Saturday, August 23, 2025

  • Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    August 23, 2025 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 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.
  • All About Saguaros
    August 23, 2025 - (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Nikki for an indoor presentation about our desert’s majestic Saguaro cactus. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Desert Critters
    August 23, 2025 - (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about some of the animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • All About Monsoons
    August 23, 2025 - (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Nikki for an indoor presentation to learn all about our fascinating and sometimes elusive summer monsoon! Click program title for more details.
  • Sunset Stroll (Registration required, limit 20)
    CANCELLED
    August 23, 2025 - August 23, 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

    ***This program has been cancelled due to excessive heat!***
    Join Ranger Jacque for a relaxed 2-mile hike through the stunning Sonoran
    Desert — discover its unique beauty and amazing wildlife. Click the program title for all the details!
  • Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) 
    August 23, 2025 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Ranger Kevin for a fun evening of summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Safari (Registration required, limit 20)
    August 23, 2025 - (07:45 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Come hang out with Ranger Jacque on a nighttime scorpion hunt! We’ll shine black lights on the trail to spot these glowing critters and dig into what makes them so unique.