Saturday, August 16, 2025

• Waterfall Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  August 16, 2025 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)

  White Tank Mountain Regional Park
  20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
  Waddell, AZ , 85355

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

  Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk! Click program title for more details.
• MTB Shift into the Weekend

  August 16, 2025 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)

  San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  6533 W. Phillips Road
  Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

  (602) 506-2930 ext 7
• Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

  August 16, 2025 - (07:15 AM - 09:15 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.
• Discovery Station: Aquatic Life

  August 16, 2025 - (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

  See live examples of aquatic life up-close with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
• Discovery Station: Desert 101

  August 16, 2025 - (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)

  Lake Pleasant Regional Park
  41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
  Morristown, AZ , 85342

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

  Stop by the Discovery Center and cool off and learn about the many animals
  and plants that call the lake home. Click program title for more details.
• Lunch n’ Learn: Stranger Things- Sonoran Desert Edition

  August 16, 2025 - (12:30 PM - 01:30 PM)

  Cave Creek Regional Park
  37019 N. Lava Lane
  Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Join Ranger Jacque as we uncover nature’s oddities and bizarre relationships between
  Sonoran Desert’s famous (and infamous) characters!
• Rock Art & Ruins Hike (Registration required, limit 15)

  August 16, 2025 - August 16, 2025 - (05:30 PM - 07:30 PM)

  Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
  44000 N. Spur Cross Road
  Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Join Ranger Jacque on this guided hike to explore three fascinating rock art sites
  and one ancient Hohokam ruins site, all nestled along a scenic trail less than 2 miles long.
  
• Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger

  August 16, 2025 - (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)

  Usery Mountain Regional Park
  3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
  Mesa, AZ , 85207

  (602) 506-2930 ext 4

  Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details.
• Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

  August 16, 2025 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

  Lake Pleasant Regional Park
  41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
  Morristown, AZ , 85342

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

  Come Join Ranger Derik on a family friendly hike through the night in search of scorpions and other nocturnal species!
• Evening Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  August 16, 2025 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

  Usery Mountain Regional Park
  3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
  Mesa, AZ , 85207

  (602) 506-2930 ext 4

  Join Ranger Kevin for a relaxing evening stroll through the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
• Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  August 16, 2025 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)

  White Tank Mountain Regional Park
  20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
  Waddell, AZ , 85355

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

  Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! Click program title for more details.