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...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a butterfly monitoring event to help determine population trends, species richness, and diversity within the county. Attend the workshop and learn: Sulphur and Skipper Series identification And much more! To learn more...
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 an insect adventure that combines learning with hand-on creativity! Discover the fascinating world of insects with our “All About Insects” class! Each week, we explore different types of insects through engaging facts, captivating short stories, and creative crafts. This class is perfect for young entomologists eager to learn and have fun. Age...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Paper Plate Whales! This month, our Maker Focus is Under the Sea. Get creative folding and cutting to create your very own sperm whale using a paper plate. This activity requires cutting, coloring, and imagination! This program is a walk-in program for children of all ages and...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...