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SUMMARY:🌎✨ Nature Fest PHX 2025: A Celebration of Community & the Outdoors ✨🌎
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our community’s deep connection to nature at Nature Fest PHX—a full day of discovery\, inspiration\, and family fun in the great outdoors! \n🌿 What to Expect: \n\n\n🐾 Interactive Exhibits – get hands-on with engaging displays that bring nature to life \n\n\n👩‍🔬 Meet Local Experts – chat with biologists\, conservationists\, and outdoor enthusiasts \n\n\n🎨 Family-Friendly Activities – crafts\, games\, and fun learning opportunities for kids of all ages \n\n\n🎶 Live Entertainment – enjoy music and performances that highlight our cultural connection to nature \n\n\n🦋 Nature Walks & Demos – discover local plants\, wildlife\, and simple ways to enjoy and protect them \n\n\n🌱 Why Attend?Nature Fest is more than just a festival—it’s a chance to learn how we can all make a difference in protecting the natural world that surrounds us while celebrating the joy of being outdoors with friends\, family\, and neighbors. \n📅 Save the Date & Be Part of the Celebration!Nature Fest PHX promises something for everyone—whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge\, connect with your community\, or simply enjoy a day outside.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%8e%e2%9c%a8-nature-fest-phx-2025-a-celebration-of-community-the-outdoors-%e2%9c%a8%f0%9f%8c%8e/
LOCATION:2801 S. 7th Avenue (Rio Salado 7th Avenue Trailhead)\, 2801 S. 7th Avenue (Rio Salado 7th Avenue Trailhead)
CATEGORIES:Educational/Training/Workshop,Family Event,Wildlife Education
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SUMMARY:Estrella Mountain Regional Park Native Seed Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage\, and how to harvest and clean native seeds in a sustainable way within the desert ecosystems of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to harvest native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events\, if you are 13-17 you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/estrella-mountain-regional-park-native-seed-harvest/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Regional Park\, 14805 W Vineyard Ave\, Goodyear\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:San Tan Mountain Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events. If you are 13-17\, you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or you will need to be accompanied by a waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/san-tan-mountain-invasive-species-removal/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:San Tan Mountain Regional Park\, 4699 W Phillips Rd\, Queen Creek\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250425T070000
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SUMMARY:Cave Creek Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events. If you are 13-17\, you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or you will need to be accompanied by a waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants. \n 
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/cave-creek-regional-park-invasive-species-removal/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Regional Park\, 37019 N Lava Ln\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:White Tank Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events. If you are 13-17\, you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or you will need to be accompanied by a waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants. \n 
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/white-tank-mountain-regional-park-invasive-species-removal/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:White Tank Mountain Regional Park\, 8698 White Tanks Vista Ct\, Waddell\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Usery Mountain Regional Park Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events. If you are 13-17\, you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or you will need to be accompanied by a waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants. \n 
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/vo-usery-invasive-species-removal/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Usery Mountain Regional Park\, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd\, Mesa\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T070000
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SUMMARY:Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events. If you are 13-17\, you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or you will need to be accompanied by a waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants. \n 
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area-invasive-species-removal/
LOCATION:Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area\, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd\, Cave Creek\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250419T070000
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SUMMARY:Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Invasive Species Removal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. \nParticipants must be 13 years or older to participate in these events. If you are 13-17\, you will need to be accompanied by an adult\, or you will need to be accompanied by a waiver and transportation provided by an adult. \nNote: If less than three people register for each event\, we reserve the right to cancel at least one day before. If canceled\, email notifications will go to the registrants. \n 
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/estrella-mountain-regional-park-invasive-species-removal/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Regional Park\, 14805 W Vineyard Ave\, Goodyear\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250313T183000
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SUMMARY:All Vultures Eve (Wickenburg bridge)
DESCRIPTION:Watch peak vulture and raptor migration from the pedestrian bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg at this free\, family-friendly event! \nDid you know that Wickenburg is situated along a major migration route for vultures and hawks? Witness the amazing spectacle of hundreds of migrating turkey vultures flying in to roost in the tallest trees by the Hassayampa River Walk pedestrian bridge during “All Vultures Eve”! \nThis free\, family-friendly event will have informational tables and optics available to borrow to get a closer look at the vultures and raptors. Wild at Heart raptor rehabilitation center will even have their education vulture\, “Mojo”\, and some other raptor friends to see up close! Other organizations that will be present include Town of Wickenburg\, Maricopa County Parks\, Arizona Game & Fish Department\, U.S. Bureau of Land Management\, Wickenburg Conservation Foundation\, Friends of Hassayampa\, Sonoran Audubon\, Maricopa County Master Naturalists\, and Desert Foothills Land Trust. Local food trucks will also be there if you need a bite to eat! Besides this event\, you can also see this migration spectacle daily from mid-March through early April! The best time to watch is in the late afternoon until just past sunset\, although you can also catch vultures sunning themselves atop the trees each morning before riding the thermals at mid-late morning as they continue their journeys northward. Several species of hawks and raptors migrate along the river too. \nMEETING LOCATION: The Wickenburg pedestrian bridge is next to the Hwy. 60 bridge over the Hassayampa River at 333 E. Wickenburg Way. Access on foot from west side of bridge at the intersection of E. Wickenburg Way and Kerkes St. Public parking is available in adjacent downtown Wickenburg within easy walking distance of the bridge\, including at the Kerkes St. Trailhead at the south end of that street. For more information\, please call 928-668-0552.
URL:https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/all-vultures-eve-wickenburg-bridge/
LOCATION:Hassayampa River Preserve\, 49614 U.S. Hwy 60 89\, Wickenberg\, 85390
CATEGORIES:Bird Watching,Family Event
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Watch peak vulture and raptor migration from the pedestrian bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg at this free family-friendly event! \nDid you know that Wickenburg is situated along a major migration route for vultures and hawks? Witness the amazing spectacle of hundreds of migrating turkey vultures flying in to roost in the tallest trees by the Hassayampa River Walk pedestrian bridge during “All Vultures Eve”! \nThis free family-friendly event will have informational tables and optics available to borrow to get a closer look at the vultures and raptors. Wild at Heart raptor rehabilitation center will even have their education vulture “Mojo” and some other raptor friends to see up close! Other organizations that will be present include Town of Wickenburg Maricopa County Parks Arizona Game & Fish Department U.S. Bureau of Land Management Wickenburg Conservation Foundation Friends of Hassayampa Sonoran Audubon Maricopa County Master Naturalists and Desert Foothills Land Trust. Local food trucks will also be there if you need a bite to eat! Besides this event you can also see this migration spectacle daily from mid-March through early April! The best time to watch is in the late afternoon until just past sunset although you can also catch vultures sunning themselves atop the trees each morning before riding the thermals at mid-late morning as they continue their journeys northward. Several species of hawks and raptors migrate along the river too. \nMEETING  The Wickenburg pedestrian bridge is next to the Hwy. 60 bridge over the Hassayampa River at 333 E. Wickenburg Way. Access on foot from west side of bridge at the intersection of E. Wickenburg Way and Kerkes St. Public parking is available in adjacent downtown Wickenburg within easy walking distance of the bridge including at the Kerkes St. Trailhead at the south end of that street. For more information please call 928-668-0552.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=49614 U.S. Hwy 60 89:geo:-112.6949668,33.9330474
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