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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Derik on a hike along a desert wash as you learn about the native plants, animals and people that call the Sonoran Desert home.   The hike will follow...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert.   Learn about the adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals of our...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert 101

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

After your morning hikes cool off in the nature center at a discovery station and talk to Ranger Derik about the diverse plants and animals that call the desert home.  ...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Mammals

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats.   Learn about desert mammals with Ranger Nikki during this informal...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

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

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.   Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions!  Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Wildlife...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Search for scorpions with Ranger Jacque out on the trails on this family-friendly and fun nighttime safari! Don’t forget to bring a blacklight!  Summer is here and so are our...

Free with Park Fee