Arizona America250 Events Calendar
Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
Let’s make history together. One event at a time.
America 250 From Sea to Shining Desert: Birding 101
May 23 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cool off in the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n’ Learn. For two and a half centuries, the diverse landscapes of America have provided sanctuary for hundreds of bird species that have shaped our cultural and natural heritage. Join Ranger Jacque for an engaging indoor presentation designed to take the mystery out of identifying the feathered residents of the Sonoran Desert. We will discuss the basics of bird identification by sight and sound, what tools you need to get started, and the incredible migrations that have remained a constant through the American story. This program is perfect for newly interested birders who want to learn how to identify the most common local birds with the help of apps and other resources. It is recommended you download and register for Merlin, the free birding ID app developed by Cornell, before coming to the park as wi-fi is spotty. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy learning in a relaxed, cool setting. Bring your binoculars if you have them to briefly practice birdwatching in the shade of the back patio after the program. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center.
MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center
No registration required.