Known as the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, it is a remote, protected, and scenic area that cuts through the Mogollon Rim, offering a stunning, less-visited alternative to the nearby Sedona red rocks, complete with a perennial creek and lush riparian habitat. You might encounter Gray Vireo, Scott's Oriole, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Brewer’s, Lark and Black-throated sparrows, Common...
BA Field Trip The Agua Fria National Monument is one of our National Park treasures managed by The Bureau of Land Management. We’ll bird along the Agua Fria River riparian...
Learn about the birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy, short bird walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric on this easy guided walk to learn about the resident...
his trip will be taking us into a lush riparian habitat, including a shady park with a little stream and an open area good for sparrows. This location is a...
In the Black Hills Range, Mingus' summit is the second highest at more than 4,000 Ft.. Birds we have encountered include the Steller’s Jay, Pygmy Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush,...
IBA Trip Important Bird Areas are designated for good reason, and the Upper Verde IBA is indeed special. We will have the rare opportunity to access the verdant confluence of...
Ah, Willow and Watson! These two lakes are the very heart of the Willow-Watson Important Bird Area, bordered by the magnificent Prescott Dells. They are also the top two eBird hotspots for Yavapai County. This trip will be easy walking on level trails, about two miles total. We will tour Watson Woods looking for returning...
Begin with birding at the Stransky home, where warm mugs and fresh pastries accompany the quiet flutter of birds at the feeders, viewed from the comfort of indoors. For those...
This trip features the Keynote Speakers Melissa Fratello & Steven Prager and premier local guide, Lisa Grubbs. The Page Springs area is a favorite hangout for birds and birders alike. This trip will take you to one of the locals’ favorite hot spots on the banks of Oak Creek. Bubbling Ponds has been a project...
Let the birds come to you! Bring your favorite camp chair, binoculars, a little refreshment, and just enjoy birding as the time slips by. You will only have to walk...
Join us for a peaceful and mindful walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that calls this area home. These calm, mindful walks are designed to be accessible and welcoming for all. Please reach out with any accessibility needs so...
Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Join Ranger Eric on...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Derik will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Derik 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 and...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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...
Cultivate your curiosity with this broad introduction to nature journaling. Led by artist, educator, and all-things-nature enthusiast, Dakota Drake, this workshop combines art, science, and personal journaling. No prior drawing...
Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Join Ranger Eric on...
Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Join Ranger Eric on...
Friends of the Verde River and The Nature Conservancy recently released the 2025 update to the Verde Watershed Report Card, which was originally released in 2020. The Watershed Report Card...
Chat (GPT): Not AI, but real information about this year’s featured bird: the charismatic Yellow-breasted Chat. Long classified with Wood Warblers, scientists have now assigned it to its own family. We’ll...
This presentation provides an overview of the I-17 Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass, a multi-agency project involving the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Forest...
The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create...
In this nature journaling workshop, attendees will be learning different methods of drawing trees. Led by artist and tree enthusiast Dakota Drake, this workshop combines observational drawing, botany, and journaling. No prior drawing experience or science background is required, just an enthusiasm to observe and record the local flora. Be sure you see her morning...
Join Eric Moore in this two-hour class. Don't know where to start birding or what equipment you'll need? What should you be looking for? Eric will point you in the...
Bearizona is home to many rescue North American river otters. Come learn about these amazing species and how Bearizona uses a scientific approach to their behavior, welfare, and nutrition. Explore the playful world of river otters in Friends of the Verde River's newest treasure "Otter Spotter", read by native Arizonan and beloved children's book author,...
rizona is home to two remarkable eagle species—the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle—each uniquely adapted to the state’s diverse landscapes. This educational talk explores how these powerful birds of...
A guided art experience involves a facilitator leading individuals or groups through creative processes with hands-on creation using specific prompts, techniques, or themes. Here Jeni O’Callaghan will lead the group through this process creating the same subject matter, but each of us with different outcomes. All supplies provided. Cost: $40 Rating: 1 Transportation: Self Drive ...
Sparrows are often overlooked and considered the Little Brown Jobbies (LBJ's) of the birding world, however sparrows can be a pleasure to observe. From the skulky Abert's Towhee to the...
FREE- MUST RSVP In this hands-on workshop you'll learn the basics of optical equipment, the most important tool for both beginning and advanced birding. Learn about binoculars, scopes, tripods, digi-scoping,...
Formerly known as STEAM Lab, this refreshed program brings nature and STEAM together in hands-on adventures! Interactive experiments and creative projects invite kids to explore, invent, and uncover the wonders...
Join us for some social time with light refreshments, a movie and a chance to hear from local experts about beavers in Arizona. Movie will start at 5pm. About the film Sometimes the best solutions to the biggest problems can be found in the most unexpected places. Meet the beaver believers: five scientists and a...
We'll be walking and birding along the riparian corridor of the Jail Trail that starts in Old Town Cottonwood. Bring along a flashlight, as well as your binoculars, and maybe...