Saturday, January 31, 2026

  • Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    January 31, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Learn about the resident and migrant birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    January 31, 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.
  • Discovery Station: Ecology
    January 31, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Ranger Shaun as we move along through the winter season towards Spring. The emergence of wildflowers will bring back an explosion of insects close behind! Click program title for more details.
  • Introduction to Archery (Registration required, Limit 10 Participants))
    January 31, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Nikki and Park Staff to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details.
  • Desert Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    January 31, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 01:30 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Learn about and look for Sonoran Desert wildflowers with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Ecosystem Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    January 31, 2026 - (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Ranger Shaun for a midday desert jaunt! Come see the beauty of the desert on a Ranger guided hike! Click program title for more details.