Wednesday, August 05, 2026

  • Wonders of Plants Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    August 05, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 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 morning hike through the canyons of the park and learn about the many adaptations that plants use to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • Kayak to Castle Creek (Registration required. Limit 8 Participants)
    August 05, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    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.
  • Morning Meander
    August 05, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Hohokam Masters of the Desert 
    August 05, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 12:00 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 learn about the native people that called the park home and see what they left behind. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station
    August 05, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Join Ranger Olivia to Meet the Critters at this Discovery Station with some of the animal ambassadors that reside at the Hassayampa River Visitor Center! Click on program title for more details.  
  • Sunset Walk (Registration Required. Limit 25 participants)
    August 05, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience beautiful desert among the cacti and mountains. Click on program title for more details. 
  • Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    August 05, 2026 - (08:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Think you’re brave? The Desert would like a word. After dark. Ranger Shaun is here to show your appointment. Click program title for more details.