Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  October 16, 2025 - (08:30 AM - 10:30 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Spend the morning hiking through cactus covered hills and learn about the ecology of the
  Sonoran Desert with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details.
• Plant Hike

  October 16, 2025 - (08:30 AM - 10:00 AM)

  McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
  Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

  (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
• Life Along the Gila Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  October 16, 2025 - (08:30 AM - 10:30 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this vital desert river. Click program title for more details.
• Discovery Station: 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge

  October 16, 2025 - (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Click program title for more details.
• Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

  October 16, 2025 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)

  McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
  Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

  (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Click program title for more details.