Thursday, February 26, 2026

• McDowell - Invasive Species Removal

  February 26, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:30 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
• Wildflower Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  February 26, 2026 - (11:30 AM - 01:30 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

  Join Ranger Jacque on a moderate hike along scenic trails to look for early spring wildflowers and blooming desert plants. Click program title for more details.
• Plant Walk

  February 26, 2026 - (01:00 PM - 02:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to learn about some of the flowers, shrubs and trees that are found in the Park. It is also National Invasive Species Awareness Week, so you can learn about the County Parks’ focus on improving native biodiversity and ecosystem health by dealing with problematic invaders. Click program title for more details.
• Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters (Registration required, limit 12)

  February 26, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

  Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!
• Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

  February 26, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

  Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night in search of scorpions and other
  nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details.