Saturday, February 28, 2026

  • Cycling Event at MMRP 2.28.26
    February 28, 2026 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  • Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    February 28, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park!
  • Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    February 28, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:30 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.
  • Hassayampa - Invasive Species Removal
    February 28, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Plant Hike: Morning Session (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    February 28, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the flowers, shrubs and trees that are found in the Park. It is also National Invasive Species Awareness Week, so you can learn about the County Parks’ focus on improving native biodiversity and ecosystem health by dealing with problematic invaders. Click program title for more details.
  • Usery Mountain Open House and Community Resource Fair
    February 28, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 02:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Park Staff and Volunteers at the Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for an Open House!
  • Plant Hike: Afternoon Session (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    February 28, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the flowers, shrubs and trees that are found in the Park. It is also National Invasive Species Awareness Week, so you can learn about the County Parks’ focus on improving native biodiversity and ecosystem health by dealing with problematic invaders. Click program title for more details.
  • Wild Burros at Lake Pleasant
    February 28, 2026 - February 28, 2026 - (04:00 PM - 06:30 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Park Assistant Doug Robertson for an educational guided hike to learn about the fascinating wild burros at Lake Pleasant. This program is designed for all ages and will provide an in-depth look at the history, behavior, and conservation of these remarkable animals. Click program title for more details.