Thursday, March 12, 2026

  • Cave Creek - Invasive Species Removal
    March 12, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    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.
  • Waterfall Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    March 12, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Have we had enough rain lately to make the Waterfall run? Ranger Shaun isn’t sure, so he’s going to check. Wanna go? Click program title for more details.
  • Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20)
    March 12, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Explore the edges of the park on this fitness hike with Ranger Jacque, where we'll
    reach out to the boundaries and peer through the other side to state land, BLM, and the Desert Enclave Preserve.
  • Fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    March 12, 2026 - (11:00 AM - 03:30 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Kevin for a challenging springtime hike deep into the spectacular scenery of the Usery mountains. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Rattlesnakes
    March 12, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going to be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get
    educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Click program title for more details.
  • Lunch n’ Learn: All About Saguaro!
    March 12, 2026 - (12:30 PM - 01:30 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Discover the fascinating world of the saguaro cactus at this presentation-style
    program with Ranger Jacque! Feel free to bring your own lunch and eat it too!
  • Discovery Station: Butterflies and Allies
    March 12, 2026 - March 12, 2026 - (05:00 PM - 06:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Click program title for more details.
  • Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    March 12, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of springtime stargazing! Click program title for more details.