Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring...
Before you head home for the season, be sure to join us on Saturday, March 15th for our annual Open House as we showcase our newly renovated visitor center and celebrate this historic riparian preserve. This is a free event that runs from 8am - 12pm. Highlights will include a guided bird walk with Ranger...
Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan presents- Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban...
Join Friends of Hassayampa Board President Bernadine McCollum for a fascinating class on desert edibles! Attendees will get to participate hands on in grinding mesquite bean flour and making salsa...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
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...
Join us for a tour around the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to learn all about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert and how indigenous people have historically lived off the land for generations! 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them out in the palm grove! Join Ranger Eric to learn...
Learn practical tips and creative strategies for sorting, storing, and tracking your seeds to ensure a successful and efficient planting experience. Adults 18+.