Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunrise Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile easy to moderate hike at sunrise to enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles...
Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile easy to moderate hike at sunrise to enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles...
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...
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience.
Join Ranger Shaun for a bite to eat and learn a little about some of the deserts smaller but most plentiful residents! Bring a snack, come chill in the AC while you eat, and enjoy a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other arthropods! Meet some of our animal ambassadors and get a closer look at...
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience.
Missed the talk? No big deal! Ranger Shaun will be hanging out in the foyer for a bit answering questions and showing off animal artifacts! If you didn’t manage to...
Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges!
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. This roughly three-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails will take us through some lush desert habitat as well as the riparian habitat along Cave Creek. We’ll be on the lookout for all...
Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! Summon up some courage and come walk the 1.3-mile Black Rock loop under a blanket of darkness as we sweep the trail with blacklights and flashlights. Searching for scorpions’ iconic glow who knows what we might find? Closed toed shoes, drinking water, and flashlight required. Blacklights encouraged....
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call McDowell home. We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or have extra batteries. We will be hiking along Shallmo...
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...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...