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Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Thursday, September 24, 2026
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207

(602) 506-2930 ext 4


Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Usery home. Click program title for more details.

We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or have extra batteries. We will be hiking along a portion of the Blevins trail for a total of about 2 miles out and back for our safari! This trail is rated easy with some rocky/uneven parts as well as some sandy areas, please be sure to wear close-toed shoes. There are restrooms and water at the trailhead but still be sure to bring plenty of water as it will be warm during this time. Please no pets!

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: Trailhead Staging Area

Map of Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4e4dtiPT4zFMPy5x8

Limit 30 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 09/22/26.   
 

 
 

Phone: 602-506-2930

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