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2024 State of the Verde Watershed Conference
Ripples of Impact: Strengthening Watershed Partnerships Join Friends of the Verde River for the 2024 State of the Verde Watershed Conference! This is the premier event for anyone who loves Arizona's best river - the Verde. Join your peers, experts, and dedicated river stewards for The Future of the Verde River System - Solutions for [...]
National Public Lands Day – NEEF
As a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards. Held on the fourth Saturday in September each year The theme for NPLD 2024 is “Together for Tomorrow.” From trail maintenance to tree planting, beach clean-ups to forest bathing, and more, volunteers of [...]
Volunteer Appreciation Event and Camp Out
Let’s gather for the desert with friends and family for fun activities, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection volunteer recognition and awards, raffle prizes, games, new t-shirts, tamales, campfire music, and more. Bring your own instruments and join our evening jam session! For those wanting to spend the night, or join us the next day, there [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with Park Assistant Doug Robertson at main building at entry. Volunteers needed - Up to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Birds & Brew Coffee Break
Birds & Brew Coffee Break
Meet for a bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, at the west end of the parking lot at 6:00 a.m.; social time at Coffee Rush starts at 7:30 a.m..
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 [...]
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.
San Pedro River Bird Walk
San Pedro River Bird Walk
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian [...]
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 [...]
2nd Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
2nd 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.
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 [...]
Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B
Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San Pedro [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.
Hummingbird Banding at the San Pedro House
Hummingbird Banding at the San Pedro House
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure, [...]
Volunteering-Tour of the White Mountains bike race
Volunteering-Tour of the White Mountains bike race
Several shifts (1-3 hours) each day are available For the 28th annual Tour of the White Mountains bike race. The event is scheduled this year for Saturday Oct 5, 2024. Epic Rides of Tucson manages the event, and riders can choose rides of 9, 35 or 50 miles on our White Mountains Trail System singletrack [...]
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 [...]
Watershed Mngmt Group Living Lab Tour
Watershed Mngmt Group Living Lab Tour
WMG’s Living Lab is our demonstration site of hydro-local living and watershed resilience, as well as our office space. The campus is supported by rainwater for all indoor and outdoor needs almost year-round, and includes extensive rain gardens, a native food forest, a 10,000 gallon underground cistern, art exhibits about Tucson’s history of flowing creeks [...]
Youth Fishing Clinic – YVRGC
Youth Fishing Clinic – YVRGC
The September Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club Youth Fishing Clinic is now open! This event is for youth only! Age range is 7-17. YVRGC will be providing all necessary equipment (rods, reels, hooks, bait, etc.) for 50 youth to enjoy a morning of fishing at West Wetlands Park. Hats and long sleeves/sun block recommended. [...]
Verde River Day – Dead Horse State Park & AZGFD
Verde River Day – Dead Horse State Park & AZGFD
Free Admission to Dead Horse Ranch State Park for annual Verde River Day festival. No fishing license required from 8A-12 Noon! Waters will be freshly stocked with channel catfish, you can bring your own equipment, or loaner rods and reels provided. Instruction available and bait provided too! For more information contact Dead Horse Ranch State [...]
National Public Lands Day – Work Day at the Park
National Public Lands Day – Work Day at the Park
Join friends!! Enjoy a healthy day outdoors! Come help with invasive vegetation removal as well as planting to attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Additional work includes clearing vegetation from the Nature Walk, removing trash from the grounds, and other park improvement tasks identified that day. Help your park stay beautiful and healthy! The park [...]
Youth Fishing Clinic – YVRGC
Youth Fishing Clinic – YVRGC
The September Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club Youth Fishing Clinic is now open! This event is for youth only! Age range is 7-17. YVRGC will be providing all necessary equipment (rods, reels, hooks, bait, etc.) for 50 youth to enjoy a morning of fishing at West Wetlands Park. Hats and long sleeves/sun block recommended. [...]
Saturday Morning Nature Hikes
Saturday Morning Nature Hikes
Every Saturday is a different experience. Each morning will have a different focus from a special hike guide. Remember to wear close-toed shoes, and bring water, a hat, and a walking stick if needed. Dogs on a leash, and kids are OK. Different topics have been and will be: Trail Stewardship Forest Ecology Edible Plants [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Family Workshop: National Cleanup Month
Family Workshop: National Cleanup Month
Celebrate National Cleanup Month with us by joining our family-friendly workshop! Help us clean up our garden and then unleash your creativity by making art using recycled materials. Bring any empty plastic bottles, grocery bags, or cardboard from home to contribute to our projects. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about recycling while [...]
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