Local Events
There's A LOT to do in the Phoenix valley - so much that it can be difficult to keep track of it all! We've aggregated some of our favorites. Come back often!
If there's an upcoming event you think we should share, send us an email with all the information!
International Vulture Awareness Day
Join us on Saturday, September 5th at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum for International Vulture Awareness Day! Event runs from 6:30 am to 12 pm. For more information, see here.
Join us on Saturday, September 5th at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum for International Vulture Awareness Day! Event runs from 6:30 am to 12 pm. For more information, see here.

Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Monday, September 21st from 7 am to 9 am, the Desert Rivers Audubon Society is hosting a bird walk at the Higley Ponds. For more information, see here.
Monday, September 21st from 7 am to 9 am, the Desert Rivers Audubon Society is hosting a bird walk at the Higley Ponds. For more information, see here.
There are a variety of events offered throughout the Maricopa County Park system - from full moon hikes to early morning birding walks - there's likely to be something that piques your interest. To find out more, visit the Maricopa County Parks website. There's a dropdown selector on the page that allows you to search by individual parks.
Fall Raptor Migration Monitoring
Conducted daily through September by Hawkwatch International at the Grand Canyon National Raptor Monitoring Site (west of Yaki Point). Free public spotting sessions from 9 am to 4 pm.
Conducted daily through September by Hawkwatch International at the Grand Canyon National Raptor Monitoring Site (west of Yaki Point). Free public spotting sessions from 9 am to 4 pm.


