Saturday, June 27, 2026

  • Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
    June 27, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • America 250: History of Pemberton Pond (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    June 27, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.
    Click program title for more details.
  • Tortoise Feeding
    June 27, 2026 - (08:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises and watch them eat their leafy green breakfast. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
    June 27, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this come-and-go, drop-in session. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk
    June 27, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the
    desert so much! Click program title for more details.
  • America 250: Strawberry Moon over the Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25 )
    June 27, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 08:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year with Ranger Jacque under the glow of the full moon! Embark on a nighttime journey through Spur Cross to discover how this celestial beacon has guided generations of Americans through the rugged desert landscape. Click program title for more details.
  • America 250: “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) 
    June 27, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Click program title for more details.
  • Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    June 27, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Look for scorpions and nocturnal animals during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.