Thursday, June 11, 2026

  • Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    June 11, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Learn about and look for birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas on this moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
  • Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
    June 11, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • Plant Hike
    June 11, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this
    guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: America 250 - Symbolic Saguaros (and other Cacti)
    June 11, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity
    June 11, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station Desert Snakes
    June 11, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Stop by the nature center and get up close to live snakes and learn about
    the many species of snakes that call Phoenix home. Click program title for more details.
  • America250 Scales of the Southwest – A Live Reptile Demo
    June 11, 2026 - (12:30 PM - 01:30 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Join Ranger Jacque for a special America250 live reptile demonstration! Meet the scaly residents that have called the American Southwest home since long before our nation's founding.
  • America 250 Sunset and Saguaros: Hiking the American Desert (Registration Required, Limit 20)
    June 11, 2026 - June 11, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the ancient, iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since before our country's founding. Click program title for more details.
  • Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    June 11, 2026 - June 11, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 12:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike through the park through washes and
    below mountains in search of nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details.
  • Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    June 11, 2026 - (08:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Join Ranger Shaun on a night hike to search for creepy-crawlies. Click program title for more details.