Learn about butterflies, identification and their food sources on an easy stroll with the ranger. Click program title for registration information. Join a ranger for an easy stroll around the Nature Center and nearby areas to learn about butterflies that can be found in our desert. You will see some of the plants that are [...]
Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
Learn about common desert wildflowers that can be found at San Tan during an easy, ranger-led stroll. Join the ranger on an easy stroll to look for indications that wildflowers are on the way. Learn about some of our desert’s common blooms such as filaree, lupine, bladderpod, Mexican poppy and more and tips on how [...]
DESCRIPTION: Location :Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA Gilbert Family Birdwalks Monthly on the third Saturday 8 am until noon. The Gilbert Family Birdwalks are held every third Saturday of the month, October through March at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve, on the southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe [...]
Join Ranger Kevin as we look for birds in Spur Cross along the Dragonfly Trail. The conservation area provides ideal habitat for many bird species, both the full-time residents such as the Black-throated Sparrow, this month’s featured animal on Maricopa County Park’s Eco-Blitz, as well as many migratory species. Bring some binoculars if you have them. A few [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]
Learn about common desert wildflowers that can be found at Usery during an easy, ranger-led stroll on Merkle Trail. Registration deadline: Tuesday, February 22. Join the ranger on an easy stroll along the Merkle Trail to look for indications that wildflowers are on the way. Learn about some of our desert’s common blooms such as [...]
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 Spur Cross Ranger Kevin as he visits Cave Creek Regional Park in search of butterflies. This easy walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in the area, when to look for them, and which native plants you can grow to attract and support their populations. The hike will be approximately two miles in [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
Learn about the breeding resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to [...]
Location: Veterans Oasis Park NE Corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay Rd.) 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USAChandler Family Birdwalks Veterans Oasis Park Chandler 8am - noon Monthly on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Come out with the kids to walk around the water recharge ponds at the [...]
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 park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
This free event will begin at 9AM with a guided tour of the ruins at 10AM by retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist Scott Wood. Ancient Hohokam Indians fortified this hilltop during the late 1000s, building massive walls of stone around its upper levels. As many as 100 people may have occupied its 40 masonry rooms [...]
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona. And you can experience it for free every second Tuesday during the garden's community days! Simply visit the website [...]
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will [...]
Meet just off the parking lot into the Water Ranch from Guadalupe Road, at the west entrance, in front of you as you drive in. This walk is geared for adults, but children are welcome. Starts at 7:15am, lasts about 90 min. – 2 hours, with additional wrap up time at the end to go [...]
Enjoy a “pawsitively” perfect morning stroll through the Garden as you and your pup explore the beauty and sniffs of the trails.
Learn about butterflies, identification and their food sources on an easy stroll with the ranger. Click program title for registration information. Join a ranger for an easy stroll around the Nature Center and nearby areas to learn about butterflies that can be found in our desert. You will see some of the plants that are [...]
Learn about and search for common desert wildflowers on an easy, ranger-led stroll along Merkle Trail. Registration deadline: Monday, March 14. Join the Ranger for an easy walk along Merkle Trail to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, brittlebush and globemallow. We will also keep an [...]
Take an easy walk with the Ranger around the Nature Center and nearby pathways to look for and identify butterflies. Registration deadline: Monday, March 14. Take an easy walk with the Ranger around the Nature Center and nearby pathways to look for and identify butterflies. Investigate areas with plants and trees whose blooms are important [...]
This is a short stroll to learn about native vegetation and current planting and enhancement projects initiated by the Master Gardeners. Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for an informative and easy stroll along the Park’s Interpretive Trail. Learn about common Sonoran Desert plants such as creosote, ocotillo and mesquite and their important relationship [...]
Learn about the history of the Wickenburg area during this guided walk. Click on program title for more details. Join Preserve Supervisor and archaeologist Jessica Bland for an easy, 2-hour guided trail walk to learn about the fascinating archaeology and history of the area. Space is limited. To register, please call the Visitor Center at [...]
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