landscape with amazing rock and spectacular views - and now it needs our help more than ever as it recovers from the damage done by the flames. Join [...]
Yuma Youth Small Game Camp
Open to beginners age 8-16 who want to learn to hunt small game, quail and rabbits with experienced mentors. Meals provided Friday through Sunday.
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
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 to sign a waiver and secure a spot. The 2-2.5 hours walk is behind locked gates and you must stay with [...]
FCD Spook Hill spillway removal project
FCD Spook Hill spillway removal project
We will meet at the entrance to the Spook Hill spillway on the north side of Eagle Crest Drive at gps coordinates 33.481010, -111.682217 Mesa, Arizona. Parking will be available at this location.
High Desert, Broken Spoke, Hawknest Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
High Desert, Broken Spoke, Hawknest Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Explore some of the remote trails with rolling hills in the northwest area of the Preserve. Experienced hikers suggested. Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.9 miles Time: ~3.5 hours
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
White Mountain Audubon Society Meeting
Held at White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Road Pinetop-Lakeside (free and open to the public)
Superstitions Brushback – Passage 18b
Superstitions Brushback – Passage 18b
Join us in the southern Superstition Mountains on the slopes of Montana Mountain for a remote work event supported by 4wds. We have secured two modified four-door jeep Rubicons to take us up FR650 to the trail junction near Montana Mountain. This will allow us to get the crew in position to trim the overgrown [...]
Wild About Arizona: An In-Depth Look into the Natural History and Biology of Black Bear
Wild About Arizona: An In-Depth Look into the Natural History and Biology of Black Bear
Take a dive into the natural history and modern biology of an iconic species, Ursus americanus, the black bear. These bears are opportunistic feeders and have complex and interesting lives. Spend an evening learning about this incredible critter and enjoying the opportunity to see them live and in person. Instructed by wildlife biologists Jeff Meyers [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing invasive fountain and buffel grasses.
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
Bird Outings at Rio Saldo
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 [...]
Trailside Naturalist – Phainopepla and Mistletoe at Gateway Trailhead
Trailside Naturalist – Phainopepla and Mistletoe at Gateway Trailhead
Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the mutualistic relationship between this species of silky flycatcher and hemiparasite. During the winter months, the Sonoran Desert is home to the phainopepla, a species of silky flycatcher birds that feasts on the red berries of the desert mistletoe. Mistletoe is a hemiparasite which [...]
Arthropods Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead
Arthropods Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead
Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning – there are more species of arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us to discover the fascinating and diverse world of arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Skill level: Easy Pets are not permitted at our [...]
Effects of Geology on Local Ecology Educational Hike
Effects of Geology on Local Ecology Educational Hike
This hike will provide an overview of the geology of the area and a discussion about how geology – topography, rock type, soil, etc. – affects local ecology. Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1.7 miles Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request an accommodation [...]
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