Join Kim Aikins for an outing designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at Marana Parks & Rec’s newer birding spot: El Rio Open Space Preserve. Here, we’ll look for migrating waterfowl, Vermilion Flycatchers, and a variety of other species. We...
$35/member, $50/non-member. Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: About 1.3 miles. Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain: None. Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at the park’s entrance. Benches are available at periodic intervals around the wetlands. Late September is peak fall migration activity at Sweetwater Wetlands! Fall migration is regarded by...
National Public Lands Day is an annual event that encourages the public to connect with the public lands around them. This can include joining volunteer projects at your local public lands or just simply getting outdoors, exploring nature safely and responsibly while supporting efforts to learn about and protect these special places. This National Public...
Join NAU's Apex, Arizona Archaeology Project for a guided tour of a Depression-era logging camp along the Grand Canyon Railway and learn about historical archaeology in Arizona! Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The Tour will be outside of Tusayan, Arizona, but we will arrange a meeting place in Flagstaff. Reservations are required. Email [email protected]...
Rim Tour: Reservation required. Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 27th! As a 'thank you' to our Northern Arizona community, we offer free admission. Explore one of the world's best-preserved meteorite impact sites, take in the breathtaking views, and experience a day filled with adventure, discovery, activities,...
Flagstaff has its faults; geologic faults, that is! On this guided geology tour, we will visit several faults exposed around town to observe the rock formations involved, the amount of offset along fault strands, and interpret the age of activity. We will consider how these faults fit into the regional tectonic setting and discuss a...