Saturday, January 03, 2026

• MTB Fundamental Skills Clinic

  January 03, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 7
• Hassayampa - Invasive Species Removal

  January 03, 2026 - (08:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

  Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
• Fitness Hike – 100 Miles in 100 Days (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)

  CANCELLED

  January 03, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 01:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 7

  Kick off the first weekend of 2026 with Ranger Kevin on a strenuous, but rewarding, morning hike. Click program title for more details.
• Welcome to the Sonoran Desert Hike

  January 03, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

  Join Ranger Kevin for a fun and edifying look at life in the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
• Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

  January 03, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
• : New Years Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

  January 03, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t take a hike! Join Ranger Shaun for a
  holiday hike! Click program title for more details.
• Connecting with Nature Class (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  January 03, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

  Did you make it your New Year’s Resolution to spend more time in nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to the skills needed to enhance your connection with the natural world. Click program title for more details.
• Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

  January 03, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 7

  Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Click program title for more details.
• Discovery Station: Butterflies and Allies

  January 03, 2026 - January 03, 2026 - (04:00 PM - 05:30 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Click program title for more details.
• Full Moon Hike(Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) 

  January 03, 2026 - (05:00 PM - 07:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 4

  Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains.
• Creatures of the Night Walk--Full Moon (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

  January 03, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 07:30 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

  Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on program title for more details.
• Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

  January 03, 2026 - (05:45 PM - 07:15 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  Ranger Jacque leads the way on this program, aglow with moonlight rising over the Mazatzal mountains! Click program title for more details.
• Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)

  January 03, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 7

  Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate hike to watch the full moon rise and enjoy the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.