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Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Sycamore Canyon Field Trip

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

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...

$75

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

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...

Free with Park Fee

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Mingus Mountain Field Trip

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

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,...

$90

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Upper Verde IBA Field Trip

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

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...

$105

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Armchair Birding

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

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...

Free

Rio Salado Audubon Center: Thursday Guided Nature Walk

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix

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...

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

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...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: City Nature Challenge Practice Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

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...

Free with Park Fee

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: The Yellow-breasted Chat

Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood

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...

$15

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Wildlife Overpasses in Arizona

Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood

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...

$15

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Optics with The Lookout

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

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,...

Free