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Events (9)
  • Sep
    11
    Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Sep 11, 2026 - (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic 2 mile hike through the stunning Sonoran Desert and discover its unique beauty and amazing wildlife as the sun sets. Click program title for
    details!
    Event Details
  • Sep
    11
    Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Sep 11, 2026 - (07:45 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Jacque for a nighttime scorpion hunt and discover the hidden world of these glowing desert dwellers. Click program title for details!
    Event Details
  • Sep
    16
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 25 Participants)
    Sep 16, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Derik! Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Sep
    18
    Creature of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)
    Sep 18, 2026 - (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Think you’re brave? The Desert would like a word. After dark. Ranger Derik is here to show you to your appointment. Click program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Sep
    19
    Spur Cross Butterfly Monitoring
    Sep 19, 2026 - (08:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Put your skills to the test at one of our upcoming butterfly monitoring programs, while documenting species for science.
    Event Details
  • Sep
    23
    Creatures of the Night Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    Sep 23, 2026 - (06:30 PM - 08:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Sep
    25
    Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Sep 25, 2026 - (06:30 AM - 09:00 AM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Learn all about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Sep
    25
    Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)
    Sep 25, 2026 - (05:30 PM - 07:30 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details.
    Event Details
  • Sep
    30
    Creatures of the Night (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    Sep 30, 2026 - (07:30 PM - 09:00 PM)
    Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
    Walk Metate trail under cover of darkness and see what sort of critters you can see with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details.
    Event Details

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