Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
August 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
Join Ranger Eric to look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife on an easy to moderate hike along the Waterfall Trail. The first 0.5-mile is paved and barrier-free, but the trail becomes rocky or uneven in places for the last 0.4-mile. We may shorten the hike depending on the heat or if thunderstorms occur. Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp, ample water and electrolytes (it is highly recommended to pre-hydrate and take electrolytes before you arrive), and wear sturdy footwear. A blacklight is also recommended, but the ranger will have one to point out scorpions with.
Ages 6+
MEETING LOCATION: Waterfall Trailhead
Precise location (Google Maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/512xT6n2RncQKjnX8
Park map: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/white-tank-8×11.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.