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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.
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Discovery Station: Butterflies & Blooms
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaJoin Ranger Eric to learn about desert plants to attract pollinators to your garden! Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to learn about native desert plant options for your garden to attract and help pollinators such as hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other insects. Some free printed resources will be available to take [...]
Desert Trees: The Fabulous Fabaceae Family (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Kevin for an easy hike while learning some fascinating things about desert trees. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2.5-mile hike along the Spur Cross, Metate and Fairy Duster Trails. We’ll discover how some of the most common desert trees are related to each other. We’ll also [...]
Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for an exciting evening hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop Trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLimit 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 [...]
Estrella – Invasive Species Removal
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaInvasive 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 [...]
Desert Trees: The Fabulous Fabaceae Family (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for an easy hike while learning some fascinating things about desert trees. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2.6-mile hike along the Cottonwood Trail. We’ll discover how some of the most common desert trees are related to each other. We’ll also dig into some of the [...]
Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin Ranger Steve for a moderate round trip hike on the Dragonfly Loop Trail as we learn about the uniqueness of the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. What makes the Sonoran Desert special? Why do cacti have spines? What’s inside a rattlesnake rattle? Join Ranger Steve on a short 3-mile hike along [...]
Moonlight Hike (Registration Required, Limit 16 Participants)
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 [...]
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 [...]
Butterflies & Blooms Hike–difficult (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
Join Ranger Eric for a challenging hike while learning about the Sonoran Desert, including wildflowers and butterflies! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided 7.5-mile difficult-rated loop hike of the Pass Mountain loop trail through Usery Mountain Regional Park and the adjacent Tonto National Forest while learning about the [...]
Native & Wild Trout Conference
Arizona Game and Fish Department Headquarters, 5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA , United StatesThe Native and Wild Trout conference is attended by those interested in learning the current and future status of native and wild trout in Arizona. Our mission is to spark the interest of developing future plans to promote, restore and manage these native and wild coldwater fish species. The conference is attended by those interested [...]
Full Moonrise Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15)
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! [...]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaLearn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate hike. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and [...]
Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin on a moderate hike to look for late-season wildflowers and butterflies. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 3.5-mile hike along parts of the Overton and Go John Trails as we set off in search of late-season wildflowers, blooming trees, shrubs and cacti as well as the butterflies [...]
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 [...]
Butterflies & Blooms Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaJoin Ranger Eric for a moderate-rated hike while learning about the Sonoran Desert, including wildflowers and butterflies! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided 4.7-mile moderate-rated loop hike of the Rainbow Valley, Dysart, and Toothaker Trails while learning about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, with [...]
Clay Mine Tour (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past with Ranger Kevin. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, the site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. [...]
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142, ArizonaJoin Ranger Steve to learn more about the venomous animals that inhabit the Sonoran Desert! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for a fun and informative live display of venomous animals! Bring your questions and curiosity as you learn things such as the difference between venom and poison, common myths about [...]
Estrella Mtn. Regional Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338, ArizonaEstrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Meet at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center. Program/Presentation in Nature Center to follow bird hike. Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. The event(s) will take place on the following dates and times: Sat. Jan. 14 at 8 am [...]
Interpretive walk from San Pedro House
San Pedro House Sierra Vista, AZ, United StatesInterpretive 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 [...]
Welcome to the Sonoran Desert! Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin on a moderate hike as we explore the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 4-mile hike on the easy-moderate terrain of the Pemberton, Scenic, Cinch and Shallmo Wash Trails. Learn the basics of our incredible Sonoran Desert, from the powerful forces that combined to create [...]
Clear the Way for the Vail Scramble
Passage 7 AZ, United StatesJoin us for a day of trail clearing on passage 7. The focus of this work event will be digging out catclaw, whitethorn acacia, and other pricklies from the corridor. We will brush and complete other maintenance tasks as needed to support a pain-free course for Scramble runners. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and [...]
Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area – AZSP
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, United StatesAbout the Event For families that have little to no experience camping. Learn the basics of AZ's State Parks, and about hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, service projects, and more. Fee required. Hosted by: Arizona State Parks
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.
Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
Join Ranger Steve to learn more about the venomous animals that inhabit the Sonoran Desert! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve for a fun and informative live display of venomous animals! Bring your questions and curiosity as you learn things such as the difference between venom and poison, common myths about [...]
Desert Trees: The Fabulous Fabaceae Family (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Join Ranger Kevin for an easy hike while learning some fascinating things about desert trees. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.7-mile hike along the North Trail. We’ll discover how some of the most common desert trees are related to each other. We’ll also dig into some of the truly [...]
Turkey Hunting Seminar – NWTF
Cottonwood VFW Post 7400 705 E Aspen st, Cottonwood, AZ, United StatesAbout the Event Free Event Interested in learning about Turkey Hunting & Conservation? Come Join NWTF Volunteers discussing Wild Turkey Biology, Conservation, Hunting & More Location: VFW Post 7400, Cottonwood AZ Contact: Tim Denny longbeardsaz@gmail.com
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United StatesJoin 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, [...]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89 Wickenburg, AZ 85390, ArizonaLimit 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 [...]
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