Take a dive into the natural history and modern biology of an iconic species, Ursus americanus, the black bear. These bears are opportunistic feeders and have complex and interesting lives. Spend an evening learning about this incredible critter and enjoying the opportunity to see them live and in person. Instructed by wildlife biologists Jeff Meyers [...]
Arizona is home to four different species of wildcats including the third largest felid in the world. Wildcats of all species are capable of taking prey much larger than themselves and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Feared, loathed and worshiped, wildcats have had a varied relationship with humans from the beginnings of time. From Jaguars [...]
The Bowhunter Happening is a family friendly non-competitive 3D archery shoot held annually at Mormon Lake, AZ on the third weekend of each July. The BHH has held this yearly event since the early 1970’s. Our event draws archers from all over Arizona and the Southwest. Six different 3D courses are set up on the ridge [...]
Fri, June 16 – Leave the Phoenix area about 5am and explore various Prescott sites, including the Highlands Center, Watson Woods Riparian Preserve and at least one lake. In addition to year-round higher elevation birds like acorn woodpeckers and nuthatches, we hope to see some neo-tropic visitors such as tanagers, vireos, warblers, confusing flycatchers and grosbeaks. [...]
Are you interested in learning more about properly monitoring, maintaining and constructing trails? Are you a steward of the Arizona Trail or are you interested in helping out with trail projects? Do you like to get your hands dirty while learning valuable skills at the same time? If you answered “yes” to any of these [...]
Are you interested in learning more about properly monitoring, maintaining and constructing trails? Are you a steward of the Arizona Trail or are you interested in helping out with trail projects? Do you like to get your hands dirty while learning valuable skills at the same time? If you answered “yes” to any [...]
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the [...]
Montezuma’s Well This trip features 2 rather different parts of the National Monument. The well with its water/high desert habitat, and the picnic area with its sycamore/riparian habitat, at about 3,400’. We should see a variety of chaparral and high desert species, including titmice, wrens, thrushes and other birds we don’t see often in the [...]
Quick view itinerary: Thursday - Arrive Long Beach in evening Friday - Sailing day, 9 am depart to Catalina, Isthmus Cove Saturday - Activity day on land or sea Sunday - Sailing day, 9 am depart to Long Beach More information and entire 2023 schedule here Contact AYC Cruising Captain Joe Motil for more information cruising@arizonayachtclub.org AYC [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Meeting Location TBD Liability Waiver Form
Camping will be our first of many overnight outdoor adventures! We will learn the value of getting out in nature and “unplugging” - play games (in real life), sing camp songs, roast marshmallows and sleep outside under the stars - well, in a tent! We will be in Gilbert. Details to be shared upon registration. [...]
TRAIL SKILLS INSTITUTE MODULE 5: CONSTRUCTION includes: corridor clearing; tread and backslope; climbing turns and switchbacks; retaining structures; drainage; rehabilitation and finishing. Location for this event is TBD. Registration for our two-day trainings is $125 per person / $75 per person for ATA Stewards and includes professional instruction, a Trail Assessment Handbook, four meals, and [...]
Join the ATA for National Public Lands Day! This year, the theme for NPLD is Giving Back Together. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, America's public lands acted as a safe haven for recreation, conversation, and the simple enjoyment of being outside the confines of our homes. In a time of disconnectedness and uncertainty, [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
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