Roll up your sleeves and join us for a highway cleanup along our newly adopted stretch of the I-10 frontage road near Avra Valley Road and the Santa Cruz River wildlife ramp. This area is an important corridor for both people and wildlife, and your help makes a real impact in keeping it clean, safe, [...]
Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year, the Zoo offers camps just for families! Groups will bring and set up their own tents on the lawn outside of the Red Barn. These camps have prepared activities, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. All Night Camps include: Pizza dinner | Evening snack | Souvenir water bottle | Guided trail [...]
🦜 Think you know your birds? Put your knowledge to the test! Join us for a fun and interactive trivia night featuring questions about the Pinyon Jay and a variety of other birds—vulnerable, endangered, and non-endangered alike. Test your skills while learning about bird conservation, spotting interesting facts, and even enjoying some pop culture twists [...]
Step into the wild with Desert Foothills Land Trust and acclaimed wildlife photographer Bruce Taubert on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM at the Carefree Desert Gardens Pavilion. From the delicate wings of desert bees to the sweeping flight of bats and the quiet power of Arizona’s black bears, Taubert has spent years capturing the [...]
🕊️ Youth Dove Hunt 🕊️Calling all hunters ages 10–16—whether you’re brand new or already experienced, this is your chance to get out in the field! ✅ Expert mentors will be on-site to guide first-timers and help sharpen skills.✅ Limited to 50 participants—reserve your spot early!✅ Lunch provided for all youth hunters. 📞 For details or [...]
We are excited to invite you to the 2025 Arizona Environmental Education Conference, hosted by the Arizona Association for Environmental Education (AAEE)! This year’s theme, “Reigniting Hope, Rising Together,” is a call to action and unity in the face of environmental and social challenges. Conference Registration Link (see this link for registration or exhibitor fees-Early [...]
Love the environment? Come help us keep it clean. Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No [...]
Come help keep our trails clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding is required, [...]
Come join us to keep our trails clean! Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding [...]
