Get Involved
Interested in volunteering for the 2026 Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival? Join us for a casual, informative volunteer orientation—complete with pizza and drinks!
Celebrate the launch of “Otter Spotter” on Friday, February 20 at 1:30 PM with a live children’s book reading by author Phoebe Fox and learn how families can help protect river otters through Friends of the Verde River’s Otter Spotter program.
Join us for Family Nature Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Dead Horse Ranch State Park for a fun-filled day of nature walks, hands-on activities, live animal exhibits, and more – free admission for the whole family!
See you back at Dead Horse Ranch State Park for the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, April 23-26, 2026! Enjoy expert guides, explore diverse habitats, and embrace the beauty of spring in the Verde Valley.
Friends of the Verde River is hosting the 2026 State of the Verde Watershed Conference along with field trips related to the Verde Watershed, September 15-17, 2026, at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, Arizona.
