Birding Basics
Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United StatesShow Low Library, 6-7:30, Monday (Ages 12 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.)*
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Flora and Fauna Hike
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United StatesCome join Ranger Kevin as we hike approximately 1.2 miles on the Lousley Hill Trail. Trail is rated moderate, with some sections of loose, rocky terrain, and a moderately steep (but short) climb. We'll be stopping to look at various plants and animals on our way to the top, where a beautiful view of the [...]
Flora and Fauna Hike
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United StatesCome join Ranger Kevin as we hike approximately 1.2 miles on the Lousley Hill Trail. Trail is rated moderate, with some sections of loose, rocky terrain, and a moderately steep (but short) climb. We'll be stopping to look at various plants and animals on our way to the top, where a beautiful view of the [...]
Discovery Station: Desert Artifacts
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United StatesCome to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects will be on hand for you to inspect. No registration required, just drop on in! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center main lobby. No registration [...]
Riparian Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaWe will be hiking on sand level ground for roughly 2 miles along the Palm Lake and Mesquite Meander trails. As the trail can be uneven and sandy at times make sure to wear supportive shoes and if you have trouble with walking long distances trekking poles are very helpful. Water and bathrooms are available [...]
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Discovery Station: A Desert River
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaA table will be set up in the Visitor Center with a variety of both natural and historic artifacts that have been found around Hassayampa River. Feel free to come ask questions about the wildlife found within the park, as well as the colorful history that surrounds this beautiful place. Guidebooks will also be available [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United StatesJoin Ranger Steve for an approximately 1-2 mile sunset/evening trail walk to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Past hikes have yielded species such as owls, snakes, lizards, scorpions, coyotes, bobcats, and more! Please keep in mind that hot temperatures will persist after dark, so bring plenty of water and/or electrolyte beverages. Wear sturdy closed-toe [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12)
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesLook for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky or uneven terrain, and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on the Mesquite Canyon Trail, depending on heat and participant [...]
Saguaro Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaWe will meet at the Gold Mine Trailhead to start the hike; there is a porta potty, but no water so please bring plenty of water with you. We will be hiking on sandy and rocky terrain and up and over hills for 3.5 miles so make sure to have sturdy shoes and if balance [...]
Plant Walk
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to see a variety of cacti along the trails and riparian plants near the creek. The route will be about 2 miles and use portions of Spur Cross and Metate Trails along with Fairy Duster and Towhee Trails. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. [...]
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaJoin Ranger Steve in the Nature Center for a drop-in informational session about the venomous creatures that inhabit the Sonoran Desert! Learn about popular myths surrounding rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters, and even meet a few of our wildlife ambassadors! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required. Just drop in anytime between 12pm and 2pm!
Discovery Station: Arthropods
Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United StatesCome learn all about arthropods...or as you might know them as spiders, mites, insects, centipedes, and millipedes. Stop by the Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant anytime between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. No registration is required. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No registration required. Just drop in anytime between 12:30pm and 2:30pm!
Creatures of the Night Hike
Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United StatesCome join Ranger Kevin as we hike for roughly 2 miles on the Wild Burro Trail. Trail is rated mostly easy, but there are a few areas with loose rock/uneven terrain and some elevation change. Animals we may encounter on this evening hike include ringtails, raccoons, skunks, bats, owls, scorpions, spiders and snakes. Be sure [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaJoin Rangers Eric and Steve to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will access the Butterfield Trail starting from Toothaker Trail and hike 1-2 miles roundtrip, depending on heat and participant interest. The hiking terrain [...]
Cactus Hike
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAJoin Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain 2.2-mile hike to learn about and look for flowers and fruit of various cacti including saguaros, barrels, prickly pears, cholla and hedgehogs. Bring plenty of water and wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center, near our [...]
Hike – Wildflower Magic with Gaston and Joanie Porterie
White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United StatesCome walk among some of the White Mountain’s most beautiful wildflowers in a forest setting and around a beautiful spring. Each month’s hike promises new surprises! Suggested donation of $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
All About Saguaros
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAJoin Ranger Nikki for a talk about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti. Learn about their life cycle from tiny seed to fallen skeleton and all of the beneficial things it provides in between. This program will take place inside the Nature Center and venture outside a short distance for firsthand observations. Wear closed-toe shoes and [...]
Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USACome learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Evan will host this discovery station table at the Usery Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. No registration required. Just drop in anytime between 12pm and 2pm!
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United StatesDid you know that rattlesnakes give birth to live young? Did you know that Gila Monsters are the only venomous lizard in the US? Join Ranger Steve at the White Tank Nature Center to get all your venomous animal questions answered, and perhaps even meet a few animals! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Lobby No registration [...]
Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAJoin Ranger Evan for an exciting evening hike along the park Trails. We’ll be hoping to see all sorts of critters of the night! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please bring water and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bring flashlights and black lights if you have them; [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip depending on heat and participant interest on the Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will be on easy, but sandy [...]
Bird walk at Sierra Vista EOP
31.561944, -110.198056Bird walk at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP) led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Flora and Fauna Hike
Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United StatesCome join Ranger Kevin as we hike approximately 2 miles on the Beardsley Trail, starting in a riparian area before rising into a more typical Sonoran Desert landscape. Trail is rated easy, with few sections of loose, rocky terrain, and little elevation change. We'll be stopping to look at various plants and animals, including birds, [...]
Wind Cave Educational Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USAWant to get a good work out and learn a lot? If the answer is yes, then this program is perfect for you. Join Ranger Evan for a splendid 3.0-mile hike through the desert on Wind Cave Trail! On this difficult level hike, we will be discussing the unique ecology of the Sonoran Desert, adaptations [...]
Plant Hike
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Nikki on a 3-mile hike on easy to moderate terrain to see and learn about saguaros, cholla, palo verde trees and more. The route uses San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails plus the park’s Service Road trail. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, snacks and plenty of water. Restrooms and water [...]
2nd/4th Wednesday bird walk at San Pedro House
31 32.889N, 110 08.493WBird walk at San Pedro House led by docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River and other local organizations.
Scorpion Safari
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaJoin Ranger Kevin for an approximately 1.5-mile night hike on the Quail Trail. We will be looking for all three species of scorpion native to our neck of the Sonoran Desert: Striped-tail, Bark, and, of course, the Giant Desert Hairy. Who knows what else we may see? Trail is rated easy, with some loose rock/uneven [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Steve for an exciting after-dark 2.5 mile 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, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please [...]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaJoin 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 discuss eBird and citizen science, how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them [...]
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