Join Ranger Eric to go on a full moon hike on a 1.9-mile loop involving portions of the Blevins, Cats Peak, and Pass Mountain Trails while we look for nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert. We will use a blacklight to look for scorpions, listen for owls and nightjars calling under the full moon, and look for reptiles, amphibians, mammals, spiders, insects, and more wildlife as we hike. Please wear sturdy footwear, carry ample water for yourself, pre-hydrate and take electrolytes beforehand, and bring flashlights, headlamps, or blacklights if you have them. We will be hiking on some uneven or rocky surfaces of easy to moderate grade. We may do a shorter route if the weather ends up being hotter that day (distance and duration can be adjusted so that no one overheats). Restrooms are located at the Trailhead Staging Area parking lot.
MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area
Park map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/usery-8x14.pdf
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RM1ygxKypr9ZfeoC9
Limit 20 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 4/29.
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online or call the Nature Center before coming to the park.