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Bird Walk at Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park
Environmental Operations Park 7201 Hwy 90, Sierra VistaRaptors at the Flagstaff Arboretum
The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road, FlagstaffWeek of Events
Unit 17B, 19A, 19B & 20A Prescott Youth Deer Camp – AMDO
For youth hunters drawn for Units 17B, 19A, 19B and 20A. Centralized campsite, mentors, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits, and game processing. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.
Unit 21 Youth Deer Camp – AMDO
Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 21. Mentors, deer hunting tips and instruction, assistance, biology and habits, game processing, food and drawings. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.
Unit 1 & 27 Squirrel Hunt Camp – YOU
For kids and families to learn how to hunt squirrels, including: mentoring, locating, spotting, stalking, proper shot placement, field dressing, meat preparation, cooking seminar, and other outdoor skill activities. Centralized campfire and food provided.
Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Elk Hunter’s Camp – AES
Camp for youth elk tag holder hunters in Units 6A and 5Bs. Scouting tips, area information, hunting tips, meat care, safety, prizes, meals, game retrieval, and mentoring available as needed.
Unit 34A, 35A & 35B Youth 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, drawings for those in the main camp. All must register w/AZGFD.
Unit 33 & 37B Oracle Youth Deer Camp – AMDO
For youth hunters drawn for Units 33 or 37B. Centralized campsite, mentors, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits, and game processing. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.
Unit 27 Alpine High Country Youth Deer Camp – AMDO
Camp for youth hunters drawn for Unit 27. High country youth deer hunting camp. Deer hunting tips and instruction, area information, biology and habits, some mentoring and cookouts provided.
Units 28, 29, 30A, 31 & 32 Mentored Youth Deer Camp – IWO
This mentored hunting camp is for youth deer hunter tag holders and their families wanting to learn about deer hunting, including glassing, habitat, tracking, field care, rules and regs, and more. Breakfast and dinners are provided.
Unit 1 Junior Elk Hunt Camp – RMEF
All youth Jr. Elk hunters drawn and their immediate families are welcome to join this fun and educational camp. All meals provided free to youth hunters and their immediate families. Prizes, drawing, campfire and fun. • Location: Greens Peak, N Mt Baldy and Hwy 260 via 117 • Hosted by: White Mountain Chapter of [...]
Unit 22 & 23 Tonto Basin / Punkin Center Youth Deer Camp – AMDO
For youth hunters drawn for Unit 22 or 23. Centralized campsite, mentors, deer hunting tips, area info, biology, habits, and game processing. Family welcome. Meals provided. Raffles for youth tag holders Saturday night.
Unit 23 Youth Deer & Cow Elk Camp – ADA
Camp for youth deer and cow elk tag holders. Mentors available for scouting, tracking, game retrieval and care. Seminars, area / unit information, campfires and meals provided.
Unit 12A Kaibab Youth Deer Hunters Base Camp – ADA
Kaibab deer hunters base camp & gathering with information and assistance, biology and habits, lots of activities, some food and campfire. • Location: North Rim Grand Canyon, Unit 12A West, SR22 & FR429 • Hosted by: Buckskin Chapter of Arizona Deer Association • Information: adabuckskinchapter@gmail.com
Mogollon Rim Outdoor Skills, Squirrel Hunting & Fishing Camp – MSA
Camp for individuals who are new to hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills. Mentored hunting and fishing, and other outdoor activities and seminars. Meals provided. • Location: Sharp Creek Campground, Mogollon Rim / Hwy 260 area • Hosted by: Mogollon Sporting Association, AZGFD, Dream Chasers JOAD, Chasin A Dream Outfitters • Contact: Kevin Aldridge, kaldridge@azgfd.gov
Unit 20C Youth Deer & Predator Hunt Camp – YOU
Camp for youth to assist with deer and predator hunting. Outdoor activities, cooked meals will be provided. Mentoring will be available. • Location: Date Creek - Sunflower Flats • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com About the Location Directions (from Phoenix): Take I-17 North heading for Flagstaff go to Carefree Highway (AZ 74) go [...]
Spooktacular Camping
Decorate your campsite or cabin and join us for a trunk or treat event at the park! There will be a BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) Pumpkin Carving Contest held at 4:00 p.m. in the Day Use Ramada, followed by a costume contest at 5:30. Trunk or Treaters will need to be ready by 6:30 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Raptors at the Flagstaff Arboretum
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. Volunteers will meet Park Assistant Doug Robertson outside of the main building at the entry station where he’ll sign them. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Monthly Speaker Series: Learn About Plants That Benefit Wildlife
Monthly Speaker Series: Learn About Plants That Benefit Wildlife
Jack Rosfeld joins us on October 8 to talk about growing flowers, trees and shrubs that are native to Arizona—many of which attract and support beneficial pollinators. Discover recommendations for their placement, planting and care.Jack is a Certified Master Gardener through Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. His gardening passions include plumerias, adeniums, all edible plants and [...]
Desert Fly Casters Monthly Meeting
Desert Fly Casters Monthly Meeting
Join us for a presenation with Scott Barrus, owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service in Utah's Green Valley River. His focus is on teaching and dry fly fishing.
AFC Monthly Meeting
AFC Monthly Meeting
Fishing Utah's Green River - Scott Barrus is the owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service on Utah’s Green River. Scott became sole owner in 2010 and has built his company with a focus on teaching and an emphasis on dry fly fishing. When he’s not rowing the river, you can find Scott hiking, camping, snowboarding, [...]
Monthly Speaker Series
Monthly Speaker Series
We invite you and your family to join us for interesting, fun and educational topics from guest speakers each moth! Join up in person or on Zoom!
Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting
Arizona Flycasters Monthly Meeting
Join the monthly Fly Fishing Social Event night. There is always a great speaker and raffle, with all donations going to support the Community outreach partners, from Veterans to Youth activities.
Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
This meeting will be held at Dave and Busters in the Tempe Marketplace. Come early for socializing and dinner. Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome!
Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
Arizona Yacht Club Monthly Meeting
Interested non-members and the general public are always welcome! Join us for dinner and conversation around sailing. Learn all about what our club has to offer. We schedule interesting speakers every meeting! AYC Mission Statement: The Arizona Yacht Club is the largest sailing organization in Arizona, enriching our community by promoting the sport of sailing through [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Monthly Chapter Meeting
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Monthly Chapter Meeting
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are an opportunity to provide education to anyone interested in the natural world and build a community of those who are committed to caring about the natural world. Guests are welcome to hear just the speaker which will occur during the 1st hour and/or to attend our chapter business [...]
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Monthly Meeting
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Monthly Meeting
Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. All are welcome, you do not need to be a Master Naturalist. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting if you are a Master Naturalist.
Desert Fly Casters Club
Desert Fly Casters Club
Welcome to Desert Fly Casters 'Trout Bums Wanted' Our monthly meetings start with some social time to visit at 6:30 and at 7;00 we call to order and enjoy a speaker on different fishing related topics. Come join the fun, be come a member and enjoy our club outings!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Free Family Geocache Hike – McDowell Mtn. Ranch Rec. Area
Free Family Geocache Hike – McDowell Mtn. Ranch Rec. Area
Join us for a guided family hike at McDowell Mountain Ranch Recreation Area Quartz Trail. Parking lot. We will be hiking and looking for a few geocaches! The trail is moderate and fairly flat. This is not stroller or wheelchair friendly.
East Valley Astronomy Club Public Star Party
East Valley Astronomy Club Public Star Party
The East Valley Astronomy Club sponsors a free public star party each month at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The event is scheduled on the second Friday of each month, weather permitting. The star party begins at dusk. You are encouraged to attend and observe through member's telescopes.
Benders Pond Fishing Clinic – Town of Gila Bend
Benders Pond Fishing Clinic – Town of Gila Bend
Come join us at Benders Pond for our Family Fishing Clinic. registration at 7am and closing at 7:45. Fishing derby will begin at 8am and run till 11pm. We will then count fish and add the totals to the winners. - Ages:1-4 3-Prizes: Highest total weight, most fish caught, largest fish caught (1 fish that [...]
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
Tonto NF Grass Removal Event
This will be our first event of the season. If the forecasted high temperature for the day is 100 deg F or higher the event will be cancelled. We will meet at the Hieroglyphic TH and from there hike about 3/4 mile into the wash that leads to the canyon, removing fountain and buffel grasses [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Trail Workdays
Upcoming Trail Workdays
Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd Saturday of the month as a trail workday. Contact yavapai.trails@gmail.com to sign up Look for an email just before each scheduled workday to remind you to RSVP and announce the location. Thank you for all your volunteer hours. *If you have [...]
Passage 11 Trail Work Event – Molino Basin Check Steps
Passage 11 Trail Work Event – Molino Basin Check Steps
Please join the Arizona Trail Association on October 12 in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated strenuous. Our project will focus on rock work.
Oracle Road Highway Cleanup
Oracle Road Highway Cleanup
Get your grabbers ready – highway cleanups are back! We are excited to return to our regular highway cleanups near the Oracle Road wildlife crossings. We’ll be meeting at our regular spot near the corner of Oracle Road and E. Vistoso Commerce Loop Rd. near the south end of our cleanup area (see MAP here). [...]
Fishing Fun Day – Peoria Park Rangers
Fishing Fun Day – Peoria Park Rangers
Calling all young anglers! Join us for a FREE fishing class and learn from the pros! Kids ages 0-17 can come and enjoy an exciting half-indoor, half-outdoor adventure to master the basics of fishing. We'll provide the gear for the first 50 attendees. Don't miss out on this reel-y fun opportunity. A valid Arizona Fishing [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
Rio Community Festival – The Ancestral Show
Rio Community Festival – The Ancestral Show
Audubon Southwest is proud to partner with The Sagrado to host The Ancestral Show, part of our first Rio Community Festival, a new series of public events at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Join us October 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 [...]
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