Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Join Ranger Eric on an easy 0.4-mile walk on Lions Trail while we learn about the free iNaturalist app you can use to identify any living organism on the... View Article
Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of wildflowers that we might be seeing right now in our parks. This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and learn about the different types of wildflowers that are native to Arizona. This table will have a variety of... View Article
Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see the Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Enjoy a guided wildflower hike along some of our trails to possibly see Spring wildflowers. We will begin along the Palm Lake Loop trail, connect onto... View Article
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. Meet at the Nature Center. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive... View Article
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the lush desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify... View Article
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Hassayampa River Preserve Meet at the Nature Center parking lot 1.3 miles (easy level) River Ramble, Lions, and Palm Lake Trails Five Maricopa County Park Locations will host Citizen Science Butterfly Monitoring events on Saturday, March 21. Each park... View Article