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Master Naturalist Cohort 4 Class

Registration is now open for our 2022 Cohort 4 class. Members must complete 60 hours of coursework and fieldwork.  The coursework focuses on building background knowledge, effective interpretation, and leadership skills.  Background  knowledge topics include the natural history, ecosystems, flora, fauna,  and cultural history of Arizona. Another portion of the training consists of learning to [...]

Free Guided Family Hike – Papago Park

Papago Park, 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Join us for a guided family hike where we will learn about pond life. We will also collect trash along the way! RSVP Link: Please be sure to read all of the event details on page 1 and the rsvp details on page 2of the sign up form - link below **Registration is not final [...]

CaveCreek – Native Seed Harvest

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Cave Creek- Native Seed Garden

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Spur Cross Native Seed Harvest

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed [...]

White Tank Native Seed Harvest

White Tank Mountain Regional Park Family Campground, 13073-20685 W Valley Vista Dr, Waddell, AZ 85355, USA

Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in May and June at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed genotypes will help maintain the [...]

Cave Creek Native Seed Harvest

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Maricopa County Parks-Native Seed Harvest Maricopa County Parks is hosting several native seed harvest events in April and May at several parks. The native seed harvested will later be used to help in park restoration projects and will be planted in invasive species removal areas and parks impacted by wildfires. Collecting and planting local seed [...]

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meeting

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meeting

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meeting

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meeting

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meeting

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Chapter Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, June through November, on Zoom. Remember you earn 1 hour of Advanced Training and 1 hour of Volunteering for attending the meeting. SCHEDULE: June 8: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 July 13: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 August 10: MCMN Chapter Meeting, 5:30-7:30 [...]

Meet the Cormorant w Kathleen McCoy

Southeast Regional Library, 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA Then walk to Water Ranch

Master Naturalist and Desert Rivers member Kathleen McCoy is teaching an innovative new class that focuses on the birds you see at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve -- one bird at a time. Each single-session class will focus on one species that frequents the ponds, this will be the Egrets. Kathleen will take her class on [...]

EDUCATOR WEBINAR: Citizen Science – The Digital Classroom Gets Outside

Online Virtual Format

EDUCATOR WEBINAR: Citizen Science - The Digital Classroom Gets Outside About the Event Did you know that April is Citizen Science Month? Have you wanted to engage your students in real-world science? Join educators from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as we explore iNaturalist and other digital citizen science tools. Through iNaturalist, educators and [...]

Blooms and Butterflies Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.

Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.

Discovery Station: Connect with Nature Through Your Phone

San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA

Discovery Station: Connect with Nature Through Your Phone Drop by Ranger Shaun’s City Naturalist app Workshop to find out about some of the best apps on the market for identifying the plants and animals you see in the parks!

Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Lake Pleasant Regional Park Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.

Blooms and Butterflies Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile moderate hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.

Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge 2024

Maricopa County AZ, United States

Every year on the last weekend in April, the Greater Phoenix Area participates in the City Nature Challenge. This is a global effort to observe and document as much urban biodiversity as possible while engaging in community science. Using a free app called iNaturalist, anyone can get involved and share observations, anywhere from neighborhoods to [...]

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Mental Health Nature Journaling – N. Phoenix – Free

Barrier Free Nature Trail/Bullfrog Pond North Tatum Boulevard and East Shea Boulevard, Phoenix, United States

Join us for mental health nature journaling club. This class is for teens 16+ years old and adults and lead by Kathy Balman of Educating Kids Outdoors Mental Health Nature Journal Club will meet once a month on Saturdays for one hour. Though we encourage people to stick around and go on a hike or [...]

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Monthly Meeting

Online Virtual Format

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.

Maricopa County Master Naturalists Monthly Chapter Meeting

Online and In Person AZ, United States

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.

Mental Health Nature Journaling – N. Phoenix – Free

Barrier Free Nature Trail/Bullfrog Pond North Tatum Boulevard and East Shea Boulevard, Phoenix, United States

Join us for mental health nature journaling club. This class is for teens 16+ years old and adults and lead by Kathy Balman of Educating Kids Outdoors Mental Health Nature Journal Club will meet once a month on Saturdays for one hour. Though we encourage people to stick around and go on a hike or [...]

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