Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your own chairs if you would like to sit, and bring your sky-related questions! Family-friendly program....
It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. These native seeds are selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in the...
Saddle up for a roughly 1.5-mile round-trip horseback ride to the Clay Mine, where Leila Irish built a unique business based on a remarkable natural discovery. This 1.5-hour program features a guided tour of the mine and explores a fascinating story of innovation, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Your experience begins at...
Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know about the rules and guidelines of the challenge, how to register and log miles and how to make the most of your 100-day journey....
Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery, wildlife, programs, and other resources that each of Maricopa County Parks have to offer to visitors! Free trail maps for all parks will be available to take, as well as information on the Maricopa Trail, and fliers for upcoming volunteer and community science opportunities....
It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! Desert Defenders – Seed Toss Events It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of Maricopa County’s regional parks. The initiative to spread native seeds is a proactive step towards...