It’s New Year’s Eve, and, if you’re seeking a fun way to start those New Year’s resolutions off right, Arizona State Parks and Trails has a recommendation: Go for a hike. This annual initiative, called First Day Hikes, is a national collaboration of all 50 state park systems to host guided hiking opportunities on New Year’s Day. See the opportunities being offered at Arizona State Parks here.

Those who have lived in Arizona for a while are probably familiar with just how versatile and beautiful the desert really is. And that’s the subject of a book that will be at the heart of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum Book Club discussion on Monday, Jan. 10. Learn more about “The Nature of Desert Nature” by Gary Paul Nabhan.

For a full list of upcoming events and activities sponsored by local clubs and organizations, see our weekly Meeting and Events posting.