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. This time of year is peak spring songbird migration, so high species diversity and rarities might be found! Along the way we will discuss how to identify [...]
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 and identify the many resident and migratory birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center. Limit 10 participants. To register, please call [...]
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 bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will [...]
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about aquatic life in the Hassayampa River and Palm Lake with a guided walk and then classroom microscope activities to get close-up views of animals and plants. This is geared towards homeschoolers ages 6-12, but all ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Please [...]
Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join Ranger Eric for a "Big Sit" style bird count in the front garden at the Visitor Center as we learn about birds and learn about community science, using eBird. We will discuss basic bird identification tips and counting methods. Bird feeders are located [...]
Visit Ranger Derik at the visitor center to learn about the native trees that call the Sonoran Desert home. On display at the nature center will be tables with samples of native tree species, pictures, as well information on the benefits and services that these native plants provide us and the natural ecosystem.
Hassayampa River Preserve Mesquite Festival. Discover all the “Tree of Life” has to offer at this free, family-friendly community event. Click 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 information on the ecology, [...]
An easy/moderate hike with Ranger Derik to take in the views along the Hassayampa River. Click program title for more details. We will hike from the Visitor Center down along the River Ramble Trail and up to Lykes Lookout for a 1.3-mile hike. The trail is gradual until the short but steep climb up Lykes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Learn about birds of the region while helping with citizen science with Ranger Eric for this event which accommodates all physical accessibilities. Click on program title for details. Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join Ranger Eric for a "Big Sit" style bird count in the front garden at the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
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 Kevin for an afternoon hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along various trails within the park. 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-moderate with some [...]
Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike in search of seasonal beauty. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along various trails within the park. 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-moderate with some [...]
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 Park supervisor Jessica Bland for a look at the history of the Hassayampa River Preserve through some of the artifacts and historic objects that have been found here. Afterwards, we will do a brief tour of some of the historic buildings that are not regularly open to the public. The first part of the [...]
A groundwater awareness program plus hike around Palm Lake and riverside. In recognition of Groundwater Awareness Week, join Ranger Kevin for an informative program about the important connections between desert rivers (including the Hassayampa River) and groundwater. Informal program will be followed by a hike around Palm Lake and along the Hassayampa River. Please wear [...]
A groundwater awareness program plus hike around Palm Lake and riverside. In recognition of Groundwater Awareness Week, join Ranger Kevin for an informative program about the important connections between desert rivers (including the Hassayampa River) and groundwater. Informal program will be followed by a hike around Palm Lake and along the Hassayampa River. Please wear [...]
Learn about and taste food made from various native desert plants. Limit 10 participants. For more details, please click on the program title. This 2-hour indoor class includes fascinating insights on desert plants, how to harvest and use them in recipes, hands-on activities, and sampling of many desert foods. Registration is required and space is limited [...]
Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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