Saturday, July 11, 2026

  • Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)
    July 11, 2026 - (05:30 AM - 07:00 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.
  • Slate Trail Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) 
    July 11, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    37019 N. Lava Lane
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Come along for an early morning walk with Ranger Shaun.  Click program title for more details. 
  • Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    July 11, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 09:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
    July 11, 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.
  • Nature Story Hour (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants) 
    July 11, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

     Join Ranger Kevin for a story and an introduction to some of the desert’s most amazing animals. Click program title for more details.
  • America 250: Scales of the Southwest Presentation
    July 11, 2026 - (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. Click program title for more details.
  • Lunch and Learn: Venomous Creatures (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants)
    July 11, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at some of the Sonoran Desert’s most venomous creatures. Click program title for more details.
  • Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters (Registration required, limit 12)
    July 11, 2026 - (12:15 PM - 01:15 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk
    July 11, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    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. 
  • Discovery Station: Tortoise Talk
    July 11, 2026 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    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. 
  • Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    July 11, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    44000 N. Spur Cross Road
    Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

    (602) 506-2930 ext 8

    Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.