Thursday, September 19, 2024

  • Desert Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike near the Lake! Click program title for
    more details.
  • Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (07:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    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.
  • Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (07:00 AM - 08:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with
    Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
  • Nature Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (07:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve. Click program title for more details.
  • Guided Butterfly Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Learn about butterflies of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Desert Butterflies
    September 19, 2024 - (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert butterflies that can be seen along our park trails and how you can take part in the Maricopa County Parks Butterfly Monitoring initiative. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Desert 101
    September 19, 2024 - (10:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any
    burning questions you might have. Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Rattlesnakes
    September 19, 2024 - (11:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Snakes are on the move again. Come talk with Ranger Shaun to find out why, and how to
    safely see one or avoid it! Click program title for more details.
  • Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun! Click program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    September 19, 2024 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Beat the heat and explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik as you hunt for scorpions
    and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home. Click program title for more details