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Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Join Ranger Steve in the lobby of the Lake Pleasant Discovery 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: Discovery Center Lobby No registration required. Just drop in anytime [...]

Discovery Station: Desert Artifacts

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Come to the Visitor Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. 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: Visitor Center. No registration required. Just [...]

Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Join Ranger Evan 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, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail is rated easy-moderate with some rocky, uneven surfaces and some elevation change. Please bring water [...]

Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, Arizona

The hike will cover 3.6 miles on both the Gila and Baseline trails. This hike is rated as moderate due to the several inclines over the course of the hike. Plan to walk on rocky and sandy trail it is encouraged that you water supportive shoes and if inclines or declines are an issue for [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12)

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky and uneven terrain, and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip, depending on heat and participant interest. Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Please bring your [...]

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required; Limit 16 Participants)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Come join Ranger Kevin as we hike for roughly 2 miles on several trails within the Preserve. Trails are mostly easy, with few areas of loose or uneven terrain and very little elevation change. Animals we may encounter on this evening hike include ringtails, raccoons, skunks, bats, owls, scorpions, spiders and snakes. Be sure to [...]

Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

White Tanks Regional Park 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, United States

The hike will cover 3.5 miles on sections of the Grey Fox, Ironwood, and Ford Canyon trails. This hike is rated as moderate due to the several inclines over the course of the hike. Plan to walk on rocky and sandy trail it is encouraged that you water supportive shoes and if inclines or declines [...]

Guided Nature Walk (Registration required. Limit 15 participants)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Join Ranger Nikki on a guided nature walk to learn about plants and animals of this lush preserve, including birds, mammals, reptiles, flowers and trees. This is an easy stroll on Palm Lake Loop and Mesquite Meander Trail that is just over a mile long. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. [...]

Event Series Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United States

Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro House, a 1930’s-era converted ranch house operating as a gift and bookstore, leads guided interpretive walks/hikes along the river and throughout the adjacent area, presents educational programs to schools and community groups, and assists the BLM in a variety [...]

Event Series Arizona Boater Education Course

Arizona Boater Education Course

Apex Arms Facility 2176 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States

About the Event This is a classroom-based course that covers a variety of topics including boating terminology, things to know before getting on the water, how to operate your boat safely, legal requirements, and what to do in emergencies. We will be working out of a booklet so bring reading glasses if needed. You may [...]

Monsoon and Heat Safety

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Arizona

Learn about our desert’s variable summer weather patterns that can range from dry, intense heat to humidity and thunderstorms that can happen during “Monsoon Season”, which officially runs June 15 – September 30. This indoor class takes place in the on-site classroom but please check in at the Visitor Center. Restrooms and water are available [...]

Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Steve for a drop-in informational session focused on the venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert! Learn about some of the popular myths and misinformation surrounding venomous animals. Did you know that you can’t tell a rattlesnake’s age based on the number of buttons on its rattle? We’ll also have some ambassador animals present [...]

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown, AZ 85342, USA 39401 N Lake Pleasant Rd, United States

Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No registration required. Just drop in anytime [...]

Eye to Eye with Arizona’s Predators with Bruce Taubert

White Mountain Nature Center 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join wildlife photographer and biologist Bruce Taubert for an up close and personal view of many of Arizona’s predators.  Bruce’s presentation will include images of mountain lions, black bears, fox, owls, rattlesnake, and many more familiar and not so familiar creatures.  Some of his images include predators AND prey so be prepared!  Bruce will also [...]

Summer Night Ride

McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Pemberton Trailhead) 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

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 3, June 17, July 8, July 15, Aug 5 & Aug 19. Rides subject to cancel [...]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207, USA

Join Ranger Steve for an easy 1-mile hike on the Merkle Trail to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Wildlife seen on previous hikes includes snakes, lizards, owls, coyotes, javelina, bobcats, tarantulas, scorpions, and more! Please bring plenty of water, as mid-June temperatures are going to be hot, even after dark. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes [...]

Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA

Join 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; [...]

Dark Sky Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Arizona

Join Ranger Kevin on a 2.1-mile hike on easy to moderate terrain under a moonless summer night sky. We’ll see the desert at its darkest, with only starlight overhead. This is a great opportunity to be out when nocturnal animals tend to be active, so we’ll be on the lookout for all sorts of desert [...]

AZTU – GCC Fish Camp 2023

R-C Scout Ranch, 19887 E, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USA

The fourth Annual AZTU-GCC Fish Camp for three one-week sessions starting June 4, 2023. The camp is limited to 12 campers per session, ages 13-18, and is open to both boys and girls. Although the camp is run in conjunction with GCC’s scout camp, the program is open to all. This limited size camp allows [...]

Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United States

The hike will cover 2.9 miles on the North Loop Trail. This hike is rated as easy, plan to walk on rocky and sandy trail. It is encouraged that you water supportive shoes and if inclines or declines are an issue for you take along some trekking poles. Bathrooms and water fountains will be available [...]

Birding Basics

Show Low Library 181 N 9th St., Show Low, AZ, United States

Show Low Library, 6-7:30, Monday (Ages 12 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.)*

Flora and Fauna Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 AZ, United States

Come 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 States

Come 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 States

Come 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, Arizona

We 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, Arizona

A 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 States

Join 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 States

Look 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 [...]

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