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Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants)

Thursday, June 04, 2026
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

(602) 506-2930 ext 3


Spend the afternoon outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.

Enjoy a guided nature hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along the Wagner trail which rated easy and is mostly flat with some uneven/rocky surfaces so please wear closed-toed shoes. We will do an out and back hike with a total of 2 miles. Restrooms and water are NOT available near the trailhead but are available at the Nature Center before arriving at the trailhead. Be sure to bring water and any questions you have about the plants that reside in the desert!


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.


MEETING LOCATION: Wagner Trailhead. Be aware that it will take an ADDITIONAL 5-10 minutes to get to the meeting location AFTER entering the park’s entry booth. 


Map of Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZL3o6gQZQL8tsnWYA

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 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 06/02/26.

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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