Thursday, July 09, 2026

  • Desert Dawn: Sit Spots and Bird Song (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    July 09, 2026 - (05:30 AM - 07:15 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Join naturalist Rich Fuhrmann Jr. for a mindful sunrise walk where you will practice "sit spot" techniques, discover how birds and people adapt to summer heat, and listen to the desert wake up.
  • Morning Finess Hike
    July 09, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
    Mesa, AZ , 85207

    (602) 506-2930 ext 4

    Join Ranger Derik on a fast-paced hike through the cactus forests of the park and enjoy sweeping views of Pass Mountain and the Superstition Mountains. Click program title for more details.
  • Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    July 09, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    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.
  • Summer Day Camp with Rangers (Registration Required, Limit 25 Students)
    July 08, 2026 - July 10, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    This summer day camp is geared towards kids in 1st-6th grade (ages 6-12) with a different nature theme and activities for each of the 3 mornings. Click on program title for more details!
  • Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
    July 09, 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 (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    July 09, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    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: Heat Safety
    July 09, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
    Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

    (602) 506-2930 ext 3

    Tired of hiding inside from the summer heat? Learn how to recreate safely throughout the rest of the summer at this Ranger table. Click program title for more details.
  • America 250: Iconic Saguaro (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    July 09, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by trekking to a rare crested saguaro with Ranger Jacque! Discover how these desert icons have stood as silent witnesses to the evolving American story. Click program title for more details.