Friends of the Forest Sedona

Sedona Geology Hike
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Location at Registration
This hike will view some of the area’s most prominent features and will provide time to pause and discuss the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape.
Presented by Barry Mallis, naturalist and FoF volunteer.
This moderate hike will be almost 2 miles long, have 380′ of elevation gain, and will take 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Due to some steeper elevation changes, this hike is not suited for beginner hikers.
THURSDAY: November 14th starting at 10:00 AM
Chimney Rock, Sedona – Meeting location will be provided at time of reservation.
LIMIT of group: 10
**RESERVATIONS are required.**Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District). (POC: interpretive@fofsedona.org)

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2024-05-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Join us to observe the beautiful colors nature provides us through our flora/wildflowers.
Presented by Bob Beltz

Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: May 10Other dates might be announced based on wildflower conditions!
TIME: 8:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.
LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12
RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2024-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Join us to observe the beautiful colors nature provides us through our flora/wildflowers.
A gentle two-hour guided hike in the Sedona area.
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: May 3
TIME: 9:00AM (as weather warms up, we might start at 8:00AM)This walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.
LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12
RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

TUESDAY, April 30 (add’l walks scheduled through May 3 – see add’l listings)
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.
LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12
RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2024-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Join us to observe the beautiful colors nature provides us through our flora/wildflowers.
A gentle two-hour guided hike in the Sedona area.
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: April 26Also May 3rd (listed as separate event).Other dates might be announced based on wildflower conditions!
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.NOTE: if weather gets warmer, we might change start date to 8:00AM

LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12

RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2024-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Join us to observe the beautiful colors nature provides us through our flora/wildflowers.
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: April 19Also April 26 and May 3 (listed as separate events).Other dates might be announced based on wildflower conditions!
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.NOTE: if weather gets warmer, we might change start date to 8:00AM

LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers
GROUP LIMIT: 12
RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-04-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: April 17th starting at 8AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2024-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY, April 12 (add’l walks scheduled weekly through May 3 – see add’l listings)
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.
LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12
RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-04-03 08:00 - 10:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: April 3rd starting at 8AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Geology Hike
2024-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Location at Registration
This hike will view some of the area’s most prominent features and will provide time to pause and discuss the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape.
Presented by Barry Mallis, naturalist and FoF volunteer.
This moderate hike will be almost 2 miles long, have 380′ of elevation gain, and will take 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Due to some steeper elevation changes, this hike is not suited for beginner hikers.
MONDAY: March 25th starting at 10:00 AM
Chimney Rock, Sedona – Meeting location will be provided at time of reservation.
LIMIT of group: 10
**RESERVATIONS are required.**Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District). (POC: interpretive@fofsedona.org)

Wildflower and Native Plant Display
2024-03-25 - 2024-04-07 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Wildflowers of Sedona and the Verde Valley presented by Yavapai Master Gardeners and the Friends of the Forest.
Stop by the Visitor Center to view an indoor table display of live wildflowers and other native plants. Flowers are labeled to help you identify currently blooming species.

March 25th – April 7th
Red Rock Ranger Station, 8375 SR 179Sedona, AZ 86351.928 203-2903

Sponsored by Arizona Natural History Association, Friends of the Forest Sedona, and US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-03-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: March 20th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: March 6th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: February 21st starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Geology Hike
2024-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Location at Registration
This hike will view some of the area’s most prominent features and will provide time to pause and discuss the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape.
Presented by Barry Mallis, naturalist and FoF volunteer.
This moderate hike will be almost 2 miles long, have 380′ of elevation gain, and will take 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Due to some steeper elevation changes, this hike is not suited for beginner hikers.
MONDAY: February 19th starting at 10:00 AM
Chimney Rock, Sedona – Meeting location will be provided at time of reservation.
LIMIT of group: 10
**RESERVATIONS are required.**Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: February 7th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: January 17th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2024-01-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: January 3rd starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2023-12-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: December 20th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2023-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: December 6th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Geology Hike
2023-12-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Location at Registration
This hike will view some of the area’s most prominent features and will provide time to pause and discuss the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape.
Presented by Barry Mallis, naturalist and FoF volunteer.
This moderate hike will be almost 2 miles long, have 380′ of elevation gain, and will take 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Due to some steeper elevation changes, this hike is not suited for beginner hikers.
MONDAY: December 4 starting at 10:00 AM
Chimney Rock, Sedona – Meeting location will be provided at time of reservation.
LIMIT of group: 10
**RESERVATIONS are required.**Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2023-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: November 15th starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Geology Hike
2023-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Location at Registration
This hike will view some of the area’s most prominent features and will provide time to pause and discuss the forces at play in creating this amazing landscape.
Presented by Barry Mallis, naturalist and FoF volunteer.
This moderate hike will be almost 2 miles long, have 380′ of elevation gain, and will take 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Due to some steeper elevation changes, this hike is not suited for beginner hikers.
MONDAY: November 13 starting at 10:00 AM
Chimney Rock, Sedona – Meeting location will be provided at time of reservation.
LIMIT of group: 10
**RESERVATIONS are required.**Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2023-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetlands species as well as winter birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, wear sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and subdued/earth tone clothing. A few binoculars are available for use.
WEDNESDAY: November 1st starting at 9AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Crafting Workshop
2023-08-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Looking to beat the heat? Come celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with us by creating paper crafts. Learn to make art cards and paper beads. Each project involves simple paper-folding skills. Repurposed paper, such as magazine pages and inexpensive art paper, are provided. Share your ideas and skills. There is no right or wrong – it’s art!

FRIDAY: August 4th starting at 11:00 AM
Red Rock Ranger Station, 8375 SR 179Sedona, AZ 86351.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIREDTo register go to www.Eventbrite.com and search for “Red Rock Visitor Center Crafting Workshop 3” (or use this link) or scan the QR code.

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Generously Sponsored by the Arizona Natural History Association and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2023-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: May 5
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.
LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12
RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2023-04-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: April 28Also April 14 and April 21 (listed as separate events).Other dates might be announced based on wildflower conditions!
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.NOTE: if weather gets warmer, we might change start date to 8:00AM

LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12

RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Wildflower Walk (Free)
2023-04-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Location Will Be Announced Prior to Event
Presented by Bob Beltz
Friends of the Forest volunteer

FRIDAY: April 21Also April 14 and April 28 (listed as separate events).Other dates might be announced based on wildflower conditions!
TIME: 9:00AMThis walk will last approx. 2 hours and is suitable for all hikers.NOTE: if weather gets warmer, we might change start date to 8:00AM

LOCATION: will be announced prior to walk – for optimal viewing of wildflowers

GROUP LIMIT: 12

RESERVATIONS are required.
Please go to this reservation link, or go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Sedona Wildflower Walk”

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Sedona Bird Watching Walk
2023-04-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Page Springs Rd, Cornville, AZ, 86325, United States
Presented by Kevin Harding, Friends of the Forest volunteer and naturalist.
Come learn about the bird life of our area. These walks will give you a chance to see a wide variety of wetland species as well as birds native to Arizona.
You should be able to walk 1.5 miles on level ground. Bring binoculars or spotting scope, water, and wear subdued/earth tone clothing and comfortable walking shoes. A few binoculars available for use.
THURSDAY: April 20 starting at 8AM
Location: Bubbling Ponds Preserve
LIMIT of group: 12
RESERVATIONS are required. Please go to this page at eventbrite.com

Sponsored by Friends of the Forest-Sedona and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).

Crafting Workshop
2023-04-15 11:00 | Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, 8375 SR 179, Sedona, AZ, 86351, United States
Come celebrate National Volunteer Month and participate in a craft activity to develop skills in paper bead making as well as explore ways to use what you create. Paper crafts are a easy way to practice sustainability and reduce, re use and recycle.

SATURDAY: April 15th starting at 11:00 AM
Red Rock Ranger Station, 8375 SR 179Sedona, AZ 86351.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIREDTo register go to www.Eventbrite.com and search for “Red Rock Visitor Center Crafting Workshop II” (or use this link) or scan the QR code.

Generously Sponsored by the Arizona Natural History Association and the US Forest Service (Red Rock Ranger District).
