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Homeschool Happenings: First Peoples (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Homeschool Happenings: First Peoples Join Ranger Kevin for the homeschool program “First Peoples.” We’ll be exploring those who once lived in the area. We'll learn about the Hohokam and their descendants through stories, art and activities. We’ll also find out how they managed to build a great civilization over 1,000 years ago, long before cars, [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10)

Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will meet at the Beardsley Trailhead off of Beardsley CSR Rd., accessed on the north side of Hwy. 74 immediately east of the highway [...]

Estrella – Invasive Species Removal

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

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 [...]

Cactus Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Evan for this fun, family friendly hike through the desert, and learn a whole lot about the wonderful cacti that surround us. What makes a cactus a cactus? How can plants survive scorching temperatures? Can you eat Cactus? Get the answers to these questions and more on Ranger Evan’s Crazy for Cacti [...]

Desert 101 Hike: Yavapai Point (Registration Required, Limit 20)

Join Ranger Eric for a moderate 1.8-mile one-way hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way! Click on program title for details. Join Ranger Eric on a 1.8-mile one-way hike up the Yavapai Point Trail where we will be able to take in stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and [...]

Welcome to the Sonoran Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join Ranger Evan and this fun, family friendly hike through the desert! Learn the basics of our incredible Sonoran Desert – from the powerful forces that combined to create our unique desert environment to the amazing adaptations of the plants and animals that live here. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water; hats [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration required, limit 10)

Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric on this easy to moderate hike! Click on program title for 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 at the Nature Center, then hike down nearby [...]

Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

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

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 [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come join ranger Evan for this fun hike learning the basics of the Sonoran Desert! Join Ranger Evan for an easy to moderate hike up the 1.8-mile Waterfall Trail while learning about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and the White Tank Mountains. We will meet at the trailhead for the Waterfall Trail, which has restrooms available. [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration required, limit 20)

Join Ranger Eric for an easy 2.9-mile loop while learning about the desert. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric on a 2.9-mile loop hike of the North Trail while learning about the flora, fauna, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. The hike is rated as easy, although some surfaces might be [...]

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 20 participants. To register, please call the White Tank Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 5. [...]

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an afternoon hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 3-mile hike on the Blevins 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 with very little change [...]

Moonlight Hike (Registration required. Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 2-mile loop on the Blevins and Noso Trails. Trail segments are rated easy, with little elevation change over the course of the hike. We’ll enjoy the beauty of a quiet outdoor evening, walking through a desert landscape silvered by [...]

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 Chandler Veterans Oasis

Family Bird Walks Chandler Veterans Oasis

Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

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 City of Chandler's Veterans Oasis Park, This bird-walk is sponsored by Desert Rivers Audubon and The City of Chandler. We provide loaner binoculars, Bird Bingo Cards for kids, and expert [...]

Insomniac Night Trail Run Series

Everywhere on the Arizona Trail

The Insomniac Night Trail Run Series consists of six night runs throughout the Maricopa County Regional Parks from April through September. It's our way of escaping the summer heat while continuing to race and experience both familiar and unfamiliar trails in a different light. Distances range from 5 kilometers to 75 kilometers. Save 20-25% on registration when [...]

Guided Bird Walk (Registration required, limit 10)

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

Learn about the 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 spot [...]

Salt River Saturday CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER

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.

: Goldmine Climb (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Take a fun yet challenging hike to the top of Goldmine Mountain with Ranger Evan. Click program title for more details. Are you a seasoned hiker but want to strengthen your understanding about the desert? Then this tough climb is for you! This is a difficult hike with about 1000 ft. elevation change. We will [...]

Learn to Camp, Family Campout | Patagonia Lake State Park – AZSP

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales, United States

aAbout 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

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.

Discovery Station: Butterflies & Blooms

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

Join 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 States

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 2.5-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 States

Join 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, Arizona

Limit 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, Arizona

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 [...]

Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

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

Join 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 [...]

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