Wednesday, August 12, 2026

• Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

  August 12, 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.
• Discovery Station: Desert Plants 

  August 12, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

  Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
  Goodyear, AZ , 85338

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Stop by the nature center and learn about the many cactus species that call the Sonoran Desert home and about the adaptations that help them survive. Click program title for more details.
• Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

  August 12, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

  Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
  Goodyear, AZ , 85338

  (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  Explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik and hunt for scorpions and other creatures that rule the night! Click program title for more details.
• "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride

  August 12, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)

  San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  6533 W Phillips Rd
  Queen Creek, AZ , 85144
• Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)

  August 12, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 08:30 PM)

  Cave Creek Regional Park
  37019 N. Lava Lane
  Cave Creek, AZ , 85331

  (602) 506-2930 ext 8

  Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details. 
• Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

  August 12, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)

  McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
  Fountain Hills, AZ , 85268

  (602) 506-2930 ext 3

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