Come meet Ranger Kevin from 11:00am to 1:00pm and learn how to turn your yard (or just a bit of it) into a miniature version of your favorite county park! Native plants are adapted to our soil (no additives needed), are drought tolerant (duh), and can be just as appealing to the eye as any...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro fruits, and maybe some evening...
The hike will cover 2.5 miles and travel gradually up through the mountains with frequent breaks to talk about plants, history and take in the stunning views. As the sun sets and the lights come out the hunt for scorpions will begin. All hikers should have boots or sneakers, a flashlight that is fully charged,...
Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on the park’s feathered residents, from desert dwellers to seasonal visitors. Please wear...
Join Ranger Shaun as he makes his way up and around the stunning vista of Scenic Trail’s ridgeline. This approximately 4-mile medium difficulty hike requires closed toe shoes and water bottles. Hiking poles are useful but not required. The exposed nature of the ridge makes sunglasses or hats extremely pleasant to have as well. Tie...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique, and about citizen...