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Events (12)
  • Aug
    5
    Morning Meander
    Aug 05, 2026 - (08:00 AM - 09:30 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    5
    Discovery Station
    Aug 05, 2026 - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    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.  
    Event Details
  • Aug
    12
    Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Aug 12, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 09:15 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.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    14
    Beginning Birders Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)
    Aug 14, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 09:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona’s premiere birding locations. Click program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    14
    Discovery Station: Aquatic Life
    Aug 14, 2026 - (10:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Kevin for a close-up look at some very small aquatic critters native to the Hassayampa River Preserve. Click program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    20
    Bug Night! (Registration Required, Limit 50 Participants)
    Aug 20, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    See bugs up close and learn about insects and arachnids of the region with ASU researchers at this fun, family-friendly event! Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    21
    Scorpion Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Aug 21, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Derik on an evening hike through the park and search for nocturnal creatures under the stars. Click program title for more details
    Event Details
  • Aug
    23
    Discovery Station: Desert Palms
    Aug 23, 2026 - (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them inside the Visitor Center. Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    27
    Discovery Station
    Aug 27, 2026 - (12:00 PM - 02:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Olivia to examine the life that lives in the water here at the Preserve under microscope with this Aquatic Life Discovery Station. Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    27
    Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)
    Aug 27, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see the iconic desert sunset over the Hassayampa Preserve. Click program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    29
    Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Aug 29, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 09:15 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.
    Event Details
  • Aug
    30
    Guided Dragonfly Walk (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Aug 30, 2026 - (07:15 AM - 09:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details

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