Thursday, August 22, 2024

  • Guided Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    August 22, 2024 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Quiet Walk
    August 22, 2024 - (07:30 AM - 08:45 AM)
    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 4-step outdoor meditation led by Ranger Jacque. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Desert Palms
    August 22, 2024 - (09:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Jacque to learn about them inside the Visitor Center! Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk
    August 22, 2024 - (10:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    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.
  • Birding 'Big Sit' **handicapped-accessible** (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    August 22, 2024 - (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at this stationary program at the Nature Center. Click on program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    August 22, 2024 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.