We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, foxes, coyotes, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile out and back hike along Roadrunner trail; this trail is rated easy and is mostly flat with some unlevel, or rocky areas so please wear close toed shoes. There will be restrooms and water at the Discovery Center, where we will meet, but please bring plenty of water. Please no pets.
MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center
Map of Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdTwQzd1JjSV4eJJ8
Limit 30 participants. To register, please email Ranger Olivia at olivia.holderness@maricopa.gov with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please email back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 05/22/2026.
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 before coming to the park.