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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Metate in the Morning

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

Never visited Spur Cross Ranch before? Come see an intro! Ranger Shaun’s going to be doing several short “demo hikes” and nature watching stops this morning!   Spur Cross is a...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunrise Hike

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

Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on an invigorating 2.5-mile morning hike, enjoying fresh desert air, beautiful scenery, and a close-up look at the plants and wildlife waking up...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila

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

Join Ranger Kevin for a fun and informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river.   The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

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

Spend the morning hiking through a canyon with Ranger Derik while you learn about the many animals and plants that call the desert home.  The hike will cover 2 miles...

Free with Park Fee

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...

Free with Admission

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

National Park Service: Patio Chat

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. 

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program. 

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Arizona’s Wildcats! (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...

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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

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

Ranger Shaun is back to continue his wildlife watching adventures. Is the park more exciting in the dark?   This hike will be on the easy to medium Metate, Towhee, and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly.   We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders,...

Free with Park Fee