Events

Students, parents and siblings can join Ranger Nikki to learn how everyday nature observations can make valuable contributions to scientific study and get hands-on experience inventorying pollinators and plants along the trail. Click program title for more details.

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks.

Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use
your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Citizen Science Month 2026 is an official partner of America 250, the campaign to celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial anniversary. Click program title for more details.

Help document biodiversity of a scenic, under-visited part of the park while participating in the City Nature Challenge with Ranger Eric! The option to do a short vs. a longer hike will be available. Click on program title for more details.

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.