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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

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

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia.   Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve.   Learn about the plants and animals of the preserve’s riparian and desert...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Time for Toddlers

MCLDAZ - Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

Children 18 months-3 years old are invited to join us for age appropriate stories & activities that focus on developing early literacy skills. Our theme is “Animals.”

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Butterfly Walk

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

Learn about butterflies of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk to look for butterflies following the monsoon rainy...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert 101

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

Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have.   This is a casual drop-in program, that will...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Saguaro Stories Family Program

Feliz Paseos Park 1600 N. Camino De Oeste, Tucson

Discover how the saguaro thrives in the desert and explore the fascinating interrelationships between saguaros and other desert plants and animals. On a guided nature walk at beautiful Feliz Paseos...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Beat the heat and explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik as you hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home.   The hike will be...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecosystem Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike near the Lake!   We’ll make a 1.5-mile loop out of parts of Yavapai and Pipeline trails to see the desert wake...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun!   The Sonoran Desert is different in the dark. Come find out! We’ll journey up Yavapai Point and see the types of...

Free with Park Fee