Friday, September 19, 2025

  • Yavapai Pollinator Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (06:00 AM - 07:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    A walk with Ranger Shaun to watch for early morning birds and bugs at the North end of the Lake. Click program title for more details.
  • Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Pollinators
    September 19, 2025 - (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Stop by and chat with Ranger Shaun about pollinators today at the Discovery Center! Click
    program title for more details.
  • Pipeline South Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    A late morning walk on the lovely Pipeline Canyon Trail with Ranger Shaun. Click program
    title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
    September 19, 2025 - (01:00 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: Leave No Trace
    September 19, 2025 - September 19, 2025 - (04:00 PM - 06:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Before your evening hikes in the park, stop by the trailhead and learn from Ranger Derik how to hike responsibly and protect the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see the iconic desert sunset over the Estrella
    Mountains. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger! No Registration required.
    September 19, 2025 - (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 25 participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (06:30 PM - 08:00 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 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (06:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Derik on hike through the park at night in search of nocturnal creatures that
    call the park home. Click program title for more details.
  • Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    September 19, 2025 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun late-summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.