This program has been cancelled due to extreme temperatures that are forecasted this week. The area is under an Excessive Heat Warning advising that people stay indoors, especially during the hottest times of the day. The safety and health of our visitors is of the utmost importance to Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and we hope that you will attend one of our programs in the near future.
Look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife with Ranger Steve on an easy 1.5 mile after-dark hike on the Merkle Trail! Species seen on past hikes have included snakes, lizards, spiders, owls, bobcats, coyotes, and more! Although the trails listed are easy, there still may be sections of rocky and/or uneven terrain. Restrooms are available at our meeting location, but please bring your own water. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Other helpful items to bring include a flashlight and/or UV light if you have one. Please, no pets.
MEETING LOCATION: We’ll be meeting near the restrooms at Area 6. Please refer to the park map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/usery-8x14-Jan-2021.pdf
Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 4 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 8/16/2023.