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Desert Walk and Talk (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

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

Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about desert plants, animals and hear fun stories of the Old West. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Join park volunteer Peter for a leisurely one-mile stroll to learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. He will also talk about local history involving [...]

Cave Creek – Trail Maintenance

Date 3/12/22 - Trail Maintenance; Slate Trail 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 [...]

Guided Plant Hike (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Learn about plants of the Sonoran Desert and riparian areas during this guided hike. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike on the Preserve's trails to learn about the riparian and upland Sonoran Desert plants growing here, and their ecological and cultural importance. Trail difficulty is low to [...]

Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

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

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 [...]

Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Guided Bird Walk (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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 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 [...]

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

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

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 [...]

Desert Defenders – CCRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Life Along the Creek (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join us as we look at the plants and animals that live in the riparian area along a perennial stretch of Cave Creek. The hike will take us through the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and along the lower Dragonfly Trail for a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Meet in the main Spur Cross parking area. Registration is [...]

Discover the Bluff Trail

The Bluff Trail is one of the most scenic trails in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. It is also home to several unusual plant species not commonly seen on other trails. Discover the hidden treasures of this route on a hike of moderate difficulty. Bring plenty of drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at playground [...]

Butterfly Discovery Walk (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

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

Learn about butterflies, identification and their food sources on an easy stroll with the ranger. Click program title for registration information. Join a ranger for an easy stroll around the Nature Center and nearby areas to learn about butterflies that can be found in our desert. You will see some of the plants that are [...]

Wildflower Walk (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

Learn about and search for common desert wildflowers on an easy, ranger-led stroll along Merkle Trail. Registration deadline: Monday, March 14. Join the Ranger for an easy walk along Merkle Trail to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, filaree, brittlebush and globemallow.  We will also keep an [...]

Easy Butterfly Stroll (Limit 20 participants. Registration required).

Take an easy walk with the Ranger around the Nature Center and nearby pathways to look for and identify butterflies. Registration deadline: Monday, March 14. Take an easy walk with the Ranger around the Nature Center and nearby pathways to look for and identify butterflies. Investigate areas with plants and trees whose blooms are important [...]

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

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

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 [...]

San Tan Valley Master Gardeners Series: Guided Walk along the Interpretive Trail

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

This is a short stroll to learn about native vegetation and current planting and enhancement projects initiated by the Master Gardeners. Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for an informative and easy stroll along the Park’s Interpretive Trail. Learn about common Sonoran Desert plants such as creosote, ocotillo and mesquite and their important relationship [...]

All Vultures Eve (Wickenburg)

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

Watch peak vulture and raptor migration along the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg! Click on program title for more details. Witness the amazing spectacle of hundreds of migrating turkey vultures flying in to roost near the Hassayampa River Walk in Wickenburg! This free event is being hosted by the Town of Wickenburg, Maricopa County Parks, Wickenburg [...]

Full Moon Hike through Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

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 [...]

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

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

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 [...]

Desert Defenders – SCRCA – Invasive 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, 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 [...]

History of the Hassayampa (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Learn about the history of the Wickenburg area during this guided walk. Click on program title for more details. Join Preserve Supervisor and archaeologist Jessica Bland for an easy, 2-hour guided trail walk to learn about the fascinating archaeology and history of the area. Space is limited. To register, please call the Visitor Center at [...]

Butterflies and Blooms

In this "citizen science" program, learn some techniques for identifying and observing native butterflies. Discover how to record and share your findings through an online database, and which native garden plants can be used to lure butterflies to your own backyard! Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Nature Center. Limit 15 participants. [...]

The Splendid Saguaro

The saguaro is the most iconic plant of the Sonoran Desert. On this interpretive hike, discover the amazing and mysterious life cycle of this towering cactus. Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at North Trail trailhead.

The Splendid Saguaro

The saguaro is the most iconic plant of the Sonoran Desert. On this interpretive hike, discover the amazing and mysterious life cycle of this towering cactus. Bring drinking water and sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Lost Sheep trailhead.

Butterflies & Wildflowers of Spur Cross (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

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

Join Ranger Kevin on a hike through Spur Cross and the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in search of butterflies including the Sara Orangetip, the featured Maricopa County Parks Eco-Blitz insect for this month. This easy walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in the conservation area, when to look for them, and which [...]

Desert Defenders – WTMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

Wildflower Hike (Limit 20 participants. Registration required)

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

Learn about and search for common desert wildflowers on an easy/moderate 2.2-mile hike with the ranger. Limit 20 participants. Registration required. Click program title for details. Join the Ranger for an easy/moderate hike along San Tan, Stargazer and Moonlight Trails to search for common wildflowers and flowering shrubs of the Sonoran Desert, such as fiddleneck, [...]

Intermediate Level “Night Shredders” Mountain Bike Ride

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

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 [...]

Homeschool Discovery Station (Drop-in, no registration required)

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

Drop by the park Nature Center to chat with a ranger and learn about plants and animals, including springtime butterflies and wildflowers! Click program title for details. Welcome Homeschoolers to a springtime discovery experience! Join the ranger at the Nature Center back patio to see a display of plant and animal specimens, pick up an [...]

Desert Defenders – MMRP – Invasive Removal

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 [...]

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