Saturday, December 09, 2023

  • Special Event at MMRP
    December 09, 2023 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Four Peaks Staging Area)
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    This is not a park sponsored event
  • Fitness Hike: 100 Miles in 100 Days (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    December 09, 2023 - (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Join Ranger Kevin for a morning fitness hike among the striking Malpais hills. Click program title for more details.
  • Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    December 09, 2023 - (08:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate terrain hike to learn about some of the cacti in our desert and catch a glimpse of critters on the move. Click program title for more details.
  • Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    December 09, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Walk along with Ranger Shaun to learn about Desert plants and how they “chill” in the
    winter. Click program title for more details.
  • Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Programs, Second Sat. Each Month, in the Nature Center Classroom
    December 09, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike).
  • Master Gardeners Series: Family Event - Seed Ball Craft
    December 09, 2023 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Drop by to visit with the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for a make-and-take project to beautify your yard with native seeds.
  • (Canceled) Parks Photo Series: Desert Birds
    CANCELLED
    December 09, 2023 - (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Steve for an easy walk around the Nature Center and bird feeders to photograph birds. Click program title for more details.
  • Silent Walking: A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Nature (Registration Required, Limit 20 Partic
    December 09, 2023 - (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Want to learn how you can connect with nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to Silent Walking and Sit Spots. Click program title for more details.
  • Desert 101 Hike
    CANCELLED
    December 09, 2023 - December 09, 2023 - (04:30 PM - 06:30 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Steve for an easy hike of 1.5 miles on the Merkle Trail while discussing the Sonoran Desert, its climate, flora and fauna, and geology. Click program title for more details.