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Homeschool Happenings: Amazing Arthropods! (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Homeschool Happenings: Amazing Arthropods! Join Ranger Kevin for the homeschool program “Amazing Arthropods!” We’ll be exploring spiders, scorpions, insects and more, looking at many ways these animals are both amazing and important members of the web of life! We will have animal ambassadors from the Desert Outdoor Center for this program. Meet at the Nature [...]

White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

JANGOVER NIGHT RUNS

Come experience the beauty of McDowell Mountain Regional Park on an array of fun and fast courses at the Javelina Jangover Night Runs. The 25K, 50K, and 75K take runners on the entire Pemberton Trail that the Javelina Jundred in October uses as well. 10K and 7K runners will be parking at the 4 Peaks [...]

Desert Discovery Table

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

Are you curious about the plants and animals you pass on your hikes through the park. Have you ever wondered how plants survive out in the desert? If you said yes to any of these questions, then please stop by a mobile table at the Moonlight Trailhead. A discovery table will be set up at [...]

McDowell – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Venomous Critters Lunch and Learn (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Snakes!! Scorpions!! Black Widows!! Are you scared yet? If you said yes, then this program is perfect for you to come learn the benefits of these critters, and why we would want to learn how to live with them. Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Usery Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 4. [...]

Intro to Desert Hiking (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Are you interested in hiking in the Sonoran Desert on your own? Have you ever looked at a trail and thought “I wish I could get out there?” If the answer to these questions is yes, then come join Ranger Derik on our Intro to Desert Hiking class. This intro to hiking class will give [...]

Shamrock Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a fun St. Patrick’s Day hike as we search for the legendary “desert shamrock.” Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.7-mile hike on the North Trail. We’ll be commemorating the holiday by seeking out the rare and legendary “desert shamrock.” The one who finds the special four-leafed clover will win St. Patrick’s [...]

Bird Walk and “Wonder of Wood Warblers” Presentation

Come join us for a quiet walk along our easy to moderate scenic trails in search of local and migratory birds. "Wonder of Wood Warblers" program will follow inside the Nature Center. Meet for the bird walk on the back patio of the Cave Creek Regional Park Nature Center at 7:30am. No dogs allowed. Registration is required for this [...]

Usery – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Cave Creek – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Event Series Family Bird Walks at Gilbert Riparian Preserve

Family Bird Walks at Gilbert Riparian Preserve

Gilbert Riparian Reserve 2757 E Guadalupe Rd,, Gilbert, AZ, United States

The Gilbert Family Bird walks are held every third Saturday of the month, October through March at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve, on the southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe Rds in Gilbert. (East of the library r) parking lot is east of the library There have been over 200 bird species seen at this water [...]

Passage 19-Cottonwood Creek Cleanup

Arizona Trail Passage 19 AZ, United States

Come out to Passage 19E to help clear brush and mark the trail. You will get to enjoy the splendor of Cottonwood Creek and stunning views of Roosevelt Lake! For more information, and to register, visit our Volunteer Events Page. Location Rogers Trough Trailhead to Vineyard Trailhead Length 29.4 miles Southern Trailhead: Rogers Trough Trailhead [...]

Event Series Salt River Saturday

Salt River Saturday

Blue Point Recreation Area, Unnamed Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Join us for coffee, clean up and camaraderie at our Salt River Saturday Clean Ups. Meet at the Blue Point Bridge at 9:00 AM. After collecting some trash, it’s time to fish and connect with other anglers.

Event Series Try Archery Free Event

Try Archery Free Event

Heros Park Archery Range 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ, United States

3G archery club offers  free event to try out shooting a bow! First timers please, all equipment provided! Ages 8 to 88. To register text name and age and which Saturday you're interested in to 602-320-5132 (you can call too)

Event Series Discover Nature Play

Discover Nature Play

Discover the world around you through play! Drop-in for a few minutes or for the whole two hours. Each weekend will be a different theme/activity. Family program for all ages. Free with Admission($19) or Membership.

Wildflowers & Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along various trails within the park. We’ll be pausing to look at wildflowers and butterflies as well as a variety of desert plants and animals along the way. The trail is rated easy-moderate with some [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

Take your family on a hike through the desert on the search for petroglyphs with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik on a 3-mile hike along the Black Rock Loop and Waterfall trails. Along the way to the “waterfall”, 1000-year-old petroglyphs will dot the landscape. We will also talk about the many native plant and animal [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants

Come join Ranger Evan for this splendid hike through the picturesque Pipeline Canyon! New to the Desert? Want to learn more about the desert environment? Want to go for a splendid hike? If the answer is yes, then this hike is perfect for you! Come join Ranger Evan for roughly two miles, while we explore [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Come join Ranger Evan for this splendid hike through the Westside of Spur Cross and Jewel of the creek preserve! Want to get a great workout in? Want to learn about wildlife while hiking? If the answer to those questions is yes, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Come hike through the desert with [...]

Wildflowers & Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an afternoon hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along various trails within the park. We’ll be pausing to look at wildflowers and butterflies as well as a variety of desert plants and animals along the way. The trail is rated easy-moderate with some [...]

White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park's natural ecosystems and contributed [...]

Geology, Gold, and Streams Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author and park docent Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your natural curiosity. No dogs on this hike. [...]

Wildflowers & Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for an afternoon hike on the Cottonwood Trail. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood Trail. We’ll be pausing to look at wildflowers and butterflies as well as a variety of desert plants and animals along the way. The trail is rated easy, but with some moderately difficult stretches [...]

World Storytelling Day (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening walk filled with myths and stories from around the world. Join Ranger Kevin for a fun, family-oriented program at the Lake Pleasant Amphitheater. We’ll be reading stories of the people of each continent as we “travel around the world” in celebration of World Storytelling Day! We will be walking [...]

Turkey Hunting Seminar – CHA

About the Event Doors open at 6 p.m. and the seminar starts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited. Raffles, door prizes, refreshments, etc. Food donation for raffle. Location: TBD (Ben Avery used as placeholder) Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America, National Wild Turkey Federation Info: David, (602) 309-3430, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org

Butterfly Monitoring Workshop

Join us for our 4th biannual butterfly monitoring workshop and citizen science monitoring events. The participants can sign up for the monitoring events via spreadsheets at the virtual workshop, or since space for the monitoring is limited so if you are interested in a particular location send an email with your contact info and preferred [...]

Wildflower Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)

Black Rock Loop Trailhead 4e W Ramada Way, Waddell, AZ, United States

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 1.3-mile hike along Black Rock Trail loop to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 1.3-mile hike along Black Rock Trail loop to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, brittlebush and globemallow. Another potential [...]

Discovery Station: Desert Defenders (Drop-in, no registration)

Stop by this drop-in information session to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species within the County Parks system. Stop by to chat with Ranger Nikki about Desert Defenders, a citizen science project focused on locating, mapping and removing invasive plant species [...]

Discovery Station: Invertebrates (Drop-in, no registration)

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

Stop by this drop-in information session to chat with Ranger Steve about invertebrates that are common to our County Parks and meet some live examples. Stop by this informal presentation inside the Visitor Center to chat with Ranger Steve about the many species of invertebrates common to the Sonoran Desert such as centipedes, scorpions, and [...]

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