Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
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 an arborist, participate in a tree activity, and learn about the Park Ranger Program. This is a free event and registration is not required. You...
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...
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...
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,...
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...