Look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip depending on heat and participant interest on the Blevins and Amigos Wash Trails. The hike will be on easy, but sandy terrain of a desert wash. Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp, carry your own ample water and electrolytes, and wear sturdy footwear. You might consider bringing a blacklight if you have one, but the ranger has one to point out scorpions with. The hike may be shortened if extreme heat is forecasted.
MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area (see map here: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/usery8x14-Jan-2021.pdf).
Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 4. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. This program is all ages but might not be suitable for toddlers or young children due to their perception of the darkness and hiking length. Registration for this program will close on Thursday, 7/27/23.