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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Invasive Species Removal

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

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively.  Meet at the Nature Center. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively.  Meet at the Main Parking Lot. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Usery – Invasive Species Removal

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

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively.  Meet at the Nature Center. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively.  Meet at the Area 4 Parking Lot. The goal is to remove invasive plants as...

Free with Park Fee

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Hike

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th St., Scottsdale

Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old Saguaros. This Moderate hike covers 4 miles in about 3 hours over some rolling hills. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wildflower Walk

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Jacque on a moderate walk to look for early spring wildflowers and blooming desert plants. Join Ranger Jacque for an informative walk focusing on the unique flora of the Sonoran Desert. This 2.1 mile loop follows the Moonlight, Stargazer, and San Tan trails, offering a chance to search for early wildflowers and pollinators....

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Jacque for a picturesque hike along the trails to see stunning saguaros as the sun sets over the San Tan Mountains. Ranger Jacque leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while enjoying an interpretive deep dive into the mighty saguaros. This 1.5-mile loop hike uses sections of the Littleleaf and Goldmine...

Free with Park Fee