Saturday, April 11, 2026

• Spur Cross - Invasive Species Removal

  April 11, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
• Estrella - Invasive Species Removal

  April 11, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

  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.
• San Tan - Invasive Species Removal

  April 11, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 7

  Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
• Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)

  April 11, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 09:00 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
• Plants Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

  April 11, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Many people are surprised by the amount of plant life they find in the Sonoran Desert. Come with Ranger Shaun and have a closer look. Click program title for more details.
• Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

  April 11, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

  Join Ranger Shaun for an early morning snake spotting mission! Click
  program title for more details.
• Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

  April 11, 2026 - (01:30 PM - 03:30 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.
• Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

  April 11, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)

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

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Join Ranger Shaun for an early evening critter spotting mission! Click
  program title for more details.