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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Walk

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

Take an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to see the resilient plants of our desert, including cacti, trees, shrubs and maybe a few summer wildflowers, if monsoon rain has been...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the...

Free with Park Fee

Tubac Nature Center: Open Hours

Tubac Nature Center 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac

The Tubac Nature Center is open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We are located in the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd, Rm B2 Tubac...

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

Surprise Public Library: Little Innovators

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Kids ages 3-6 with an adult will learn about STEM concepts by reading a book and then doing a science experiment following the Scientific Method. We will be learning about...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

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

Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

The hike will on easy, flat and rolling sandy trail. Hikers should bring water, wear close toed shoes and bring a flashlight with full charge or new batteries. If you have a blacklight feel free to bring ...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Escondido Trail at Lousley Hill Trail. The...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Escondido Trail at Lousley Hill Trail. The...

Free with Park Fee