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11 events,
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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Solang is a Solidity compiler written in Rust which uses llvm as the compiler backend. In this meetup, you'll see a live demo of how a Solidity developer can write Solidity smart contracts then deploy on Soroban using Solang. More details about Solang are at: https://github.com/hyperledger-solang/solang
Free
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16 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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Are you looking for a one-on-one session to learn how to type, use your new phone, or use Hoopla? Schedule a session to help you get comfortable using a device or an app. Call to schedule an appointment any time during the month, or if you have any questions. Please schedule one week in advance.
Free
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21 events,
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The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
Free
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Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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19 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Enjoy a naturalist-guided nature walk at Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve to learn about this historic cultural site. Stroll through the preserved 13-acre core of a large Hohokam settlement that was continuously occupied for nearly 500 years. Slow down to read the landscape for subtle clues lying beneath the surface that provide a glimpse into...
$5.00
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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35 events,
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Visit Arizona's most famous landmark and one of the natural wonders of the world. Travel to the Desert View Watchtower and scenic overlooks before hiking to an incredible secluded viewpoint to enjoy a sack lunch. Afterward, spend time independently exploring Grand Canyon Village before heading back home. Transportation and entrance fees included; bring a sack...
$75 – $102
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We’ll meet at 6am at the Starbucks at 2832 N Power Road in Mesa (NW corner of Power and McDowell) to form carpools to the Salt River. Then we’ll explore several spots along the river, hoping to find lingering waterfowl, common desert species, and also colorful migrants using the river as their summer home or...
Free – $5
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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33 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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14 events,
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Learn the history and the heritage of Arizona's oldest University. Follow our guides as they show you beautiful places and tell you fascinating facts about the growth and development of the University, and how it came out of the sands of the Sonoran Desert to become the jewel of Arizona! Tours start at the...
Free
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Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Free
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Whether you've taken 'cell phone photography basics' or just want to learn more advanced features, this class is for you. We'll cover adding filters and lighting effects to your photos, then add other apps to advance the capabilities of your cell phone camera. We'll learn basic editing such as cropping, adjusting color and lighting, and...
Free
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13 events,
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Free with Park Fee
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist for a guided walk in Feliz Paseos Park. Springtime in the Sonoran Desert can be a magical wildflower wonderland full of cactus and color. Explore the paved and natural surface, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible trails of Feliz Paseos Park in search of fantastic flora....
Free
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16 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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It’s not a rock band; it’s a back-country rockhounding trip. Visit old mines and hard-to-reach sites in the New Mexico borderlands and Dragoon Mountains. There will be three days of mineral collecting at the Polly Ann Mine, the Round Mountain Rockhound Area, Cochise Stonghold and the Ligier Quarry where we will find green fluorite, chalcedony...
$558 – $614
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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23 events,
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This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we see, but it’s about appreciating the birding experience. Birding is a treasure hunt and we will take delight in...
Free – $5
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Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the desert oasis of Chuck Ford Lakeside Park to see hummingbirds, sparrows, woodpeckers, and more. Finish up at 9am....
Free – $5
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
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30 events,
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Stop by an information table where Ranger Shaun will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. : Ranger Shaun will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies...
Free with Park Fee
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Fort Lowell Park, an urban park located in central Tucson, draws a wide variety of bird species with its habitat mix of open fields, desert scrub, and trees. We’ll look for wintering ducks such as American Wigeons on the pond, flycatchers like the brilliant Vermilion Flycatcher along the field edges, woodpeckers in the pecan grove,...
Free – $5
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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34 events,
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!
Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist and Seek apps you can use to identify any living organism on the planet with your smartphone, while also increasing our knowledge of where they...
Free with Park Fee
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Free with Park Fee
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Early April is a fantastic time to see spring migration happening at Sweetwater Wetlands. In this workshop we will focus on finding and practicing identification of shorebirds. Shorebirds likely to be present will include breeding Killdeer as well as migrating Spotted Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, and Wilson’s Snipe. Other species we could find include Black-necked Stilt,...
$35 – $50
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44 events,
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Invasive Species Removal
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Planetary exploration is a large part of SESE's research portfolio. ASU is participating in current and future projects that are on the cutting edge of planetary exploration. Learn about new opportunities on the Moon, material return missions from asteroids and Mars, the deployment of an instrument to gather data from a moon of Jupiter and...
$8 – $12
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Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the...
Free – $5
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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21 events,
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This Nature Conservancy property and trail system provides access to a mixed habitat of primarily riparian area, with a free-flowing creek as a boundary. Woodland areas of Fremont cottonwood, ash, and netleaf hackberry alternate with grassland areas, mesquite bosque, and wetland portions. This diverse habitat provides the opportunity to search for a wide variety of...
Free – $5
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The University of Arizona Arboretum is home to some of the finest specimens of Sonoran native plants and trees anywhere. Join us as we tour the Joseph Wood Krutch Garden and other areas of the campus featuring these remarkable, adaptable, and water-wise plants and trees. Learn about their history, current use and why they should...
Free
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Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Free
|
16 events,
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Invasive Species Removal
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Free with Park Fee
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We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to just beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and look for some local specialties like the Gilded Flicker and Black-throated Sparrow. Driving directions: From Tangerine Rd. and Rancho Vistoso Blvd., go north for...
Free – $5
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
|
24 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Join Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't forget your binoculars! Program is free with park entry ($10 day use/vehicle).
Free with Park Fee
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
|
32 events,
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
-
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
Free
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Join us for a special field trip to support the Birdathon fundraiser! This outing is perfect for those who want to contribute to Birdathon but don’t have a team of their own. Enjoy a fun and educational birding experience, all while supporting bird conservation. All registration fees will go directly to the Birdathon fundraiser, helping...
$75.00
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40 events,
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Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of desert life as we explore the riparian habitat for...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Free with Park Fee
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Rio Vista Natural Resources Park is one of two of this type of park managed by Tucson Parks and Recreation. We will meet and start in the grassy area adjacent to the parking lot, insuring we see the resident Vermillion Flycatchers, and maybe a few sparrows. The park is open scrub habitat, and it is...
Free – $5
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31 events,
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Escape the heat and journey to Red Rock State Park, near Sedona. After a ranger-led nature hike, you'll have time to explore independently along Oak Creek, stroll along a hiking trail, or take photos of the beautiful geologic scenery. Transportation and entrance fees are included; bring a sack lunch to enjoy the great outdoors. Activity...
$67 – $91
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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43 events,
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
-
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet at the main parking lot. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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11 events,
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The campus arboretum is home to a unique collection of desert-adapted trees from around the world. Some will be familiar, and others are exotic. All of them are beautiful. Join us to learn what they are, why they are here and how they are used in their native country. Tours start at the University...
Free
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Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. 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 way we will discuss how to identify...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a guided hike every Sunday morning! We will meet at the first lagoon parking lot at (unless otherwise noted at the entrance station). Hikes will vary each week to explore the different areas of the park. Hikes will be easy to moderate and last approximately an hour- two hours long. Please bring...
Free with Park Fee
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14 events,
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Free with Park Fee
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We will walk the old front 9 of this abandoned 200-acre golf course that has been turned into a Nature Preserve. There are petroglyphs along the way and while the number of bird species don’t usually exceed 25, they are plentiful. Driving directions: From Dove Mountain Road, take Tangerine Rd. east for 7 miles, turn...
Free – $5
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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34 events,
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Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
Free
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French Joe Canyon was legendary years ago as the one reliable spot for Rufous-capped Warblers in the country but it also harbored a nice diversity of species and at this time of year, who knows what we’ll discover. We’ll leave the cars and walk along level trails through oak scrub/grasslands up to the spring to...
$35 – $50
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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29 events,
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 12 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
-
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
Free
-
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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35 events,
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We will walk a route that navigates habitats not normally visited at Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park) along with touching the traditional spots. This is not an easy ¾ mile walk around Silverbell Lake, but a 1.75-mile trek over some uneven terrain. There are bathrooms, benches, shade, and water but we will only occasionally be near them. ...
Free – $5
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
-
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 8 am and explores a different aspect of the park...
Free with Admission
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25 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
-
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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42 events,
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Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the...
Free – $5
-
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Free with Park Fee
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This field workshop is meant for those of you who are just getting into birding and are eager to develop your birdwatching skills and knowledge in the field. We’ll do a short walk around portions of the wetlands and cover topics like how to find birds, bird behavior, identifying birds by shape & voice, migration,...
$35 – $50
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18 events,
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This Nature Conservancy property and trail system provides access to a mixed habitat of primarily riparian area, with a free-flowing creek as a boundary. Woodland areas of Fremont cottonwood, ash, and netleaf hackberry alternate with grassland areas, mesquite bosque, and wetland portions. This diverse habitat provides the opportunity to search for a wide variety of...
$35 – $50
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While all the trees in the Campus Arboretum are beautiful, some of them are also edible. Join us for a tour of these trees, including olive, fig, pomegranate, and a few you may have never heard of. Learn how many of these trees and plants have been cultivated as food by people here and elsewhere...
Free
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Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Free
|
17 events,
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Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline. Date- Every Monday Time – 7:00am - 9:00am Location – Park at Castle Hot Springs dirt lot near the entry station. Meet with staff at main building at entry....
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Kevin on a strenuous hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 25-28. The City Nature Challenge is a global competition between cities to document biodiversity in regions around the world, taking place April 25-28. Ranger Kevin will...
Free with Park Fee
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
|
19 events,
-
The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
-
Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
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Join Ranger Derik on a hike along the Agua Fria River and learn about the many native plants found in the Sonoran Desert and their uses. This hike will cover 3.5 miles on rocky trail and wind along the Agua Fria River gaining 100 feet of elevation of the length of the trail. 1-2 liters...
Free with Park Fee
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23 events,
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This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Leaders: Donito...
Free – $5
-
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
Free
-
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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23 events,
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Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Free
-
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling,...
Free with Admission
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Are you looking for a one-on-one session to learn how to type, use your new phone, or use Hoopla? Schedule a session to help you get comfortable using a device...
Free
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16 events,
City of Chandler: Active Adults Brains and Balance Training
Keep your mind in motion and feet on the ground. Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines specific activities designed to improve your memory, reasoning, conceptualization, language and problem solving skills. You'll learn age-appropriate exercises to strengthen the core and reduce risk...
$26 – $36
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Explore the pinnacles, spires, and balancing rocks that originated 27 million years ago by a massive volcanic eruption in Chiricahua National Monument! Hike the famous Echo Canyon Loop, enjoy scenic...
$78 – $106
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Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and begin to BLOOM with knowledge yourself! This amazing indoor display is presented by Sedona Public Library volunteers with permission of the Coconino National Forest.
Free
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Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Free with Admission
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Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
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Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and begin to BLOOM with knowledge yourself! This amazing indoor display is presented by Sedona Public Library volunteers with permission of the Coconino National Forest.
Free
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10 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join us for a guided hike every Sunday morning! We will meet at the first lagoon parking lot at (unless otherwise noted at the entrance station). Hikes will vary each week to explore the different areas of the park. Hikes will be easy to moderate and last approximately an hour- two hours long. Please bring...
Free with Park Fee
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Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
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