Award-winning artist and naturalist Walt Anderson and professional photographer Kevin Floerke lead a 4-hour in-the-field bird photography workshop. Learn how to use insights into avian behavior to anticipate, plan, and...
This field trip begins in Camp Verde where we will turn off from South Oasis Road and go up Forest Service Road 136 to trailhead parking adjacent to the Copper Canyon...
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,...
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...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric while participating in the City Nature Challenge! Join Ranger Eric to look for...
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,...
The name comes from a freshwater source that Native Americans used centuries ago. Although not flowing like descriptions of the past, it is a lovely spot protected by towering cottonwoods....
One of the many reasons we hold the festival at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is its location in the heart of the Verde River riparian corridor. An easy walk...
Granite Basin offers great higher-altitude birding in Ponderosa Pine habitat while still being close to the town of Prescott. A popular USFS recreational site, with a small lake, Granite Basin...
We'll begin at Cornville's Windmill Park, on the banks of Oak Creek. We'll look for tanagers, blackbirds, orioles, sparrows, and flycatchers in the adjacent pastures, and swallows over the creek....
Sparrows are challenging to identify and Homer is not only knowledgeable, he can help you to master this skill. As one of our most popular guides, he will help you...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs...
Free- MUST RSVP 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...
Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake...
This trip is about backyards and attracting birds. We will visit two very different backyard habitats. First stop the Armstrong yard-- an all riparian setting on Oak Creek followed by...
Cockscomb-Ground Control-Outer Limits Loop On this hike guests will climb the shoulder of the Cockscomb formation in West Sedona using a moderate three trail loop. We’ll depart from the Aerie...
This plant walk will begin at the Tuzigoot Visitor Center, and will descend from there to Tavasci Marsh. Severed from the Verde River nearly 10,000 years ago, Tavasci Marsh is...
Dr. Larry Stevens, director of the Springs Stewardship Institute will lead an easy walk through Montezuma Well to look at this world-renowned spring ecosystem, its geologic setting and evolutionary history, 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...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Discover the beauty of saving water at the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See amazing desert plants and learn how they survive in an arid desert. We will take...
Trees are awesome! They’re also complex, long-lived, and not always forgiving to care for. It can be hard to tell good advice from bad. This 90-minute class will teach you...
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...
Help with the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and learn about the free smartphone app iNaturalist that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science!...
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting. Featuring an overview of the geology, United Verde Copper Co....
Come learn about the Common black hawk. Consider signing up for the Common Black Hawk graphite drawing class, which follows immediately after this lecture. Cost: $15 Part of...
Two hours to exercise mind, body, and spirit while communing with nature and engaging your creative muse. All while in Dead Horse Ranch State Park! This is a unique location...
Arizona’s rivers, streams, and wetlands are home to two fascinating semi-aquatic mammals—the North American Beaver and the North American River Otter. While they share similar habitats, these animals live very...
Geoff will be teaching an old-fashioned method called graphite transfer. This is a simple process that uses graphite paper to transfer an image reference onto drawing paper. One helpful way...
Arizona's Venomous Snakes—identification and desert safety, by Brett Smith of Sonoran Reptiles Reptiles are an often undervalued cornerstone in every environment, including your very own backyard. These animals play an...
Watching warblers is a truly satisfying experience. This presentation will focus on characteristics, behaviors, and other clues for the identification of warblers and will be useful for the expert and...
Following a catered dinner, Melissa and Steve will share their talk. Melissa and Steve will discuss the theme of "Reciprocal Birding", sharing insights (and bloopers) from the writing of their...
Have you ever wanted to try hunting, or harvest your own food? The Outdoor Skills Network is your one-stop resource for events offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and a...
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike to the top of Yavapai Point. Join us for a 3-mile hike on the moderately difficult Pipeline and Yavapai Point trails. These trails feature...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric while participating in the City Nature Challenge! Join Ranger Eric to look for...
