News from Be Outdoors Arizona

Willow Bend Quest- Paved Route

Synopsis: 

This quest takes you on a fun and general education tour of the Willow Bend grounds!  Learn about the local environment, local art, and the unique Willow Bend building and gardens while staying on an easily accessible paved route.

Location

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
928 779 1745
703 East Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ, 86001

Willow Bend Quest

Synopsis: 

This quest takes you on a fun and general education tour of the Willow Bend grounds!  Learn about the local environment, local art, and the unique Willow Bend building and gardens.

Location

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
928 779 1745
703 East Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ, 86001

Water for Everyone

Synopsis: 

This Quest takes you through the Riparian Preserve to learn more about Arizona's precious water resources.

Location

Riparian Preserve
480-503-6744
2757 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Gilbert, AZ, 85234

Desert Oasis Quest

Synopsis: 

A tributary of the Colorado River, the Bill Williams River is an important ecological area. Boasting one of the last remaining stands of mature Cottonwood and Willow forest within the surrounding desert, this riparian oasis provides a rare habitat for a huge diversity of wildlife.

Location

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge
928-667-4144
60911 Highway 95
Parker, AZ, 85344

South Mountain Nature Quest

Synopsis: 

Just a quick note before we start. Our Nature Quest asks you to both think about the environment around you, and to try and answer some questions about it. Some of those questions we hope you can figure out for yourselves, but others may take a bit more information. We’ve provided a web page where you can find more information about your journey. You can learn more about this nature quest at: http://www.nakedscience.org/NatureQuest

Location

South Pointe High School
602-243-0600
8325 South Central Ave
Phoenix , AZ, 85042

The Intersections Quest

Synopsis: 

About 10 years ago, community partners joined forces to restore the Salt River (Rio Salado). Learn the river's story and explore this interesting area located just minutes from downtown Phoenix.

Location

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
602-468-6470
3131 S. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ, 85040

SAVE OUR PARKS! Protect Arizona’s History, Our Legacy, and Our Future

 Monday, February 1, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Arizona House of Representatives lawn
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix