Events

McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails!

Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about
the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard. Note: While there won't be fruit to sample during this program, we'll explore the plants' uses and seasonal changes. Click program title for more details.

Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Stop by Ranger Jacque’s table for an intro to the desert birding world, with opportunities to practice birding and viewing the variety of species that frequent the outdoor water feature in the morning. Click program title for more details.

The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year!
Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Derik on a moderately difficult fast paced hike to watch the sunset, the
moonrise, and the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.