BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CAZCA - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CAZCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cazca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CAZCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260824T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261031T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T161419Z CREATED:20260812T221147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T161419Z UID:13453-1787554800-1793440800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Arboriculture Workforce Training DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nThe Urban Nature Tree Worker Apprentice program teaches tree work to safety and arboricultural standards (ANSI z133 & a300\, respectively). Learn a valuable trade\, enact stewardship values\, and build a career! The curriculum includes knots\, biology\, climbing\, chainsaws\, pruning\, etc so graduates can enter the workforce prepared for higher skilled tasks and higher pay. $20/hour. No experience necessary. Starts August 24th & continues 10 consecutive weeks. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nAug 24th-Oct 31st\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nUnlimited Potential at George B. Brooks Sr. Community School 3146 E Wier Ave\, Phoenix AZ 85040\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/arboriculture-workforce-training/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Urban-Nature_Event-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T160236Z CREATED:20260717T203604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160236Z UID:13404-1787731200-1789578000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Certificate of Interpretive Guiding DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nThe nationally recognized Certificate of Interpretive Guiding (CIG) program is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about developing and leading interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history\, definitions\, and principles of interpretation. During the course\, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation\, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful\, enjoyable\, relevant\, organized\, and thematic\, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nAug 26\, Sept 2\,9\,16\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nNorth Mountain Visitors Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/certificate-of-interpretive-guiding/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NAI_Event-Featured-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T173000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231012Z CREATED:20260825T211510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231012Z UID:13594-1789579800-1789579800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz - Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin Maricopa County Parks and Recreation this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! Learn more about butterflies at a Maricopa County Parks and Recreation workshop on September 16th (5:30PM-7PM)\, then put your skills to the test at upcoming butterfly monitoring events on Spetember 19th (8:30AM-12PM). \n\nParticipate in a national pollinator BioBlitz!\nLearn to identify and monitor native butterflies.\nHelp track butterfly populations and diversity.\nAnd much more!\n\nTo register for the virtual workshop visit this page: \nhttps://signup.com/g o/VgpAnsU \nThe BioBlitz will take place at the following parks: \n\nEstrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\nhttps://signup.com/go/NcqBOwT\n\n\nHassayampa River Preserve Nature Center\n\nhttps://signup.com/go/xeZMbdo\n\n\nSpur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Dragonfly Parking Lot\n\nhttps://signup.com/go/RsTFfQd\n\n\nWhite Tank Mountain Regional Park Parking Area 4\n\nhttps://signup.com/go/FmgQsWB\n\n\nUsery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\nhttps://signup.com/go/truuAMb\n\n\n\nPlease register using the links above. \nLearn more about The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation butterfly program: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/butterfly-monitoring/. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nSept 16\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nMultiple Parks\, see description\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BioBlitz\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nSept 19\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nMultiple Parks\, see description\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register using the links in the description above. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/mcpr-bb/ CATEGORIES:Protect & Connect,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Butterfly-BioBlitz-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260918T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260918T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T230709Z CREATED:20260825T222917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T230709Z UID:13693-1789718400-1789731000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and help the desert grow! \nParticipants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \nThis hands-on activity supports ecological restoration and helps give native plants a better chance to take root in the landscape. To learn more about the Maricopa County Parks Desert Defenders Program\, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring water and a snack. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, or bring an apron. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors near the nature center. \nFamilies are encouraged to participate! Parents or guardians must remain present with minors\, and this activity is recommended for participants ages 5 and up. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nSept 18\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nCave Creek Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-seed-pellet-making-workshop-cave-creek/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Seed-Pellet-Making-Workshop-Featured-Image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260903T181805Z CREATED:20260903T181759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181805Z UID:13807-1790445600-1790456400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Event with Just Roughin' It DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nJoin Just Roughin’ It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve! Here is what we’ve got going on so far and more details coming soon! \n6-9pm – Food Trucks and Vendors6-7pm – Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA7:30-9:30pm – Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve – keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. \nCome out and celebrate the end of summer with all your friends and neighbors in the Sheaborhood. \nTable and chairs will be provided by AZ Home Girls. \nIMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE HIKE!! \nOur hikes are about 3-4 miles in length with a hiking time of about 1.5 -2 hours. We try to keep all hikes at about moderate in difficulty with no more that 600 ft change in elevation. \nWe will let you know what hike we are doing the day of the hike when you meet us at the store. We like mystery and intrigue:) \nFor the Hike – please bring ample water – at least 1 liter\, trail snacks\, a headlamp or flashlight of 250 lumens or more (the flashlight on your phone IS NOT sufficient) and appropriate clothing for the weather. Plus\, please wear broken in and proper footwear for rugged trails. You will be required to sign a waiver to participate before we start the hike. \n7:15 pm – Meet at Just Roughin’ It at 10880 N 32nd St in Phoenix. We will disclose the trailhead plus is a great place to find some people to carpool with. If you forgot something for the hike\, you can purchase from the store before we head out. \n7:30 pm – We all drive to the trailhead. It is best to carpool if possible as some trailheads are small (and we need to park where there is no gate). \n9:30 pm – We should be finished with the hike. Give some high fives\, say your goodbyes and don’t forget to get a ride back to your vehicle. \nThis event is free but tips will be greatly appreciated. \nJust Roughin’ It – 10880 N 32nd St Phoenix AZ 85028 \nThis is a community hike organized by Just Roughin’ It. Any inappropriate or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave the group. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nSept 26th\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nJust Roughin' It 10880 N 32nd StPhoenix AZ 85028\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/full-moon-event-with-just-roughin-it/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261002T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261002T113000 DTSTAMP:20260825T230458Z CREATED:20260825T223304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T230458Z UID:13701-1790928000-1790940600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Usery Mountain DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and help the desert grow! \nParticipants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \nThis hands-on activity supports ecological restoration and helps give native plants a better chance to take root in the landscape. To learn more about the Maricopa County Parks Desert Defenders Program\, visit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring water and a snack. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\, or bring an apron. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors near the nature center. \nFamilies are encouraged to participate! Parents or guardians must remain present with minors\, and this activity is recommended for participants ages 5 and up. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOct 2\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nUsery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-seed-pellet-making-workshop-usery-mountain/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Seed-Pellet-Making-Workshop-Featured-Image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T160917Z CREATED:20260812T215624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160917Z UID:13435-1791014400-1792252800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Mesa Tree Stewards Cohort 5 DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nBecome a Community Tree Steward! Join this free\, hands-on urban forestry training in Mesa to learn practical tree care skills\, improve the local tree canopy\, and make a lasting impact. You do not need to live in the City of Mesa to participate. Participants receive a certificate of completion\, hands-on field experience\, and trees to help expand the canopy in prioritized Mesa neighborhoods. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOct 3rd & 17th\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nCity of Mesa (virtual and in person)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/mesa-tree-stewards-cohort-5/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore,Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mesa-tree-stewards_Event-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261030T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261030T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231859Z CREATED:20260825T213416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231859Z UID:13624-1793347200-1793356200@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss Estrella Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOctober 30\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nEstrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261031T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231832Z CREATED:20260825T214016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231832Z UID:13635-1793433600-1793442600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss San Tan Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nOct 31\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nSan Tan Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261101T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231646Z CREATED:20260825T222001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231646Z UID:13687-1793520000-1793529000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss White Tank Mountains Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 1\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nWhite Tank Mountains Regional Park - Parking Area 4\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss-white-tank-mountains-regional-park/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231627Z CREATED:20260825T220726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231627Z UID:13666-1793865600-1793874600@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss McDowell Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 5\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nMcDowell Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss-mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231609Z CREATED:20260825T220135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231609Z UID:13649-1793952000-1793961000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss Cave Creek Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 6\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nCave Creek Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss-cave-creek-regional-park/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231535Z CREATED:20260825T221158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231535Z UID:13673-1794038400-1794047400@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 7\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nSpur Cross Ranch Conservation Area - Main Parking Lot\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss-spur-cross-ranch-conservation-area/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194220Z CREATED:20260904T194215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T194220Z UID:13818-1794049200-1794060000@cazca.org SUMMARY:Naturepalooza! DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\n\nJoin us at 11am to 2pm at Just Roughin’ It to learn some things about our public lands and the animals that inhabit them.\nWe’re teaming up with local heroes—from land management agencies to non-profits and desert animal rehab groups—to celebrate and protect the wild places we all love.\nStop by to meet the folks working behind the scenes to keep our trails open\, our lands thriving\, and our native critters safe. Expect education\, inspiration\, and maybe a few adorable rescued animals. It’s a day to get outside\, give back\, and geek out over public lands.\nWe will have Liberty Wildlife here with some educational raptors\, Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary with some reptiles and Arizona Bat Rescue with some bats and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center with their amazing volunteers.\nThe following organizations will be here as well. We will be adding to this list!National Forest FoundationArizona Trail AssociationGrand Canyon Wolf Recovery ProjectAncestral LandsArizona Sustainability AllianceCAZCAArizona Conservation CorpArizona Wildlife FederationArizona Department of Forestry and Fire ManagementTickets are not requited to attend the event.\nIMPORTANT NOTEThere will be wild animals on the premises. We ask you leave pets at home and keep the kids under a watchful eye. Everyone participating are volunteers and are donating their time to share their knowledge with you. Please be respectful and yes\, it is totally lame we have to say this.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 7\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nJust Roughin It 10880 N 32nd St Phoenix\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n accessibility\nCAZCA is dedicated to hosting inclusive\, accessible events so all participants can engage in and enjoy the program. Please email us with your accessibility needs at cazca@dbg.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nNo\, tickets are not required for the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/naturepalooza/ CATEGORIES:Love & Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261108T103000 DTSTAMP:20260825T231445Z CREATED:20260825T221613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T231445Z UID:13680-1794124800-1794133800@cazca.org SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Native Seed Toss Usery Mountain Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Naturepalooza!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Description\nIt is time to toss Marcopa County Parks and Recreation seed pellets! Join them! \nThey will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the local environment. \nTo learn more about the Desert Defender Program\, visit https://cazca.org/project/desert-defenders/. \nPlease bring work gloves\, water\, and a snack. Wear a long-sleeved shirt\, pants\, and closed-toed shoes. This activity requires hiking along nature trails. \nFamily participation is encouraged; however\, parents must be present for minors\, and it is recommended that participants be at least five years of age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE:\n\n\n\n\nNov 8\, 2026\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time:\n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location:\n\n\n\nUsery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to Register?\nYes\, please register for the event using our partner’s registration page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Partners\nCAZCA functions through extensive partnerships to stand together and further our conservation efforts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n BioBlitz \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz – Butterfly Workshop & BioBlitz\n \n Sep 16\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Maricopa County this year for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n \n \n \n Maricopa County Seed Pellet Making Workshop Cave Creek\n \n Sep 18\, 2026 \n \n \n Participants will learn how to create native seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay\, soil or compost\, and water. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how native seeds are processed and prepared before they’re transformed into seed pellets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partner Event \n \n full moon hike \n \n \n \n \n Full Moon Event with Just Roughin’ It\n \n Sep 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Join Just Roughin It for an evening of good eats from your favorite local food trucks\, a native desert landscaping workshop from the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA)\, local outdoor vendors\, and a full moon hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve!\n\n6-9pm - Food Trucks and Vendors\n6-7pm - Native Desert Landscaping Workshop with CAZCA\n7:30-9:30pm - Full Moon Hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve - keep reading below for important details if you are choosing to participate in the hike. URL:https://cazca.org/events/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreation-native-seed-toss-usery-mountain-regional-park/ CATEGORIES:Sustain & Restore ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cazca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maricopa-Native-Seed-Toss-Featured-Image-1-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR