Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike–Christmas Bird Count
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek
Free with Park Fee
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Carefree Christmas Bird Count
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
$21.95 – $45.95
Week of Events
Monday, December 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike–Christmas Bird Count
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December 29, 2025 -Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Carefree Christmas Bird Count
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December 29, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Santa Cruz River at Trico Rd. with Gerry Hodge
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December 29, 2025 -Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike–Christmas Bird Count
As part of the Carefree Christmas Bird Count, Ranger Eric is offering a guided bird hike along a loop of the Spur Cross, Metate, and Towhee Trails at Spur Cross to look for birds of the Sonoran Desert and riparian habitats while we help with the bird count. We will spend extra time at the Solar Oasis to...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Carefree Christmas Bird Count
Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the north Valley? Then sign up for the Monday, December 29 Carefree Christmas Bird Count! This count includes Cave Creek Regional Park, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, Jewel of the Creek Preserve, and other locations in the surrounding Cave Creek...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Bird Alliance: Santa Cruz River at Trico Rd. with Gerry Hodge
We’ll walk a little over ½ mile up the flowing Santa Cruz River deep in the agricultural fields of Marana. The walking is open because the cattle have tramped down the brush and have created paths to follow. The trails are lumpy and littered with cow pies. Trip difficulty: Moderate. A one mile walk over...
Free – $5
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
$21.95 – $45.95
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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December 30, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding for EveryBODY at El Rio Preserve with Marcia OBara
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December 30, 2025 -Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding for EveryBODY at El Rio Preserve with Marcia OBara
Join Marcia OBara 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...
Free
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
$21.95 – $45.95
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, January 2, 2026
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January 2, 2026 -Tucson Bird Alliance: The Race to 100 with Donito Burgess and Luke Safford
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January 2, 2026 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Sabino Canyon with Jean and Mark Hengesbaugh
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January 2, 2026 -Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
Tucson Bird Alliance: The Race to 100 with Donito Burgess and Luke Safford
Let’s see if we can start out 2026 with 100 species! Exact route to be determined by leaders and shared with group the week before. We will split up into two groups of 10, one led by Donito, the other led by Luke, and we’ll meet up in the middle to have a quick lunch...
$50 – $100
Tucson Bird Alliance: Sabino Canyon with Jean and Mark Hengesbaugh
We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee or pass required. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes always recommended. Beginning birders welcome. Leaders are...
Free – $5
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
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 and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If you are a bird watcher you may hit...
Free with Park Fee
Saturday, January 3, 2026
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January 3, 2026 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park with Jim Gessaman
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January 3, 2026 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Gilbert Water Ranch (Phoenix Metro Area) with Kathe Anderson
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January 3, 2026 -Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Tucson Bird Alliance: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park with Jim Gessaman
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
Tucson Bird Alliance: Gilbert Water Ranch (Phoenix Metro Area) with Kathe Anderson
We’ll start at 8am at the Water Ranch, one of the top birding destinations in the Phoenix metro area, usually yielding 45-50 species in a typical two-hour cool season walk, including wintering waterfowl, waders, shorebirds, common desert species and often some surprises. Perhaps we’ll find some White Pelicans, and secretive Wilson’s Snipe should be back. Wrap up around 11:15...
Free – $5
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026 -McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk
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January 4, 2026 -Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Bird Walk
Join our bird experts on this 2-hour walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren, Gila woodpecker, ladder-backed woodpecker, Harris’s hawk, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. Restrooms available at the trailhead, but no water. Bring water and snacks for the...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...
Free with Park Fee