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Events (102)
  • Apr
    30
    Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Apr 30, 2026 - (06:30 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Look for desert and migratory birds on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details.
  • Apr
    30
    Native Plant Hike
    Apr 30, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Celebrate the closing of Native Plant Month by spending the morning outside to learn all about the native plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided plant hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.
  • Apr
    30
    Native Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Apr 30, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the native plants that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details.
  • Apr
    30
    Discovery Station: Native Plants
    Apr 30, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of native plants that are in not just our parks, but in Arizona. Click on program title for more details.
  • Apr
    30
    Discovery Station: Be a Citizen Scientist!
    Apr 30, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Click program title for more details.
  • Apr
    30
    Lunch and Learn: Bat Basics (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants)
    Apr 30, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at one of the most amazing mammals on Earth – bats! Click program title for more details.
  • Apr
    30
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Full Moon) (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Apr 30, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    1
    Cave Creek - Native Seed Harvest
    May 01, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    1
    America 250: Southwest Reptiles Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 01, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 06:30 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Learn about reptiles and amphibians of the American Southwest on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    1
    Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger! No Registration required.
    May 01, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Questions about the Sonoran Desert or anything that lives here? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    1
    Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 01, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Estrella home. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    1
    Creatures of the Night Hike-Full Moon edition (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 01, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Enjoy the setting sun and a full moon hike while looking for and learning about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    1
    Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 01, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars.
  • May
    2
    Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 02, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join docent Anne Leight for a walk around the preserve to look for and learn about birds. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    2
    Morning Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 02, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for a morning amble through our iconic desert. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    2
    Morning Meander
    May 02, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    2
    Shred Smarter MTB Skills Clinic
    May 02, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • May
    2
    Discovery Station: Become a Junior Ranger
    May 02, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to learn what being a Junior Ranger means, and how you
    can earn your badge today! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    2
    Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 02, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    4
    Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
    May 04, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline.
  • May
    4
    America 250 Sunset and Saguaros: Hiking the American Desert (Registration Required, Limit 25)
    May 04, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since before our country's founding. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    5
    America 250 Scales of the Southwest – A Live Reptile Demo
    May 05, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Jacque for a special America250 live reptile demonstration! Meet the scaly residents that have called the American Southwest home since long before our nation's founding.
  • May
    5
    America 250 Iconic Saguaro: A Symbol of the Southwest
    May 05, 2026 - (12:30 PM - 01:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Celebrate America's 250th anniversary year with Ranger Jacque by discovering the fascinating world of the iconic saguaro cactus—a living symbol of the American Southwest that has stood as a silent witness to our nation's history for centuries.
  • May
    6
    "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
    May 06, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • May
    7
    America 250: Southwest Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 07, 2026 - (06:30 AM - 08:30 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Learn about the diversity of birds of the American Southwest this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    7
    Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
    May 07, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    7
    America 250: Southwest Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 07, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Learn about reptiles and amphibians of the American Southwest on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    7
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    May 07, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    8
    White Tank - Native Seed Harvest
    May 08, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    8
    San Tan - Native Seed Harvest
    May 08, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    8
    Spur Cross - Native Seed Harvest
    May 08, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    8
    Morning Meander
    May 08, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    8
    Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
    May 08, 2026 - (09:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters,
    scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    8
    America 250: Symbolic Saguaros (and other Cacti) Discovery Station
    May 08, 2026 - (11:30 AM - 01:30 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    9
    Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)
    May 09, 2026 - (05:30 AM - 07:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    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.
  • May
    9
    World Migratory Bird Day Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 09, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric while celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    9
    Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
    May 09, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    9
    Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures
    May 09, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters,
    scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    9
    Ranger-Narrated Lake Cruise Through Time: America 250
    May 09, 2026 - (05:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join a Park Ranger and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on an informative and relaxing boat cruise around scenic Lake Pleasant with a special deep dive into Americas history with water. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    11
    Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
    May 11, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline.
  • May
    11
    Mother’s Day Reptile Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 11, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Rattlesnakes are great mothers but not so good at calendars. Ranger Shaun’s doing Mother’s Day again today for them.
  • May
    13
    Animals of the AM (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 13, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Search the trails for critters this morning with Ranger Shaun! Click program
    title for more details.
  • May
    13
    Scorpion Safari
    May 13, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call
    McDowell home. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    13
    "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
    May 13, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • May
    14
    Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
    May 14, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    14
    Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 14, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Derik on a nighttime hike through the park through washes and below mountains in search of nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    14
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 14, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Venture forth into the dark once more with Ranger Shaun carrying flashlights, blacklights, and a taste for adventure! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    14
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)
    May 14, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program
    title for more details.
  • May
    15
    San Tan - Native Seed Harvest
    May 15, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    16
    Waterfall AM Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    May 16, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s still heading to the waterfall, but the odds of seeing water are getting smaller and smaller. Better come quick! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    16
    America 250: Southwest Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 16, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Learn about the diversity of birds of the American Southwest this guided walk with Rangers Eric and Kevin. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    16
    White Tank - Native Seed Harvest
    May 16, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    16
    MTB Shift into the Weekend
    May 16, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • May
    16
    Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 participants)
    May 16, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, family-friendly stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    16
    Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 16, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Shaun in the desert after dark for a scorpion round-up! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    18
    Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
    May 18, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline.
  • May
    18
    Creatures of the AM (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 18, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Ranger Shaun is out for an “early” morning critter hunt! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    20
    Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom
    May 20, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    20
    "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
    May 20, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • May
    21
    Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
    May 21, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    21
    Plant Hike
    May 21, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Olivia as she explores the beautiful Lyke’s Lookout Trail for all sorts of riparian and desert plants! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    21
    Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom
    May 21, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    21
    Discovery Station: Reptiles of the Sonoran
    May 21, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the
    reptiles that call the park home! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    21
    Desert After Dark Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 21, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Derik on a sunset/ nighttime hike through the park and learn
    about the many animals and plants that call the region home! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    22
    Morning fitness Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 22, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Get your heartrate up and explore the park with Ranger Derik. Click
    program title for more details.
  • May
    22
    Discovery Station: Desert Safety
    May 22, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 01:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    With summer really heating up, stop by the nature and learn how to hike
    safe in desert heat with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    22
    America 250: Desert Reptiles
    May 22, 2026 - (12:45 PM - 01:45 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    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.
  • May
    22
    America 250: Edible Gifts of the Earth (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 22, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year by discovering the desert's bounty on a guided sunset hike. Click program title for more details
  • May
    22
    Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 22, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details
  • May
    23
    Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    May 23, 2026 - (05:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park!
  • May
    23
    Waterfall AM Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    May 23, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s still heading to the waterfall, but the odds of seeing water are getting smaller and smaller. Better come quick! Click program title for more
    details.
  • May
    23
    Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden
    May 23, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    23
    Discovery Station: Bald Eagles of Lake Pleasant
    May 23, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Ranger Nikki hosts a drop-in information table to share fun facts and data on these unique creatures and the efforts to keep them protected. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    23
    America 250 From Sea to Shining Desert: Birding 101
    May 23, 2026 - (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by taking a beginner’s look into the world of desert birds and the migratory journeys that connect our nation from sea to shining desert.
  • May
    23
    Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 23, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Shaun in the desert after dark for a scorpion round-up! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    24
    Saguaros at Sunrise (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 24, 2026 - (07:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many succulent species that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    24
    Discovery Table: Desert Critters
    May 24, 2026 - (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the many
    insects and arachnids found in the park! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    24
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)
    May 24, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    25
    Lake Pleasant Monday Clean-Up Crew
    May 25, 2026 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline.
  • May
    27
    Morning Meander
    May 27, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    27
    Discovery Station: Saguaros in Bloom
    May 27, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    27
    "San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride
    May 27, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
  • May
    28
    Kayak to Castle Creek (Registration required. Limit 8 Participants)
    May 28, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    28
    Intro to Desert Hiking
    May 28, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Stop by the nature center and learn about how to safely hike in the desert heat with Ranger Derik.
  • May
    28
    Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 28, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    28
    Stars and Saguaros (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 28, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park as the sun goes down and the stars come out.
  • May
    29
    Usery - Native Seed Harvest
    May 29, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    29
    Discovery Station: Saguaro-palooza! No registration required.
    May 29, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for Saguaro-palooza!, a celebration of the most amazing cactus of the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    29
    Saguaros at Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    May 29, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Derik on a hike through towering mountains and riparian habitat
    as the sun sets in the park! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    29
    Stargazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    May 29, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of early summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    29
    Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 30 participants)
    May 29, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.
  • May
    30
    Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    May 30, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    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.
  • May
    30
    Hassayampa - Native Seed Harvest
    May 30, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    30
    Estrella - Native Seed Harvest
    May 30, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    30
    Usery - Native Seed Harvest
    CANCELLED
    May 30, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Usery Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    30
    San Tan - Native Seed Harvest
    CANCELLED
    May 30, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    30
    White Tank - Native Seed Harvest
    May 30, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    30
    Spur Cross - Native Seed Harvest
    May 30, 2026 - (07:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.
  • May
    30
    Aquatic Life Hike and Discovery Station (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    May 30, 2026 - (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Eric, followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. Click on program title for more details.
  • May
    30
    Lunch and Learn: The Mighty Saguaro! (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants)
    May 30, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)
    Cave Creek Regional Park
    Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at our very own giants of the desert – the Saguaro cactus! Click program title for more details.
  • May
    30
    Discovery Station: Meet the Critters
    May 30, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    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.
  • May
    30
    Sunset and Full Moonrise Walk (Registration Required. Limit 25 participants)
    May 30, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience beautiful desert views at sunset and watch the full moon rise. Click on program title for more details.

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