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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through a chainfruit cholla forest as you learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert.   Hike on the Lost Sheep Trail...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Hike

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

Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike!   Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Tortoise and Hilltop trails, rated...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cave Creek Seed Garden

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

“Seed Collection Time!!  The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and...

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the...

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 Museum...

Free with Museum Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger!

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

Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin!   Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning...

Free with Park Fee