Friday, April 24, 2026

  • Guided Bird Hike (City Nature Challenge) (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    April 24, 2026 - (06:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric while participating in the City Nature Challenge! Click on program title for more details.
  • San Tan - Invasive Species Removal
    April 24, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.
  • City Nature Challenge Hike
    April 24, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27. Click program title for more details.
  • Kayak to Castle Creek (Registration required. Limit 8 Participants)
    April 24, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Click program title for more details.
  • City Nature Challenge Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    April 24, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Help with the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and learn about the free smartphone app iNaturalist that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! This hike accommodates both barrier-free (wheelchair-accessible) and more moderate difficulty trail grades for those that want to hike farther. Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Join the City Nature Challenge
    April 24, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Nikki to learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge April 24-27th and how your input can help the scientific community. Click program title for more details.
  • Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    April 24, 2026 - April 24, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Ranger Kevin for a hike to the top of Yavapai Point. Click program title for more details.