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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. Volunteers will meet Park...
Free
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Conservation and Sustainability
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Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit on the fourth Monday of each month for our Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll...
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Join the Flow365 Monitoring Program! WMG is searching for community members in Tucson and the surrounding area to help monitor flow in our creeks and rivers. At this online training, Lauren Monheim, WMG's River Run Network Program Manager, will introduce you to our 50-year vision of flowing creeks and rivers, supported by our growing River...
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Attend this free Summer of Savings program and learn how to save energy with SRP and conserve water with the City of Chandler. You’ll find out simple ways to reduce your energy consumption and save water, helping you spend less on your monthly bills. Learn from the experts and enter to win new appliances and...
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The Waterman Restoration site on Ironwood Forest National monument is now in full desert recovery with over 110 native plant species and a gradually increasing number of insects, birds, small mammals, reptiles and even visits of desert sheep. In the mid-2000s this same site was known as the “Mother of all Buffelgrass Patches.” After generous... |
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The Waterman Restoration site on Ironwood Forest National monument is now in full desert recovery with over 110 native plant species and a gradually increasing number of insects, birds, small mammals, reptiles and even visits of desert sheep. In the mid-2000s this same site was known as the “Mother of all Buffelgrass Patches.” After generous... |
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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. Volunteers will meet Park Assistant Doug Robertson outside of the main building at the entry station where he’ll sign them. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where...
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The shoreline at Lake Pleasant is often left with trash and litter from our guests. We ask everyone to pack out what they bring in but not everyone is willing to do their part to keep the park clean. This is why volunteers like you are needed! Trash bags will be provided. Please bring your...
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Learn about our impact on the world and the actions we can take to better our environment. Join us in leading our community toward sustainability by using the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - in an interactive way through activities and projects. This series for teens will meet in September and October and will include...
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Discover the basics of composting, and reap the rewards of turning yard and kitchen waste into organic fertilizer that nourishes the soil and your vegetables, plants, and flowers. Participants will also learn how to use in-bed vermicomposting bins so worms live, work, reproduce, and make worm castings in your garden bed, right where they are needed....
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park is often left with trash and litter from our guests. We ask everyone to pack out what they bring in, but not everyone is willing to do their part to keep the park clean. This is why volunteers like you are needed! Trash bags and other materials will be provided. Please...
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Is your landscape resilient to our region’s extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color and an aesthetically pleasing view. Ages 15+
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Preparation can make a world of difference in an emergency. With climate change accelerating, extreme weather events are not only increasing, but becoming less predictable. How can we keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe in the middle of a weather emergency? This class will cover the types of weather events we experience here...
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Please join our Desert Defenders crew as they collect seeds from native plants and work on Estrella's pollinator garden. Meeting location: Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Meet in the Parking lot for Ramada 1 & 2. Start: 5:30 a.m. End: 9:30 a.m. (volunteers encouraged to stay only while they’re comfortable in the heat) Please bring gloves, water, a...
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Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life, then wander to the water’s edge for an intimate peek at this recently revived riparian habitat. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
Free – $5
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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. Volunteers will meet Park...
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Presented by Elvy Barton, Water and Forest Sustainability Manager, Salt River Project on Zoom.
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Did you know we could save millions of gallons of drinkable water in the desert each year if more people shifted to using composting toilets? This course will empower you to save water and put "waste" to productive use. Learn all about the humanure composting process, associated benefits and use, toilet design options, maintenance, and...
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Learn about our local wildlife, their habitat needs, and why they may be attracted to your yard or neighborhood. Discuss ways to design and manage your property to benefit both you and wildlife, and get practical tips for living in harmony with our fellow desert inhabitants. Presented by Pima County Natural Resources
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Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners Community Education group has an exciting Zoom presentation scheduled for 1pm on Wednesday 13 September. Jonathan Horst, Director of Conservation and Research at Tucson Audubon Society, will share the recent history of the hundreds of thousands of saguaro cacti that were lost in the Bighorn and Bush Fires in 2020...
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, growing food in the desert can be difficult. This program provides advice and tips on how to grow native edibles in your garden that adapt better to our desert climate. You'll learn how to design your garden to be water efficient, how to prep your soil, become...
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Western Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education (WSARE) will be hosting a grant writing workshop for all SARE grant opportunities. This workshop will be hosted at the University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center (37860 W Smith Enke Rd, Maricopa, Arizona) on 14 September 2023 and will be provided at no cost to the participants. The workshop will begin at...
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 2.5-mile around the Nature Center, as well as the Mule Deer and Bajada trails. Trails are rated easy, with little loose rock, uneven terrain or elevation change. We will be observing National Clean-Up Day by safely removing litter near the trail. Of course, we’ll also be on the lookout for...
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Join us outside to learn how to plant your own rain garden at home on Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am - 11:00am. Rain gardens help capture rainwater, conserve city water used for irrigation, cool down sidewalks, reduce flooding, and provide habitat for bees, birds, and butterflies. After you attend a hands-on workshop, you can take home a complimentary...
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Join the Town of Gilbert this September for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve! A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizen scientist to work together to document the plants and animals present at one time in a given area. Experts from across Arizona will be on site to teach...
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Join us for a joyful morning of birding and non-partisan canvassing reaching out to registered voters who care deeply about the environment and climate change but need some encouragement to get out and vote. Birding at 7am. Training & canvassing 8:30am-11am. Registration for this event is free with Environmental Voter Project.
Free
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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. Volunteers will meet Park...
Free
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Come join us as we welcome the Environmental Education Exchange! This non-profit organization will be show casing four presentations throughout the school year to teach different age groups the importance of recycling and water use. "To Good to Throw Away" is a program geared towards homeschoolers in the 3rd and 4th grade. This three-part recycling...
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Turn waste into resources and build healthy desert soils with this class. Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products. By integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, and more, you can bring desert soils to life. Learn how to...
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5 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Learn about our impact on the world and the actions we can take to better our environment. Join us in leading our community toward sustainability by using the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - in an interactive way through activities and projects. This series for teens will meet in September and October and will include...
Free
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Stop on by the library to learn about buzzing bees and how they make our world go 'round! Bee sure to make a seed ball while you are here. It's the bee's knees!
Free
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3 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Flagstaff, Arizona was the world’s first community designated an International Dark Sky Place for its active efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the visibility of the night sky. There are now over 130 dark-sky communities, places, and parks globally. Arizona alone has 17 dark-sky places, which is more than any other location in the...
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It’s WMG’s 20-year anniversary, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! After 20 years of hard work and big accomplishments to care for our watershed, we’re going to have a blowout party Friday night at our Living Lab in the Palo Verde neighborhood. Everyone is invited to this party, with activities for all...
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Visit the newly furnished Cliffs Ranger Station on National Public Lands Day (free entrance). Cliffs Ranger Station is one of Arizona's oldest surviving log structures and Walnut Canyon National Monument's original headquarters. NPS preservation staff at the cabin will share the history of the cabin and how the NPS preserves historic structures. Usually closed to...
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When in drought, conserve! Starting with your outdoor watering. Learn how much, how often, and how long you should water based on the type of plants within your landscape. This program will help you determine how to set a proper watering schedule so you're not overwatering or underwatering. This program is supported by the City...
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Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The monthly speaker series hosts guest lecturers from the Chandler Nature Center, with coffee refreshments provided Speaker: Angela Judd. Topic: Benefits of Seed Saving
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Bookman’s Science Writing Fair in Collaboration with the Festival of Science and the Northern Arizona Book Festival There are so many ways to spread knowledge to readers of all ages in accessible, fun ways. Join this workshop to learn how to turn environmental information about the Colorado Plateau into comic books, poetry, broadsides, fiction, essays,...
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5 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. Volunteers will meet Park Assistant Doug Robertson outside of the main building at the entry station where he’ll sign them. After signing in, volunteers will be directed to where...
Free
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit on the fourth Monday of each month for our Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll...
Free
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4 events,
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Flagstaff 4th grade students and their teachers enjoy a day of water education and exploration! Community and sponsor volunteers lead activities to teach students about watersheds, groundwater, the water cycle, and water conservation technology. It's a fun day of water learning! Thank you to our sponsors & partners who make this possible! When 7 a.m....
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Let's tag migrating monarchs for scientific research with Southwest Monarch Study in Cornville! Nets, tags and data collection training provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no sandals). Site directions provided upon registration. Reservations are required. Reservation Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased...
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4 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Let's tag migrating monarchs for scientific research with Southwest Monarch Study in Cornville! Nets, tags and data collection training provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (no sandals). Site directions provided upon registration. Reservations are required. Reservation Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is pleased...
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Chances are you have heard of the Red-tailed hawk but what about the Ferruginous Hawk? North America's largest hawk species. Sadly, the Ferruginous Hawk is a species of concern in Arizona. Learn about this unique species and meet IRFC's Quinn, the rarest hawk in Northern Arizona in person! Webinar Registration Part of...
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We are so excited to be offering Payson 4th grade students and their teachers a day of water education and exploration! Community and sponsor volunteers lead activities to teach students about watersheds, groundwater, the water cycle, and water conservation technology. It's a fun day of water learning! Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners that make...
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Learn the basics on how to save seed from common vegetables and native plants. A NATIVE Seed Search Seed School Graduate will give a presentation on the importance of saving seed and a hands-on workshop that covers several methods of seed saving, along with an invitation to join in the saving of our world’s biodiversity. Presented by...
Free
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4 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Learn more about how the animals and humans of Galapagos, an idyllic UNESCO World Heritage Site, are in jeopardy because of an overpopulation of rats on the islands. Dr. Loretta Mayer shares details of her work to restore ecological balance to this area without resorting to poison. Part of the Flagstaff Festival...
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Dr Duan Biggs (NAU), Dr Alex Braczcowski (NAU and Griffith University, Australia), and Emily Renn (NAU and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project) will share their experiences from the field on how community science can strengthen co-existence with carnivores. Part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science 🎉 The Flagstaff Festival of Science is...
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This class will teach you everything you need to know to start vermi-composting in a 17 gallon bin. In this workshop class you will make and take home your very own worm habitat. Includes: 17 gallon bin, bedding materials, and worms Duration: 1.5hrs Notes: Each registration includes 1 guest. First half of the class is standing...
$75
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Join us on a tour of the Harrenburg Wash Natural Area to learn about a project Coconino County Parks and Recreation and Natural Channel Design are conducting to enhance our local riparian habitat. The tour will provide information about the natural area and the restoration project. Participants will learn about the area's hydrology and history....
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Smart controllers automatically adjust your irrigation schedule by not watering when it rains, applying more water during the hot dry summer, and reducing runoff on slopes through cycle and soaking. Learn how to program your smart controller to water efficiently based on your landscapes design, type of plants, soil, and weather conditions. This program is...
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The Rogers Lake Community Forest will be the first community forest in the Southwest. The community forest will support conservation, education, and sustainable recreation. The activity will explain the function and purpose of the community forest and the significance of the land. It will be a guided hike on the land, with education from staff...
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Life of a raptor is hard, some play the game better than others. The Saker Falcon is one species that is losing the game. Come play the game of life as a raptor and find out if you win. Learn about the endangered Saker Falcon and meet Enedina, IRFC's Saker Falcon, up close! ...
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Join retired Kaibab National Forest archaeologist and Willow Bend Board Member Neil Weintraub for a 1.5 mile round trip hike to the Keyhole Sink Native American petroglyphs that are about 1000 years ago. Along the way you will learn about the forest's rich cultural history and about the importance of ongoing forest restoration treatments. Bring...
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