Join Us for Family Nature Day at the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival!

When: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, discovery, and celebration of nature at the Family Nature Day during the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival! Explore what makes the Verde Valley a unique treasure, and enjoy a variety of engaging, educational exhibits.

  • Discover the Verde River and learn about its vital role in our local ecosystem.
  • Meet local wildlife and gain a deeper understanding of the species that call our valley home.
  • Visit our exhibitors and vendors showcasing nature-inspired goods, activities, and organizations.
  • Get hands-on with interactive activities for all ages—perfect for kids and adults alike!

Come out and experience the beauty and wonder of the Verde Valley, while connecting with the natural world around us. It’s a perfect way to spend the day with your loved ones!

Don’t miss this exciting, educational event—see you there!

Vendors and Exhibitors 2025:

   Arizona Game and Fish

Arizona Master Naturalists 

Arizona Wildlife Federation 

  Arizona Water Company

Bichodemonte Birding Tours

Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona

Camp Verde Library- STEAM

Cottonwood Public Library

Dark Sky of the Verde Valley

Freeport-McMoRan & Wildlife Habitat Council

Frostfyre Faerie Glen

Jones Ford

Krystina's Yarn Tails

Magnificent Reality

Making Waves for Good

Natural History Institute

Northern AZ Audubon

Pindrop Trailers

Raptor Chatter

Rita Loucks Art

River Otter Ecology Project 

Science Vortex

Sonoran Reptiles 

Spring Stewardship Institute

The Lookout

 Wild at Heart

Yavapai Broadcasting

Yavapai County Flood Control 

Food Trucks:

Not Your Routine Poutine 

Snow to Go

 
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Interested in becoming an Exhibitor or Vendor? 

There are two categories of spaces available at the event: Exhibitors and Vendors.

Vendors will be selling products, while Exhibitors will be offering educational, interactive displays, or live demonstrations aimed at engaging attendees in learning experiences, without a charge.

Vendor booth fees goes directly to the non-profit live animal exhibits and the care of the rehabilitated animals, helping them to continue to provide valuable educational experiences to the public.