Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 01, 2025
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(07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Aquatic Life Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 01, 2025
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(11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew
Jun 02, 2025
-
(06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Morning Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 03, 2025
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(06:00 AM - 08:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to through the Estrella foothills before
the day really heats up! Click program title for more details.
Intro to Desert Hiking Class (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 03, 2025
-
(06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to walk amount rolling foothills of the
Estrella Mountains and learn about the many cactus species that call the park home. Click program title for
more details.
Intro to Desert Hiking Class (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 03, 2025
-
(09:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about how to safely
hike in the parks as summer kicks into full swing with Ranger Derik. . Click program title for more details.
Morning Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 04, 2025
-
(06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to walk amount rolling foothills of the
Estrella Mountains and learn about the many cactus species that call the park home. Click program title for
more details.
Sunset Saguaro Walk (Registration required, limit 15)
Jun 04, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 08:30 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic sunset hike, where we'll uncover the secrets of the
mighty saguaro and its place in the desert ecosystem.
"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
Jun 04, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
Jun 05, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Discovery Station: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love…Scorpions!
Jun 05, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood arachnids of the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
Intro to Map and Compass (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 05, 2025
-
(12:00 PM - 02:30 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Ever wanted to explore the wilderness and get out there but not sure how to start?
Come for a late lunch and learn how to navigate with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details.
Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 05, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during
sunset. Click program title for more details.
Clay Mine Hike and Tour (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 05, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details.
All Abilities Sunset Stroll (Registration required; Limit 15)
Jun 05, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 07:45 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Jacque on this barrier-free nature walk. Click program title for more
details.
Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 participants)
Jun 05, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to watch the sunset and watch as the
mountain gets a soft pink glow, and the stars come out. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration required; limit 15)
Jun 05, 2025
-
(08:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Search for scorpions with Ranger Jacque out on the trails on this family-friendly
and fun nighttime safari! Don’t forget to bring a blacklight! Click program title for more details.
Sunrise Hike
Jun 06, 2025
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(05:15 AM - 08:00 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Join Ranger Nikki for an early morning hike to watch the desert start the day. Click program title for more details.
Morning fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 06, 2025
-
(06:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike through the Estrella foothills. Click program
title for more details.
Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
Jun 06, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Usery - Native Seed Harvest
CANCELLED
Jun 06, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Lunch and Learn: BUGS! (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 06, 2025
-
(12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Shaun for a bite to eat and learn a little about some of the deserts
smaller but most plentiful residents! Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Bugs!
Jun 06, 2025
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(01:30 PM - 03:30 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Missed the talk? No big deal! Ranger Shaun will be hanging out in the foyer for a
bit answering questions and showing off animal artifacts! Click program title for more details.
Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 06, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 06, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 06, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures
that call McDowell home. Click program title for more details.
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 06, 2025
-
(07:45 PM - 09:45 PM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on program title for more details.
MTB Fundamental Skills Clinic
Jun 07, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Waterfall Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 07, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk! Click program title for more details.
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 07, 2025
-
(07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Click on program title for more details.
San Tan - Native Seed Harvest
CANCELLED
Jun 07, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 07, 2025
-
(08:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Spend National Trails Day outside on one of our trails to learn all about plants of
the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
Jun 07, 2025
-
(09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric and learn about them! Click on program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
Jun 07, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Click
program title for more details
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Jun 07, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude
or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
Jun 07, 2025
-
(12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about and meet San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Click program title for more details.
Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters
Jun 07, 2025
-
(01:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!
Summer Night Ride
Jun 07, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails!
Desert Night Fitness Hike (registration required, limit 15)
Jun 07, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Spend National Trails Day on a guided night hike with Ranger Jacque!
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 07, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.
Guided Reptile Walk (Registration required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 08, 2025
-
(07:15 AM - 09:15 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Learn about reptiles and amphibians on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
Jun 08, 2025
-
(08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about and meet San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Click program title for more details.
Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew
Jun 09, 2025
-
(06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 10, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
This hike with Ranger Jacque is sure to please the senses as you embark on a
nighttime stroll with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. Click program title for more details.
Intro to Desert Birding
Jun 11, 2025
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(12:30 PM - 01:30 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran Desert birds. Click program title for more details.
"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
Jun 11, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Full Moon Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 11, 2025
-
(07:15 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate hike to see the sunset and full moonrise and enjoy the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.
: Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 11, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
This hike with Ranger Jacque is sure to please the senses as you embark on a
nighttime stroll with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. Click program title for more details.
Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 11, 2025
-
(08:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the
mountains.
Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 12, 2025
-
(06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 12, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
A morning walk around the North loop with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for
more details.
History of the Hohokam Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 12, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike through history and learn about the
native peoples that once called the White Tank Mountains home. Click program title for more details.
Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
Jun 12, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
Jun 12, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Interested in learning more about cacti? Then come on by to chat with Ranger Eric and see examples of the cacti diversity of the Sonoran Desert.
Discovery Station: Hohokam Masters of the Desert
Jun 12, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Stop by the White tank Nature center after your morning hike or after your trip
through the library and learn about the amazing people that once called the White Tank Mountains their home.Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Jun 12, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude
or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 12, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures
that call Estrella home. Click program title for more details.
Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 13, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Get the morning started off right with a walk though cacti and along the lake guided by a Ranger.
San Tan - Native Seed Harvest
CANCELLED
Jun 13, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Discovery Station: Mammals of the Desert
Jun 13, 2025
-
(10:30 AM - 01:00 PM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Stop by the Discovery Center and learn about the many animals that call the lake
home. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 13, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, family-friendly stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.
Friday the 13th Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 13, 2025
-
(08:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Look for scorpions and nocturnal animals during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Bird Walk
Jun 14, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 08:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes. Click program title for more details.
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 14, 2025
-
(07:15 AM - 09:15 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
Jun 14, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Usery - Native Seed Harvest
CANCELLED
Jun 14, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Estrella Mtn. Regional Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month
Jun 14, 2025
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(08:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Bird Walk, Second Saturday of each month, 8AM (Dec-Feb), 7:30 (Mar/April), 7AM (May). Meet at Park Nature Center. Explore birds/bird life with special guest Joe Ford. The Park has a wide range of habitats. You will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and longtime enthusiasts will enjoy this opportunity to spot and identify many species. Bring close toed shoes, water and a snack. An indoor Presentation follows the hike
Yavapai Point Summit Hike
Jun 14, 2025
-
(08:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to the only summit hike in the County
Park System and get sweeping views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Click program title for more
details.
Bird ID Basics
Jun 14, 2025
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(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom
Jun 14, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening
right now all around us! Click on program title for more details.
Reptile Feeding
Jun 14, 2025
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(01:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!
Summer Night Ride
Jun 14, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails!
Guided Dragonfly Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 15, 2025
-
(07:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 15, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to watch the sunset, and hunt for
scorpions after dark. Click program title for more details.
Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew
Jun 16, 2025
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(06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 25 participants)
Jun 18, 2025
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(06:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike to watch the sunset and hunt for scorpions in
the desert. Click program title for more details.
"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
Jun 18, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Morning Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
Jun 19, 2025
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(06:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to learn about the many cacti species
that call the park home. Click program title for more details.
Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
Jun 19, 2025
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(07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 19, 2025
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(07:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals
with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
Quiet Hour
Jun 19, 2025
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(08:00 AM - 09:15 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Feel inner peace outside on this easy walk featuring a guided outdoor meditation
led by Ranger Jacque. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Desert Birding 101
Jun 19, 2025
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(09:45 AM - 11:00 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Stop by Ranger Jacque’s table for a beginner’s intro to the birding world and desert birds.
Discovery Station: Intro to Desert Hiking
Jun 19, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik after your morning hikes in the nature center and cool off while
you learn how to stay safe hiking in the summer heat. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love…Scorpions!
Jun 19, 2025
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(03:00 PM - 05:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood arachnids of the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 19, 2025
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(08:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Look for scorpions on this short night hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details!
Ancients of the Deserts Hohokam Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 participants)
Jun 20, 2025
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(06:00 AM - 09:45 AM)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike to 1000-year-old ruins, rock art and learn
about that native people that lived in the park. Click program title for more details.
Intro to Kayaking (Registration required, Limit 8 participants)
Jun 20, 2025
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(08:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Interested in learning the basics of kayaking? This introductory class will give you the knowledge you need to get started with confidence. Class includes time practicing on the water at Lake Pleasant. Click for more information.
Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
Jun 20, 2025
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(12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s
Nature Center! Click on program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 20, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to search for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details.
Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 20, 2025
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(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click
program title for more details.
Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 21, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Join Ranger Shaun for an early Summer/late Spring walk-and-talk to discuss the
changing seasons and what that means for the desert. Click program title for more details.
MTB Shift into the Weekend
Jun 21, 2025
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(07:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Jun 21, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude
or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Desert 101
Jun 21, 2025
-
(02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik in the nature center to learn about the many animal species found
in the desert. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 21, 2025
-
(06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to watch the sunset, the moonrise and
the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.
Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 21, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during
sunset. Click program title for more details.
Sunset Walk in the Pollinator Garden (Registration required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 21, 2025
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(07:00 PM - 08:15 PM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced, family-friendly walk through the Pollinator Garden to watch the sunset as birds and insects enjoy the flowers. Click program title for more details.
Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 21, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 21, 2025
-
(07:45 PM - 09:45 PM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk
Jun 22, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises
love the desert so much! Click program title for more details.
Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew
Jun 23, 2025
-
(06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Medicinal and Edible Plants Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants
Jun 24, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 08:30 AM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about
the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard. Note: While there won't be fruit to sample during this program, we'll explore the plants' uses and seasonal changes. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Cactus Corner
Jun 24, 2025
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(09:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Curious about cacti? Come to Ranger Jacque's table with your questions; find
answers, displays, and visual identification tips. Click program title for more details.
Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 25, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Temperatures go up fast around here. Come take a toasty morning hike with
Ranger Shaun before it gets unbearable. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom
Jun 25, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening
right now all around us! Click on program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Jun 25, 2025
-
(10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude
or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Be a Junior Ranger!
Jun 25, 2025
-
(11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
With this indoor program, youngsters can learn how to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly with Ranger Nikki during a larger Water Day event provided by the White Tank Library. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Aquatic Life of Hassayampa River Preserve
Jun 25, 2025
-
(02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Join Ranger Kevin for a close-up look at some very small aquatic critters. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 25, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. Click program title for more details.
"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
Jun 25, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Morning Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 26, 2025
-
(06:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Derik on a difficult hike to Wind Cave on Pass Mountain to see
sweeping views of the Phoenix Valley. Click program title for more details.
Desert 101 Hike
Jun 26, 2025
-
(07:00 AM - 08:30 AM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Click program title for more details.
Intro to Desert Birding
Jun 26, 2025
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(07:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran Desert birds. Click program title for more details.
All About Saguaros
Jun 26, 2025
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(09:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
Waddell, AZ
85355
(602) 506-2930 ext. 5
Relax and stay cool inside the Nature Center as you learn all about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Desert Hiking Safety
Jun 26, 2025
-
(09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Stop by the nature center to learn how to safely hike in the desert during the
summer months. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Skins & Skulls
Jun 26, 2025
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(10:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us
about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers. Click program title for more details.
Lunch and Learn: Bald Eagles of the Sonoran Desert (Registration required, Limit 30 participants)
Jun 26, 2025
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(12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Bring a lunch and join Ranger Kevin for a fascinating conversation about the Sonoran Desert’s population of bald eagles. Click program title for more details.
Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 26, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during
sunset. Click program title for more details.
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 27, 2025
-
(06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Jun 27, 2025
-
(08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year!
Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
Jun 27, 2025
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(09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ
85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters
Jun 27, 2025
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(12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 27, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. Click program title for more details.
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 27, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures
that call San Tan home. Click program title for more details.
Guided Reptile Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 28, 2025
-
(06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Learn about reptiles and amphibians on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Jun 28, 2025
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(08:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W. Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ
85144
(602) 506-2930 ext 7
Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during
this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
Jun 28, 2025
-
(09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 28, 2025
-
(06:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ
85207
(602) 506-2930 ext 4
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park after dark as the sun sets and the
scorpions come out. Click program title for more details
Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 28, 2025
-
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2
Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! Click program title for more details.
Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Jun 28, 2025
-
(07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
44000 N. Spur Cross Road
Cave Creek, AZ
85331
(602) 506-2930 ext 8
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Jun 29, 2025
-
(07:15 AM - 09:15 AM)
Hassayampa River Preserve
Hassayampa River Preserve
49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
Wickenburg, AZ
85390
(602) 506-2930 ext. 9
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
Evening Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
Jun 29, 2025
-
(06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ
85268
(602) 506-2930 ext 3
Join Ranger Derik on a moderately difficult fast paced hike to watch the sunset, the
moonrise, and the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.
Lake Pleasant - Monday Clean-Up Crew
Jun 30, 2025
-
(06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Morristown, AZ
85342
(602) 506-2930 ext. 2