Saturday, March 14, 2026

  • Cycling Event at MMRP 3.13-15.26
    March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026 - (All Day Event)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

  • Spur Cross - Invasive Species Removal
    March 14, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 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.
  • McDowell - Invasive Species Removal
    March 14, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • Estrella - Invasive Species Removal
    March 14, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 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.
  • Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)
    March 14, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
  • Park to Park: Cave Creek to Spur Cross (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    March 14, 2026 - (07:45 AM - 02:15 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Jacque for a challenging day hike from Cave Creek to Spur Cross Parks! Click program title for more details.
  • Wildflowers and Butterflies Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    March 14, 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 Kevin for a mid-morning hike in our beautiful springtime desert. Click program title for details.
  • Discovery Station: Edible Plants
    March 14, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    The Sonoran Desert is home to over 200 species of edible plant. Once we start getting exotic, well, that number gets fancy fast. Ranger Shaun likes to talk about it.
  • Wild Burros at Lake Pleasant
    March 14, 2026 - March 14, 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.
  • Ranger-narrated Lake Cruise (Registration required. Limit 40 participants)
    March 14, 2026 - March 14, 2026 - (04:00 PM - 06:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join a Park Ranger and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on an informative and relaxing boat cruise around scenic Lake Pleasant. Click program title for more details.