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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Introduction to the Sonoran Desert

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

Come on down and meet Ranger Olivia at the Nature Center to learn more about the fascinating world around you – the Sonoran Desert.  Are you visiting Arizona on vacation? Or have you recently moved to the Valley of Sun? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about the desert you live in? Then...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum presents Desert Reptiles

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert! Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. The door to the large meeting room will open at 1:40pm.

Free

National Park Service: Arizona’s Wild Cats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns!  Wheelchair accessible      Free...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

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

Watch as the desert changes with the setting of the sun as the nocturnal species wake up as you walk through the park on the hunt for scorpions.   Join Ranger...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

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

Join Ranger Shaun for an enchanted desert moonlit stroll this evening!   Come hike under the full moon and enjoy the beauty of a Sonoran Desert night. Ranger Shaun’ll have a blacklight along for scorpion hunting. The moon should be big and bright. Who knows what we might see on a night like tonight. MEETING LOCATION:...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Walk

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

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to enjoy the full moon and search for scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to...

Free with Park Fee

City of Chandler: Nocturnal Nature Hikes [#4NC604]

Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Ages 8+ Jun 21, 2024 Fri 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You'll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe...

$7 – $10