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Week of Events
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art presented by ARTx @ The Arb
plateau perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the Colorado Plateau. set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers
Mentored Rabbit Hunts
Multiple Small Group Mentored Rabbit (cottontail & jackrabbit) Hunts throughout the year for new or beginning hunters. Date, time and location by arrangement. Topics include firearm shooting, safety and target shooting practice at a safe shooting range prior to going out hunting. Then in the field, your group will learn the ins and outs of [...]
Happy Jack Jamboree
Please join the ATA July 10-11th on Passage 28 near Happy Jack for a trail work event. We’ll start Friday afternoon, camp, & resume work on Saturday; meaning that you will have Sunday free. This project is rated moderate. Our project will focus on brushing, drains & tread work.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 -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 [...]
Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -VO – Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
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July 6, 2026 -Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
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July 6, 2026 -Romero Site Interpretive Hike
VO – Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
Volunteers will meet staff outside of the main building at the Entry Station, where they will sign them in. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where to park for litter pick-up efforts. Volunteers should be prepared to pick up litter along the shoreline and throughout the park as directed by staff. Volunteers should [...]
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
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 [...]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Biking in the White Mountains – Tuesdays
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July 7, 2026 -Raptor Show – White Mountains
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.
Raptor Show – White Mountains
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Prescott with Kathe Coot
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July 8, 2026 -Weekly Bird Watch at San Pedro House
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July 8, 2026 -Take Bird Watching Walks This July
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July 8, 2026 -Wednesday Trap Shooting
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July 8, 2026 -Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
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July 8, 2026 -Raptor Show – White Mountains
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July 8, 2026 -Desert FlyCasters Club
Prescott with Kathe Coot
Join Sonoran Audubon Society for a birding field trip to Prescott. Expect a nice list of colorful summer visitors, including summer and western tanagers, blue grosbeaks, yellow warblers, and painted redstarts across ponderosa forest, lakeside, cottonwood, and suburban pond habitats. The group leaves the Scottsdale area around 5 am, makes a stop in Prescott Valley, [...]
Weekly Bird Watch at San Pedro House
The San Pedro River is a haven for over 250 species of migratory and breeding birds that are either passing through or making nests for the Spring. This spot hosts weekly bird walks and watches. Bring binoculars, water and other tools to last several hours.
Take Bird Watching Walks This July
Go on a monthly bird walk along the San Pedro River to look for up to 250 species of migratory birds. If you have questions, call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.
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 [...]
Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with [...]
Raptor Show – White Mountains
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
Desert FlyCasters 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! Our Mission Education & Skills: [...]
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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July 9, 2026 -Biking in the White Mountains – Thursdays
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July 9, 2026 -Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
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July 9, 2026 -NatureSTEAM – Science & Art Activities by Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
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July 9, 2026 -Raptor Show – White Mountains
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.
Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with [...]
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.
Raptor Show – White Mountains
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -Public Star Party
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July 10, 2026 -Raptor Show – White Mountains
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.
Raptor Show – White Mountains
Watch expert trainiers work with beautiful raptors such as a Red Tail Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Aplomado Falcon. Events are held indoors most days, and outside in our patio when the weather permits. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Doors are closed and locked at 3PM. Tickets are available online on [...]
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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July 11, 2026 -Trail Work Days
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July 11, 2026 -Upcoming Trail Workdays
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July 11, 2026 -Join Morning Hike With Leader Bob
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July 11, 2026 -Biking in the White Mountains-Saturdays
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July 11, 2026 -Kids Nature Hike
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July 11, 2026 -Observe Hummingbird Banding to Learn More
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July 11, 2026 -AZ Highways
Trail Work Days
Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month as a trail workday. At our work events you may enjoy routine brushing or trail building, and occasionally we’ll spend a Saturday doing something a bit more adventurous. We may hike out further or do [...]
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 [...]
Join Morning Hike With Leader Bob
Go on a morning hike with the new team leader, Bob. Get a good view of the nature center and its surroundings.
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.
Kids Nature Hike
A kids nature hike at White Mountain Nature Center. Led by Karli Hueston.
Observe Hummingbird Banding to Learn More
Look for hummingbirds outdoors and learn more about their migratory flights. Members of the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) track these birds along their routes and will place bands on them. Donations to SABO are encouraged. For more information, call (520) 508-4445 or email fspr@sanpedroriver.org.
AZ Highways
A speaker presentation on AZ Highways magazine, presented by Win Holden. Part of White Mountain Nature Center's speaker series.
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