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 has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Learn about your bike and riding equipment with local experts and take a short group ride. So you want to get into mountain biking? Or do you need to freshen up your riding skills? If so, then this clinic is geared for you. No matter the reason, like any new sport, mountain biking can be [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Learn about the various uses and roles of mesquites in our Southwest culture at this free, family-friendly event at Coffinger Park in Wickenburg! Click on program title for more details. Discover all the “Tree of Life” has to offer at this free, family-friendly community event. There will be cooking tips, food sampling, kids games, and [...]
Learn about the breeding 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 [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Join gardening pros to learn how to make the most of your warm-weather gardening and extend the life of your plants. Does the sun give your plants a major sunburn every year? Are you frustrated by losing plants that you have lovingly tended to? The San Tan Valley Master Gardeners will help you make the [...]
Join gardening pros to learn how to make the most of your warm-weather gardening and extend the life of your plants. Does the sun give your plants a major sunburn every year? Are you frustrated by losing plants that you have lovingly tended to? The San Tan Valley Master Gardeners will help you make the [...]
Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and plants you can use to attract them to your garden! Click on title for more details. Learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert, the native flowering plants they rely on, and which plants to put in your garden to attract butterflies and other pollinators on this guided [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Join us for this 2.5-mile hike that will introduce you to the rich archaeological history of the area. See evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture as we trek up to one of their mesa-top compounds. Bring plenty of water. No dogs on this hike. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms [...]
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Join volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll on easy/moderate terrain to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving the park and [...]
Do you have questions about the plants, animals, history and culture of the Sonoran Desert? Would you like to do some hiking in a fun, social setting? Join a Maricopa County Parks ranger on an interpretive hike as we discover this incredible ecosystem! Bring plenty of drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Vista [...]
Join a ranger on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to see cactus blooms and other flowering plants. Join a ranger on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to see cactus blooms and other flowering plants. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Meet at the Nature Center. Registration required by calling the Estrella park office at 602-506-2930 x6.
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Learn about some of our amazing desert critters at this drop-in session inside the Nature Center. Our Sonoran Desert is home to amazing snakes, lizards and tortoises. Learn about their habitats and some of the adaptations that allow them to survive in our extreme environment. All ages. No registration required for this drop-in session that [...]
Learn about birds on this hike at Morgan City Wash with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas and look for spring migrants during this guided walk with Ranger Eric along Morgan City Wash near the confluence with the Agua Fria River. We will meet [...]
A nighttime ride for experienced riders. Shed your work schedule then spend the evening lighting up the trails on two-wheels. During this San Tan Bikes-sponsored adventure, old familiar trails become new again; challenging your skills from new and heightened perspectives. First timers to experts, this is a no-drop ride. Please bring your helmet and two 650-lumen [...]
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike! Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy 1-mile (one-way) hike. We will meet at the Waddell Trailhead at Area 7 (restrooms available here). [...]
Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Join volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll on easy/moderate to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving the park and share [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
This is a 2-hour group ride on moderate terrain. What’s the best way to spend your Saturday morning? On a mountain biking group ride, of course. Roll up to the main trailhead 10-minutes prior to start time and meet with the San Tan Shredders. We’ll do a quick introduction, tell a few lame jokes, then [...]
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Join the new Desert Defenders program to help us find and remove these plants! Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on finding, mapping, and removing invasive species while hiking [...]
Time – 8am – Noon Location – Meet at the park’s main entry. Volunteers Needed - (10) people Volunteer should bring. – Gloves, water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, hat, , etc. What equipment will be provided- Rakes and trash pickers. Name of person-in-charge of clean-up event? Steve Turton Contact information of person-in-charge – email or phone. [...]
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 way we will [...]
The conservation area is a different experience when seen softly illuminated by the silver moon. While we will attempt to minimize the use of flashlights, bring one in case you need it. Meet at the main trailhead area where restrooms and picnic tables are located. Please bring exact amount for the park entry fee as [...]
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