BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Phoenix: outdoors\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, A merica/Phoenix). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscrib e rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https:/ /caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains inf ormation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/phoenix-az/this-weekend-outdoors.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Phoenix: outdoors\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, America/Phoenix). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscri be rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https: //caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains in formation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Phoenix · outdoors · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk DTSTART:20260918T141500Z DTEND:20260918T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T062421Z UID:10043317-1789715700-1789726500@scitechinstitute.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat o f the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to iden tify birds by sight and sound\, about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique\, and about citizen science apps like eBird and iNa turalist. We will walk at least 1 mile on the trails\, which are mostly fl at and shaded\, with some uneven or sandy surfaces. Some binoculars are av ailable to borrow. Please wear sturdy footwear and sun protection\, and ca rry ample water for yourself. \nMEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center \nGoogle Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V5BnHQrAfszGU9ru6 \nLimit 10 participants. To register\, please call the Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9 with y our name\, phone number\, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered\, please call the Visito r Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration fo r this program will close on 9/16. \nPLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather\, including extreme heat events and thunderstorms. The Maricopa County Parks website (http://w ww.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the pro gram’s current status. Please check the program listing online or call t he Nature Center before coming to the park. \nAges 13+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062421Z LOCATION:Hassayampa River Preserve\, 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89\, Wickenburg\, AZ\, 85390\, United States URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreatio n-guided-bird-walk-110/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:SciTech Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/add-event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agility Skills Beginner/Novice w/Deb DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T151535Z UID:10065735-1789722000-1789725600@azdogsports.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Pet Supplies Plus\n10624 N. 32nd St.\, Phoenix 85028
Next to Ace Hardware – NW corner 32/Shea
Google Maps Location\nWhat a great t ime for novice agility teams to practice some skills INDOORS in an air con ditioned room.\nWorking on Jumps\, Wraps\, Pushes\, contacts\, weave pole entry’s\, Threadle wrap and Threadle  slice. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T151535Z LOCATION:Pet Supplies Plus\, 10624 N. 32nd St\, Phoenix\, 85028\, United S tates URL:https://azdogsports.com/event/agility-skills-beginner-novice-w-deb/202 6-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:AZ Dog Sports X-SOURCE-URL:https://azdogsports.com/dog-trainers-in-phoenix-az END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Homeschool Day (Protect our Pollinators) DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T182656Z UID:10043315-1789722000-1789733700@scitechinstitute.org CATEGORIES:community,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Go Team Pollinator! Today the focus is on our small but mighty (and mighty important!) pollinators\, who play a key role in keeping our desert beautiful and providing food for many animals\, including humans! W e explore from flies to butterflies\, gnats to bats\, and so much more! Th ree different 35-minute workshops will take place on the half-hour startin g at 9:00am and Rangers Jacque\, Nikki and Olivia will be your guides. Po llinators: Celebrities like bees\, butterflies and hummingbirds get most of the attention but let’s not forget about the low-key beetles\, ants\, moths and more that keep the system in motion. You can also take part in a relay race to experience some of the obstacles a pollinator must overcom e to get the job done. Invasive Species: Learn about some of the invasiv e\, non-native plants in our area that take over habitat and prevent nativ e plants from growing – and reduce food available to our pollinators! Yo u can also play a game to see how human and natural factors impact the sur vival and success of our native species. The struggle is real! Plant a Se ed: Become a Pollinator Protector by planting native seeds in a pot that you can take home. Find out which plant types and colors attract different pollinators so you can create a mini oasis in your back yard. \nOptional: Enhance your experience by creating a citizen science record of observati ons we make today (we’ll talk more about that during class!) using your phone or tablet. Download the free iNaturalist app and create an account a t home beforehand\, as there is limited connectivity in the park. (Seek by iNaturalist is an alternative that is geared toward younger users and doe s not use location data). \nOne workshop takes place on the Nature Center ’s shaded back patio\, one workshop is split between indoors and outdoor s\, and one is outdoors the entire time. There is minimal walking on compa cted gravel trail surfaces near the Nature Center and asphalt in the parki ng lot for the games. Wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protective clothing and a hat. Be sure to bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. \nMEETING LOCATION: Nature Center \nNo pre-registra tion required. Upon arrival at the Nature Center\, add your name to the Si gnup Sheet for the Start Time that you want: 9:00am\, 9:40am\, 10:20am\, 1 1:00am\, 11:40am. All three topics (Pollinators\, Invasive Species and Pla nt a Seed) are available at each Start Time and workshops run concurrently . There is a limit of 20 people per time slot. Be sure to give yourself en ough time (2 hours) to take part in all three sessions before the event en ds at 12:15pm! \nAges 6 – 12 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182656Z LOCATION:Usery Mountain Regional Park\, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.\, Mesa\, AZ \, 85207\, United States URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/maricopa-county-parks-and-recreatio n-homeschool-day-protect-our-pollinators/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:SciTech Institute X-SOURCE-URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/add-event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agility Skills Intermediate w/Deb DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T151535Z UID:10065991-1789725600-1789729200@azdogsports.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Pet Supplies Plus\n10624 N. 32nd St.\, Phoenix 85028
Next to Ace Hardware – NW corner 32/Shea
Google Maps Location\nWhat a great t ime for Intermediate agility teams to practice some skills INDOORS in an a ir conditioned room.\nWorking on Jumps\, Wraps\, Pushes\, contacts\, weave pole entry’s\, Threadle wrap and Threadle  slice. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T151535Z LOCATION:Pet Supplies Plus\, 10624 N. 32nd St\, Phoenix\, 85028\, United S tates URL:https://azdogsports.com/event/agility-skills-intermediate-w-deb-2/2026 -09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:AZ Dog Sports X-SOURCE-URL:https://azdogsports.com/dog-trainers-in-phoenix-az END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unity Day Campout (Yavapai/Verde Valley Areas) DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T183911Z UID:17i4m7vv3mjel0rnj4uvnjd3dv@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:http://www.arizona-na.org/events/flyers/20260918_camp.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T183911Z LOCATION:Playground Camp\, Mingus Mountain X-SOURCE-NAME:Arizona NA Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://arizona-na.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dog Days of Summer DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T151822Z UID:411481-1789797600-1789812000@dbg.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early morning s are made for wagging tails and cool trails\, and the Garden opens its pa ths for pups and their people to explore the desert together. Enjoy refres hing hydration stations\, shady rest stops and plenty of photo worthy mome nts. \n\nDogs not permitted at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s\, The RAF Galle ry\, Butterfly Pavilion or Cactus Clubhouse. \nFor the health and safety o f guests and dogs\, please note the following:  \n\nStay hydrated! Water fountains and refill stations are located throughout the Garden.\nClean up after your dog and deposit bagged waste in trash receptacles.\nDogs must be on a leash\, licensed and up-to-date on vaccinations.\nOwners must main tain control of their dogs at all times.\nAny dogs deemed to be aggressive to humans or other dogs will be asked to leave the Garden.\nBe aware of y our dog’s limits and monitor your pet for signs of heat stress.\nWatch t hose noses and paws! Be alert to cactus pieces and other debris on the tra ils and do not allow dogs to wander off trail. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T151822Z URL:https://dbg.org/events/dog-days-of-summer/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Desert Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dbg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Public Access w/Lynn DTSTART:20260919T233000Z DTEND:20260920T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T151535Z UID:10050451-1789835400-1789839000@azdogsports.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill\, especially walking nicely on leash and stay. \nWorking on an advanced lev el of Obedience Training: a dog must master the basic obedience skills: \n \n“Sit\, Stay\, Come\, Down\, Heel” and a dropped leash recall in a st ore in response to verbal commands and/or hand signals. Taking you and you r dog to local\, small\, pet friendly locations to begin to practice the s kills below\nManners: a dog must acquire proper social behavior skills. It includes at a minimum:\nNo aggressive behavior toward people or other ani mals – no biting\, snapping\, snarling\, growling or lunging and barking at them when working off your property.\nNo sniffing merchandise or peopl e or intruding into another dog’s space while on duty.\nSocialize to tol erate strange sights\, sounds\, odors etc. in a wide variety of public set tings.\nIgnores food on the floor or dropped in the dog’s vicinity while working outside the home.\nWorks calmly on leash. No unruly behavior or u nnecessary vocalizations in public settings.\nNo urinating or defecating i n public unless given a specific command or signal to toilet in an appropr iate place. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T151535Z LOCATION:Varying Outdoor Locations URL:https://azdogsports.com/event/beginner-public-access-w-lynn-2-2/2026-0 9-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:AZ Dog Sports X-SOURCE-URL:https://azdogsports.com/dog-trainers-in-phoenix-az END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flashlight Nights: Summer Edition DTSTART:20260920T020000Z DTEND:20260920T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T151822Z UID:411321-1789844400-1789853400@dbg.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure\, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights. As the sun sets\, the desert tra nsforms—revealing new sights\, sounds and surprises after dark. Wander t he trails with a flashlight in hand\, gaze at the stars through telescopes and get up close with fascinating desert animals. Each visit offers somet hing new\, with themed activities that change weekly. \nEvent Lineup \nAug . 15: Sunrise to Starlight\nExperience the Sonoran Desert’s amazing day- to-night transformation! As the blazing sun gives way to cool evenings\, l ook up to observe a sky filled with sparkling stars\, discover familiar co nstellations and hear the fascinating stories people have told about them for generations\n\n\nAug. 22: Critter Crawl\nMeet the animals that inhabit our Sonoran Desert and talk to expert volunteers from Liberty Wildlife an d Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary who care for them. Get up close with so me of the desert’s coolest creepy-crawlies! Join Steve “The BugMan” as he brings his live collection of insects\, spiders and other fascinatin g arthropods to the Garden. Join us at the Critter Corner to see more dese rt wildlife\, search for toads and frogs and the pond and discover strateg ies that spiders use to capture snacks.\n\nMore to Enjoy:\n \nDesert Oasis Garden After Dark\nEnjoy a made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience a s more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering d isplay creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors an d designs inspired by the monsoon season. \nCactus Cantina\nReady for a ch ill escape? Swing by the new Cactus Cantina at the SRP Visitor Center and treat yourself to frozen cocktails\, refreshing mocktails or an ice‑cold beer. Our full service bar is open from 5-9:30 p.m. daily. Come grab a dr ink to sip while you stroll through the Garden. Cheers to cool nights and cooler drinks! \nSunset Snacks\nBeat the desert heat with an ice-cold bree zy pop\, then gather around for gooey s’mores under the stars. Available for purchase (credit and debit cards only). LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T151822Z URL:https://dbg.org/events/flashlight-nights-2/2026-09-19/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=phoenix-az X-SOURCE-NAME:Desert Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.dbg.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR