The festivals and events listed below are annual events. For exact dates and additional information, visit the Web sites or call the phone numbers listed below.

Wings Over Willcox (January)
Seminars, tours and field trips focus on winter species including sandhill cranes, raptors and winter sparrows, some of the best birding attractions in southeastern Arizona. Free to the public. Willcox, Arizona. For more information, visit www.wingsoverwillcox.com.

Bald Eagle Natural History Workshop (January)
Presentations provided by raptor biologists, followed by an optional field trip to observe bald eagle behavior at a local lake. Free to the public, although reservations are required. Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Flagstaff regional office at (928) 774-5045.

Tres Rios Nature Festival (March)
A two day outdoor event at the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area that focuses on the rich diversity of wildlife, habitat, history and culture of the Gila River drainage. Free to the public. Avondale, Arizona. For more information, visit www.tresriosnaturefestival.com.

Gilbert Riparian Preserve Feathered Friends Festival (March)
A one day event held at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve that promotes the enjoyment of wildlife and wildlife watching in an urban setting. Free to the public. Gilbert, Arizona. For more information, visit www.riparianinstitute.org/featherfriends. 

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival (April)
This festival provides a unique recreational experience to anyone interested in the natural world and fosters awareness of the importance of habitat for the enrichment of all life in the Verde Valley. Free to the public. Cottonwood, Arizona. For more information, visit www.birdyverde.org.

Yuma Birding and Wildlife Festival (April)
This event focuses on birds, wildlife and natural resources, and highlights the unique ecosystems of the lower Colorado River and the Sonoran Desert. Free to the public. Yuma, Arizona. For more information, visit www.yumabirding.org.

Fiesta de las Aves / International Migratory Bird Day (April/May)
Multiple events take place at various birding locations including the Huachuca and Chiricahua Mountains, San Pedro River and Patagonia, and across the border in northern Sonora, Mexico. For more information, visit www.sabo.org/fdla.

Region III Wildlife Fair (April)
This fair is hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Kingman regional office and rotates each year among cities in northwestern and north-central Arizona. Free to the public. Kingman, Arizona. For more information, call (928) 692-7700.

Payson Wildlife Fair (May)
This fair includes activities and booths to promote wildlife viewing in addition to games, a fishing clinic and other traditional wildlife viewing opportunities. Free to the public. Payson, Arizona. For more information, call the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa office at (480) 981-9400.

San Pedro Spring Fest (May)
Bird walks, interpretive river walks, presentations, hummingbird banding, children’s crafts and activities, music, cowboy poetry, and mule and buggy rides are offered at this festival. Free to the public. Sierra Vista, Arizona. For more information, visit www.sanpedroriver.org. 

Festival of the Hummingbirds (May)
Tucson, Arizona. For more information, visit www.festivalofhummingbirds.org.

Ironwood Festival (May)
Sponsored by the Tucson Audubon Society. Tucson, Arizona. For more information, visit www.tucsonaudubon.org/masoncenter/ironwood. 

Urban Bat Watching Workshop (June-September)
This one night workshop offers an opportunity to learn more about one of Phoenix’s largest urban bat roosts and the bats that live there. Free to the public. Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa regional office at (480) 981-9400.

Summer Wildlife Speaker Series (June, July, August)
Topics will feature wildlife natural history or wildlife-related projects. Free to the public. Pinetop, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Pinetop regional office at (928) 367-4281. 

Bighorn Sheep Natural History Workshop and Canyon Lake boat tour (June)
Game and Fish and the Dolly Steamboat on Canyon Lake (northeast of Apache Junction) team up for this event. There is a Friday evening classroom session at the Game and Fish Mesa office, and a Saturday morning boat tour on Canyon Lake. Biologists will provide information on bighorn sheep, and those on the boat tour will get the chance to see these fascinating animals in their environment. The boat tour is $25 and pre-registration is required. You can register by calling the Dolly Steamboat at (480) 827-9144. To register for the Friday evening classroom session (free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required), contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa regional office at (480) 324-3546.

High Country Hummers (July)
Come see hummingbird capture and banding activities, see live wildlife and a raptor exhibit, and learn about hummingbird natural history program. This festival offers excellent photo opportunities. Free to the public. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Pinetop regional office at (928) 367-4281. Note: High Country Hummers has been cancelled for 2011 due to access issues caused by the Wallow Fire.

Bighorn Sheep Natural History Workshops near Hoover Dam (July/August)
Presentations provided by biologists, followed by a boat trip to observe bighorn sheep in their native habitat along the river. Free to the public, although reservations are required. Kingman, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Kingman regional office at (928) 692-7700.

Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival (August)
Self-guided and guided nature tours for all ages, plus exhibits an programs about Southern Arizona birds and butterflies. Free to the public. Bisbee, Arizona. For more information, visit www.swwings.org.

Bison Natural History Workshop (August)
A presentation on one of Arizona's less-known wildlife species, followed by an optional field trip to observe bison at a local wildlife area. Free to the public, although reservations are required. Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Flagstaff regional office at (928) 774-5045.

Wildlife Viewing Basics Workshop (September)
Learn how to have a successful wildlife viewing experience by getting started with elk during their rut (breeding season). Free to the public. Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Pinetop regional office at (928) 367-4281.

Elk Workshop (September)
Come learn more about Arizona’s largest wildlife species. Free to the public. Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Flagstaff regional office at (928) 774-5045.

Woodland Wildlife Festival (October)
Free to the public. For more information, visit www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com.