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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along the Dragonfly Trail at Spur Cross and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes.   On this walk near the Nature Center, we will watch for...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Reptile Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert during this guided walk with Ranger Eric.   This will be a late morning hike along the Slate and Flume Trails to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and safety around venomous animals. We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird ID Basics

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki.  Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use visual and...

Free with Park Fee

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated.  Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

This walk with Ranger Jacque is sure to please the senses as you embark on a nighttime hike with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night.   Discover the magic and majesty of the full moon rising over the desert landscape, following the famous Arizona sunset draping over the mountains. This is a...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Beat the summer heat and explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik as you hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home.   The hike will...

Free with Park Fee