Saturday, October 05, 2024

  • Special Event at MMRP
    October 04, 2024 - October 06, 2024 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Competitive Track and Four Peaks)
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3
  • Saturday MTB "Shift into Saturday"
    October 05, 2024 - (07:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

  • MTB Fundamental Skills and Trail Session
    October 05, 2024 - (07:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

  • Elephant Mountain Hike: Strenuous (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    CANCELLED
    October 05, 2024 - (08:00 AM - 01:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Explore the heights of Spur Cross Conservation area on a hike up Elephant
    Mountain with Ranger Derik and learn about the plants, animals, history and cultures that can be found here.
    Click program title for more details.
  • Desert 101 Hike
    October 05, 2024 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.5 mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Click program title for more details.
  • Guided Bird Walk (Registration required, limit 10)
    October 05, 2024 - (08:15 AM - 11:15 AM)
    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 Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details.
  • Guided Dragonfly Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    October 05, 2024 - (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger
    Eric. Click on program title for more details
  • Lunch and Learn: Bats! (Registration required, Limit 15 Participants)
    October 05, 2024 - (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Bring your lunch and join Ranger Shaun for a chat about Bats! Just in time for
    Spooky Season! Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge
    October 05, 2024 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    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 the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Click program title for more details.
  • Lunch and learn: Birding Basics
    October 05, 2024 - (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world in this introductory program. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Creatures of the Night
    October 05, 2024 - (01:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Ranger Shaun will be talking about what there is and how to see it in the desert
    after dark! Come on by! Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Spooky Season Critters
    October 05, 2024 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    October is when some of our spookiest desert critters get their turn in the spotlight! Click program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
    October 05, 2024 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.
  • Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    October 05, 2024 - (06:15 PM - 08:15 PM)
    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 this program title for more details.
  • Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    October 05, 2024 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    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 fall stargazing! Click program title for more details.
  • Creatures of the Night Hike *CANCELLED*
    CANCELLED
    October 05, 2024 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Now for the main course! Come explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun!
    Click program title for more details!