Saturday, October 14, 2023

  • Estrella Mtn. Regional Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month
    October 14, 2023 - (06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert with volunteer Joe Ford. Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. The event(s) will take place on the following dates and times:​​
    May - Aug, Second Saturdays, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Indoor bird program to follow.
    Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford, through the park's wide range of habits.
  • Skull Mesa Fitness Hike ***Strenuous*** (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    October 14, 2023 - (07:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Calling all adventurers! Get your legs pumping and your heartrate up on a
    strenuous 12-mile hike up into the Tonto National Forest for sweeping views of the mountains and to find
    hidden rock art carved by the native peoples that once called this place home. Click program title for more
    details.
  • Bird Banding Demonstration
    October 14, 2023 - (07:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    See birds up close as researchers net, band, and release birds for science!
  • Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    October 14, 2023 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    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.
  • Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Programs, Second Sat. Each Month, in the Nature Center Classroom
    October 14, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike).
  • Birding "Big Sit" (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    October 14, 2023 - (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    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.
  • Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    October 14, 2023 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Join Ranger Steve for an after-dark walk on the park trails to look for nocturnal wildlife! Click program title for more details.