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May 2013
May 25th - 27th, Memorial Day Weekend Fuller Roping
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May 30th - 31st, LDS Trek Campout
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June 2013
June 1, National Trails Day
Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a light trail maintenance work event on the Trail for Tomorrow. Tools provided. Bring gloves and a hat.
- 9:00 am - 11:30 AM
- Meet at the EE Learning Center
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June 8th, Outdoor Festival
Get Outdoors and get into some fun at Mormon Lake Lodge. June 8th is National Get Outdoors Day and we're celebrating with a family-friendly (and free!) outdoor festival. The event will feature:
Archery
Fishing
Live Reptiles
Wildlife
60 Exhibitors On-Site
Free Raffle for 2-Night Stay at Mormon Lake Lodge
Event Details
Date: June 8th, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mormon Lake Lodge
Festival Poster
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June 13th - 16th, Full Draw Bowhunters
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June 15, Arizona Trails Hike
Join us for a fun two hour hike on the highly acclaimed Arizona National Scenic Trail. The hike will be lead by the Arizona Trail Association retired Executive Director, Dave Hicks. Bring hat, water, and good hiking shoes. FREE event.
- 9:30 - 11:30
- Meet at the EE Learning Center
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June 22, Snake Myth Busters
Learn the facts and fictions about snakes from NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership Teacher Volunteer, Charlene Stone. You will learn about the different snakes found in Arizona. There will be a live snake on display. All your snake questions will be answered. FREE event!
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Kachina Room
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June 22, Secrets of the Osprey
This is a special presentation by John Westerlund, NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership Ranger. You will learn a lot you didn't know about Osprey and what we can do to protect them. FREE event.
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Kachina Room
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July 2013
July 4th - 7th, Fourth of July Weekend
Enjoy all of the environmental education and other family fun events and celebrations on this 4-day holiday! Kids games, team roping at the arena, trout and crayfish tournament, horseshoe tournament, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, Mormon Lake 4th of July Parade, and lots of other great holiday fun! All environmental education program events are FREE!
- Call for event details 928-354-2227
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July 13, Exploring Nature!
Join us for a special program provided by Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. Learn about and enjoy our distinctive natural environments with some kid-friendly activities. Participants will be taking a short hike on the Mormon Lake Lodge Trail for Tomorrow. FREE event.
- 9:30 am-11:30 am
- Meet at the EE Learning Center
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July 18th - 21st, Arizona Bowhunters Association Happening
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July 20, Recycling 101 Plus!
Learn all about recycling and why we all must be part of the solution and not be a part of the problem. This program will be presented by Waste Management, an expert in the field. FREE event!
- 9:30 am-11:30 am
- Meet at the EE Learning Center
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August 2013
August 3, Navajo Springs Hike
This is an interesting two-mile (round trip) hike to Navajo Springs and the Arizona Trail, led by NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership Ranger, John Westerlund. Learn about the settlement of the area, including ranching and railroad history. Hiking shoes and water recommended. FREE event.
- 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
- Meet at the EE Learning Center
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August 10, 2nd Annual Crayfest!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Mormon Lake Lodge Crayfest with lots of cooked crayfish and live Bluegrass music…fun for the whole family! Environmental Education program about catching, cleaning and eating Crayfish. Cost is $7.00 per person or $20.00 for family of 4 or $35.00 for family of 7.
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm
- Activity Field Behind Steakhouse
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August 17, Elk Workshop!
Learn about the behavior and habitat of Elk. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will have a presentation about Elk and then participants can go out with spotting scopes and binoculars to actually observe and discuss Elk in the field. Register before noon August 16th for this popular event with the Arizona Game and Fish Department by calling 928-774-5045. FREE event
- 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Kachina Room
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August 24, Watchable Wildlife!
Join us for a fascinating program about Wildlife presented by famed naturalist Joe Yarchin, Arizona Game and Fish Department Watchable Wildlife Project Coordinator. Joe will share with us his secrets regarding how, where and when to view Wildlife in a responsible manner with good results. FREE event.
- 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Meet at the EE Learning Center
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August 31st - September 2nd, Labor Day Weekend Events
Fun and family-friendly festivities for the 3-day Labor Day weekend! Roping in the arena, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and OHV riding. We will also have a FREE Scavenger Hunt for families at 1:00 p.m. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for Scavenger Hunt winners.
- Call for event details 928-354-2227
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September 2013
September 27th - 29th, Arizona Trails Association
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