About the Event Expert hunting tips, calling, gear and how tos. Great for beginners. Raffles, auctions, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Seating limited. Food donation for raffle. • Location: Calvary Community Church, Phoenix • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Inc. • Contact: David, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430 About the Location Use west side entrance [...]
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. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]
Join us for your private evening at the zoo! We'll celebrate HPZS Members and Parents with a fun Ice Cream Social!
Join the ranger for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile walk to watch the sunset and the rising full moon. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the ranger for an easy to moderate 2.5 mile walk to watch the sunset and the rising full moon. We will enjoy the tranquil [...]
Join us for the all NEW Stunner Night Runs at the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park under a FULL MOON! This flat and fast course utilizes the Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails. Wind through Chain Fruit cholla at the base of Pass Mountain. This race is part of the 2021 Insomniac Night Trail [...]
McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails! Rides are scheduled for the following dates: June 18, July 9, July 23, Aug 13 & Aug 27. Rides subject to cancel depending on [...]
McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails! Rides are scheduled for the following dates: June 18, July 9, July 23, Aug 13 & Aug 27. Rides subject to cancel depending on [...]
Join Us for this New 21+ Event! Enjoy Spring in Prescott as you sip and stroll through the park for a unique after-hours experience! It's the coolest new event at the zoo! Individual Admission + 2 Drinks $30 Couple's Admission + 2 Drinks each $50
We will meet at Piestewa Peak for the book club portion and then we will head to the Phoenix Bat Tunnel to view the sunset emergence of bats. Because of this the time for this club will be extended. I have an acoustic meter that I will bring so that kids can hear the calls. [...]
Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. 2021 is extra special since Boo falls on a Sunday! This year gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume [...]
Lost Dutchman Days in Apache Junction, Arizona MISSION: "Putting Smiles on Kid’s Faces" Lost Dutchman Days continues to be "the fun place to be for all ages." The annual event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The parade is always a favorite and attracts thousands [...]
Join Ranger Steve for a special stargazing program at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant for a special stargazing program! A selection of celestial objects such as planets, star clusters, nebulae, and perhaps even galaxies will [...]
Join Ranger Steve for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, [...]
Come join Ranger Steve for a magical evening of telescope viewing under the stars! Join Ranger Steve for a family-friendly stargazing session at the Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park! Ranger Steve will be viewing a selection of celestial objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include the moon, planets, nebulae, or even star clusters. [...]
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 2-mile loop on the Blevins and Noso Trails. Trail segments are rated easy, with little elevation change over the course of the hike. We’ll enjoy the beauty of a quiet outdoor evening, walking through a desert landscape silvered by [...]
The Insomniac Night Trail Run Series consists of six night runs throughout the Maricopa County Regional Parks from April through September. It's our way of escaping the summer heat while continuing to race and experience both familiar and unfamiliar trails in a different light. Distances range from 5 kilometers to 75 kilometers. Save 20-25% on registration when [...]
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike to the Yavapai Trail summit and a beautiful nighttime view of the lake! Click program title for more details. Come join Ranger Kevin for a 3.2-mile round-trip hike along the Yavapai Trail. We’ll immerse ourselves in a desert landscape silvered by moonlight as we make our way towards the [...]
Watch the moonrise with Ranger Steve while hiking a section of the Mule Deer Trail! Click on program title for details. Join Ranger Steve on an easy-moderate 2-mile round trip hike on the Mule Deer Trail to learn about the Sonoran Desert, watch the sun set, and see the full moon rise over the Valley! [...]
Join Ranger Steve for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for an exciting evening hike along the Spur Cross and Metate Trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, [...]
Limit 10. 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. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included [...]
Join Ranger Steve on a 2.5-mile easy-moderate hike to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve on a 2.5-mile easy to moderate hike to look for signs of nocturnal desert wildlife such as reptiles, bobcats, coyotes, bats, and others. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and a flashlight. MEETING [...]
Take a leisurely stroll with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset and learn about some of the plants and animals in our Sonoran Desert Take a leisurely stroll with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset and learn about some of the plants and animals in our Sonoran Desert. This is an out-and-back walk on easy [...]
Join Ranger Steve on a 2.5-mile easy-moderate hike to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve on a 2.5-mile easy moderate hike to look for signs of nocturnal desert wildlife such as reptiles, bobcats, coyotes, bats, and others. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and a flashlight. MEETING LOCATION: [...]
Join Ranger Steve on an easy-moderate hike to look for nocturnal wildlife. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve on a 2.5-mile easy-moderate hike from the Pemberton Trailhead down to Pemberton Pond to look for signs of nocturnal desert wildlife such as reptiles, bobcats, coyotes, bats, and others. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring [...]
Experience the magic of night trail running in the Sonoran Desert at the Sinister Night Trail Runs held on a rolling and runnable 9 kilometer loop at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. This is a perfect beginner night trail race with distances for all. Run past towering saguaro cactus under the night stars. This race [...]
Want to watch the sunset with a great view? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid evening hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is perfect for you! Join Ranger Evan as we hike along the Tortoise and Hilltop trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. [...]
Join Ranger Nikki on a 2.5-mile hike on easy to moderate terrain to watch the full moon rise. The route will follow the park’s service road and loop back to return via Moonlight Trail. Restrooms and a drinking fountain are available at the park entrance. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. No pets, [...]
Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.8-mile hike on the Overton, Clay Mine and Go John Trails. Trail segments are rated easy, with just a few sections of loose rock and/or elevation change. We’ll enjoy the beauty of a quiet outdoor evening, walking through a desert landscape silvered by the moon and stars (weather permitting, of [...]
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will [...]
Join Ranger Steve for an evening walk on the Roadrunner Trail to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of Lake Pleasant! Wildlife seen on past walks have included snakes, bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, burros, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you [...]
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