Lost Dutchman Days continues to be "the fun place to be for all ages." The annual event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The parade is always a favorite and attracts thousands of spectators from around the valley. Don't forget the rodeo dance held at […]
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 [...]
Archery clinic with recurve and compound bows. Open to youth 8-15 years of age whether beginners or experienced. Multiple targets including 3D. Glassing station and BB gun alleys included. Free lunch for youth. Concession open. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 1oo participants Southwest Bowhunters at Adair Range, 4760 US-95, Yuma AZ. [...]
Course Summary Enjoy challenging climbs and epic views of Phoenix across the White Tank Mountain Range. All runs take place on single track trails within White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Expect typical desert trail conditions including rocks, sand, cactus and gravel. 50 mile & 50 Km runners will travel through a two mile section of wash [...]
About the Event Learn trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, falconry, fly fishing and more. Gear and instruction provided. Live quail hunt demonstration. Police dog demo. Breakfast and Lunch, come on down! Location: Empire Ranch, north of Sonoita Hosted by: Southern Arizona Quail Forever Contact: Tony, (520) 465-6569, avalen18@aol.com About the Location Camp is [...]
Sears-Kay Ruin is a free use public interpretive and recreational site on the Cave Creek District of the Forest. It offers day-use picnic facilities and a self-guided trail. The ruins are a stone masonry Hohokam hilltop site from the 12th century. FOTNF maintains the day-use area, the trail, and the ruins and provides interpretive brochures to [...]
Learn how to use Field Maps app to collect data and location of non native plants in the Tonto NF and surrounding areas.
Join Saddlebrooke Hiking Club for a morning of work on passage 13. We will focus on catclaw removal and repairing damaged tread. It is sure to be a beautiful day on the trail!
This is not a park sponsored event. A large permitted mountain biking event will be occurring in the park. The event will be staged out of the Competitive Track and use the following trails: Comp Track: Sport Loop, Tech Loop, Long Loop; Scenic, Escondido, Dixie Mine, Coachwhip, Tonto Tank, Pemberton, Bluff, Delsie & Granite Visitors to the park […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile walk to go back in time. Use your senses to discover the evidence of human history. No pets, please. Meet at 9am at the Waterfall trailhead, Area 6. Limit 10. Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer [...]
Take a fun yet challenging hike to the top of Goldmine Mountain with Ranger Evan 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 700 ft. elevation change. We will be discussing unique attributes of the [...]
Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile walk to go back in time. Use your senses to discover the evidence of human history. No pets, please. Meet at 9am at the Waterfall trailhead, Area 6. Limit 10. Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer [...]
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses in the Usery Mountains Event Registration Form Liability Waiver Form Look what we do at a Removal Event! Events are planned for every 2nd and 4th Saturday from October through April. First, to participate in any Invasive Plant Management event, sign a Liability [...]
Join us for a day of trail work on Passage 4 (section 4F)! For more information, and to register, visit our Volunteer Events Page. Location Highway 82 to Gardner Canyon Road Length 27.2 miles Southern Access Point: Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 31°36’1.23″N, 110°43’26.83″W Access From the north, follow Highway 82 toward the town [...]
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 [...]
Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a 3.7-mile hike along the Go John, Quartz, Slate and Jasper Trails. 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 moderate [...]
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)
This is not a park sponsored event A permitted running event will be occurring in the park. The event will be staged out of the Youth Group Area and use the following trails: Verde, Pemberton, Escondido, & Youth/Minks Trails Visitors to the park are encouraged to use alternative trailheads and be aware of increased usage of the above […]
Join Jaimie Perkunas DPT, C-IAYT in a yoga class designed for hikers & bikers and receive a pint of cider/beer afterwards. Bring your own yoga mat and dress in comfortable clothing. This class is all levels - beginners welcome. Yoga will be for one hour; 1030a-1130a. Cider to follow! Pre-registration required. Register here.
Join Ranger Steve for a special stargazing program at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant for a special stargazing program! A selection of celestial objects such as planets, star clusters, nebulae, and perhaps even galaxies will […]
Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert cacti specimens including saguaro, barrel, hedgehog, pincushion and varieties of cholla. Stop by the Nature Center to see a display of desert cacti specimens and learn about efforts to catalog plant species in the County Parks using the iNaturalist citizen science app. Meeting Location: […]
Join us for a presenation with Scott Barrus, owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service in Utah's Green Valley River. His focus is on teaching and dry fly fishing.
Fishing Utah's Green River - Scott Barrus is the owner/operator of Spinner Fall Guide Service on Utah’s Green River. Scott became sole owner in 2010 and has built his company with a focus on teaching and an emphasis on dry fly fishing. When he’s not rowing the river, you can find Scott hiking, camping, snowboarding, […]
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 […]
Hassayampa River Preserve Trail Grooming Volunteers will assist park staff with trail raking and other light trail maintenance on 2.5 mile easy trail system. Work may also include pulling invasive weeds to help protect our native vegetation and reduce the threat of wildfire. Please meet at the Visitor Center for orientation and safety briefing. Work […]
Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a 3-mile hike along the Gila, Baseline, Toothaker and Horseshoe Trails. 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 moderate with […]
In this program/class we will recognize some common birds found in our desert and discuss some of the survival strategies used by these desert birds. Feel free to bring your lunch with you inside of our Nature Center as Jim Taylor (former biology teacher) and his wife, Judy, deepen our understanding of our feathered friends […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Ranger Steve for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Steve 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 bats, ringtails, […]
About the Event Join NWTF for an event of Turkey Hunting 101. Learn about the history of the wild turkey in Arizona, scouting & hunting techniques as well as turkey calling demonstration & instruction
The AZT VETS Program and Coronado National Forest Service will host this Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend near the famous High Jinks Ranch just outside Oracle's town. During this hitch, our main objective will be to improve the lower section of Passage 12c of the Arizona Trail (also known as Oracle Ridge Trail), which has been […]
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 […]
Join us to start on the back patio of the Nature Center and observe and identify the various birds enjoying our bird feeders. Then we will venture on a short walk via a trail and see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars and wear close-toed shoes. Please do not bring pets. Drop-in, […]
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy 1-mile walk along areas near the Nature Center to search for spring blooms and butterflies. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 1-mile walk along areas near the Nature Center to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, brittlebush and globemallow. We […]
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 […]
Stop by this informal drop-in session to chat with Ranger Steve about the geological, cultural, and biological history of the Sonoran Desert. Stop by this informal presentation inside the Nature Center to chat with Ranger Steve about the history, culture, and biology of the Sonoran Desert. An interactive display will be available for visitors to […]
Quick view itinerary: Thursday - Arrive Long Beach in evening Friday - Sailing day, 9 am depart to Catalina, Isthmus Cove Saturday - Activity day on land or sea Sunday - Sailing day, 9 am depart to Long Beach More information and entire 2023 schedule here Contact AYC Cruising Captain Joe Motil for more information cruising@arizonayachtclub.org AYC […]
Montezuma’s Well This trip features 2 rather different parts of the National Monument. The well with its water/high desert habitat, and the picnic area with its sycamore/riparian habitat, at about 3,400’. We should see a variety of chaparral and high desert species, including titmice, wrens, thrushes and other birds we don’t see often in the […]
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 […]
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, […]
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 […]
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile loop hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, […]
About the Event The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona! The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. 150 exhibitors, including outdoor recreation and conservation groups, government agencies and commercial vendors of outdoor […]
The Crown King Scramble is a point to point uphill 50 kilometer foot race from the shores of Lake Pleasant in the heart of the Sonoran Desert to the town of Crown King in the ponderosa pines of the Bradshaw Mountain Range. The trail traverses through several climate zones that takes you from “spines” to […]
Each year the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society builds or redevelops five or six water holes under the direction of the state and federal agencies responsible for the management of desert bighorn sheep habitat. The projects are usually scheduled January through May and require one weekend to complete. Refer to https://adbss.org/projects/ for updates!
Join Friends of the Tonto NF in removing fountain and buffel grasses at Meeting Location TBD Event Registration Form Liability Waiver Form Friends of the Tonto National Forest is a group of volunteers who assist the Forest in its critical mission of natural and cultural resource and visitor use management. We promote public understanding of […]
Meet on the south patio of the Nature Center for a bird walk with local experienced birder Joe Ford. Wear sturdy footwear and carry water. Bring binoculars and/or a camera if you have them. No pets, please. Classroom program to follow in the Nature Center. March 25, 2023 “Thrushes, and/or Parrots”
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 […]
Join Ranger Kevin for an afternoon hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 3.5-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop Trails. 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 moderately […]
Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely Sunday evening walk timed to the “golden hour” prior to sunset. Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.8-mile hike along the Overton, Clay Mine and Go John Trails. We’ll go slow and pause frequently to look around, allowing us to savor the last hour of daylight and the wonderful desert […]
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join 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 […]
Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike along the banks of the Gila River. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along the Plant Research Trail and the south bank of the Gila River. We’ll explore the riparian habitat for interesting plants and animals while we discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila […]
Hassayampa River Preserve Trail Grooming Volunteers will assist park staff with trail raking and other light trail maintenance on 2.5 mile easy trail system. Work may also include pulling invasive weeds to help protect our native vegetation and reduce the threat of wildfire. Please meet at the Visitor Center for orientation and safety briefing. Work […]
Come join Ranger Evan and this fun, family friendly hike through the desert! 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! Bring plenty of water and wear closed-toe shoes. Meet at the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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