Thursday, February 19, 2026

  • Desert Wildflower Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    February 19, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Learn about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Plant Walk
    February 19, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Nikki on a walk to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • Spur Cross - Invasive Species Removal
    February 19, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:30 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.
  • White Tank - Invasive Species Removal
    February 19, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Homeschool Happenings: Birdwatching (Registration Required, Limit 35 participants)
    February 19, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Homeschool students can join Ranger Nikki on a birdwatching walk and learn how to identify common desert birds and their homes. Click program title for more details.
  • Intro to Desert Hiking (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    February 19, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Are you curious about hiking and want to find hikes near you? Then come down to Nature
    Center and learn how to start hiking in the desert with ranger Derik. Click program title for more details.