Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along a loop of the Spur Cross, Metate, and Towhee...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along a loop of the Spur Cross, Metate, and Towhee...
Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration approximately 2.5 – 3 hours. This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of...
The City of Mesa will host tree workshops across Mesa on the first Friday of the month. Join us to learn where to find trees for your home, chat with...
Join Ranger Kevin for a challenging springtime hike deep into the spectacular scenery of the White Tank mountains. Are you looking to do a long hike, but can’t find anyone to go with you? Join Ranger Kevin for a 8.3-mile hike on the scenic Mesquite, Willow Canyon and Ford Canyon trails. We’ll keep an eye...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Stop by the Art Studio to create and wear your very own dino hat!
Enjoy Dinosaur Month at our Star Bar on the 2nd floor! Play with DINO tiles to mix and match heads & tails!
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters.
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
The Friends of the San Pedro River will be hosting a special brown bag lunch presentation on March 7, from 11 am to noon. Jim Rorabaugh, retired US Fish and Wildlife Biologist, will share information on an eight-year camera trap study documenting sightings and locations where this elusive ocelot has been seen, including the Huachuca...
Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert and riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert and riparian habitats. We will hike about 2-2.5 miles roundtrip on the Dragonfly Trail. It will be on moderate grade,...
Stop by and create your very own flying paper dinosaur!
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Join Ranger Olivia on this 2-mile out and back picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may...
Show Times: Friday, March 7: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, "Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope," is...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...