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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 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 [...]
Raz the Haz in the Mazatzal – The Park 2025
Please join the ATA April 4-7 on Passage 23, in the Mazatzal Wilderness Region near Pine for a trail work event. This project is rated strenuous. This 4-day project will focus on brushing and drainage work. This is a backcountry event - see the full event description for more details. For more information or to [...]
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 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 [...]
Sunday, March 30, 2025
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Monday, March 31, 2025
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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April 2, 2025 -Meet the Snakes
Meet the Snakes
Get up close and personal with Bob the Gopher Snake and Elvis the King Snake. Learn fun facts about these fascinating reptiles along with proper handling. Drop in the first Wednesday and Friday of the month to Meet the Snakes.
Free
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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April 3, 2025 -Prepare for May Fishing Trip on San Juan River
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April 3, 2025 -Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal
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April 3, 2025 -Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
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April 3, 2025 -Biking in the White Mountains – Thursdays
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April 3, 2025 -Daily Guided Nature Hikes
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April 3, 2025 -NatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
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April 3, 2025 -Riparian Photopoint Refresher Session for Experienced Photopoint Volunteers
Prepare for May Fishing Trip on San Juan River
At the start of April, we'll show you how to prepare for a fishing trip on the San Juan River in May. Fishing experts will go over maps of the river and find the most productive locations and holes to fish. Learn the tips and tricks on how to find the most fish in the [...]
Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
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 [...]
Free
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.
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 [...]
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.
Riparian Photopoint Refresher Session for Experienced Photopoint Volunteers
This session is specifically for those who have done this project before. If you are new to the project, please sign up for one of the training sessions for new folks. This is an online Zoom training session. Fill out and submit the Registration Form below, and you will receive an invitation. Riparian Photopoint Registration [...]
Friday, April 4, 2025
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April 4, 2025 -Usery Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
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April 4, 2025 -White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
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April 4, 2025 -Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
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April 4, 2025 -Daily Guided Nature Hikes
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April 4, 2025 -AZ Native Plant Society Tonto Basin Chapter Year End Meeting
Usery Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
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 [...]
Free
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 [...]
AZ Native Plant Society Tonto Basin Chapter Year End Meeting
Meeting Highlights: 10am: Wildflower Adventures 11:30am: Potluck Picnic 12:15pm: Tonto Basin Stinknet Patrol Info & Training 1pm: Garden Tour
Saturday, April 5, 2025
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April 5, 2025 -Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
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April 5, 2025 -McDowell Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
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April 5, 2025 -Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal
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April 5, 2025 -Talk with a Paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park
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April 5, 2025 -Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays
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April 5, 2025 -Daily Guided Nature Hikes
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April 5, 2025 -Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited
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April 5, 2025 -History Walk to Grand Central Mill
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April 5, 2025 -Nature Walk at San Pedro House
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April 5, 2025 -2025 Spring Trail Stewards Conference
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April 5, 2025 -NATURE PLAY
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April 5, 2025 -Arizona Water Awareness Month Festival
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April 5, 2025 -Arizona Public Lands Day Hike
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April 5, 2025 -Murray Springs Clovis Site Open House
Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
McDowell Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
Estrella Mountain Regional Park – Invasive Species Removal
Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please bring work gloves, water, and [...]
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 [...]
Free
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.
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 [...]
Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited
Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]
History Walk to Grand Central Mill
Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill with FSPR docent Merle Kilpatrick. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing the ore brought in from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area and take a three-mile round trip walk to [...]
Nature Walk at San Pedro House
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions of the components that make up the ecosystem of the river and its importance to the surrounding area. The [...]
2025 Spring Trail Stewards Conference
AZT Stewards and prospective Stewards are invited to attend our Spring Trail Stewards Conference in Superior, AZ. Visit our Registration Page for full details and to secure your spot.
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! [...]
Arizona Water Awareness Month Festival
Celebrate Arizona's precious water resources with us at our Water Awareness Month Festival! It's the largest water celebration of the year! On April 5, Wesley Bolin Plaza will come alive with activities, exhibits, displays and games all relating to our most precious resource, water. The Arizona Water Awareness Month Festival offers residents a chance to [...]
Arizona Public Lands Day Hike
Join the Arizona Wildlife Federation and the Arizona Trail Association for a special All Afield Hike in celebration of Arizona Public Lands Day! We'll be exploring the stunning Gabe Zimmerman Trail Loop, a 2.1-mile trek that's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. This popular trail is renowned for birding and hiking and will take us [...]
Murray Springs Clovis Site Open House
The Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR) will have an Open House at the Murray Springs Clovis Site, a National Historic Landmark, on Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 1 pm. FSPR volunteers will be on hand to open the gate, answer questions, and help visitors. This is a 13,000 year old mammoth [...]
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