Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
August 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Waterfall Trail. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces on the upper half of the hike; the first 0.5-mile of the trail is barrier-free and paved. One-way distance of Waterfall Trail is 0.9-mile. The hike distance and time may be shortened depending on how hot the weather is and based on how participants are feeling. The ranger will have a headlamp and blacklight, but please bring flashlights and blacklights if you have them. Please wear sturdy footwear, bring ample water for yourself, and pre-hydrate with water and electrolytes. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.
MEETING LOCATION: Waterfall Trailhead
Exact location (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/GM4cFYpLwPLnYhKQ8
Park Map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/White_Tank_8x11.pdf
Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 5 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 8/11.
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events and thunderstorms. 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.
Ages 6+