White Tank – Invasive Species Removal – Volunteer Events – Events
Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. Â To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click […]
Full Moon hike (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants) – Astronomy – Events
Join Ranger Kevin for a beautiful evening hike under the moon and stars. Click program title for more details. Come watch the full moon rise over the Superstition mountains! We’ll take the Blevins trail to its easternmost point, where we’ll wait for what should be a spectacular moonrise. When we’ve had our fill […]
Full Moon Walk (Registration required, Limit 20 participants) – Astronomy – Events
Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains. Â Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening in the desert as the full moon rises. We will also keep an eye and ear out for any creatures that may be […]
Full Moon Hike (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants) – Astronomy – Events
Join Ranger Kevin for a twilight hike leading to a great view of the full moon rising over Lake Pleasant. Click program title for more details. Our goal on this hike is to reach the top in time to witness the full moon rising up over the lake. To get there, we’ll take […]
Discovery Station: Arthropods!
Discovery Station: Arthropods!
San Tan – Invasive Species Removal – Volunteer Events – Events
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to […]
Estrella – Invasive Species Removal – Volunteer Events – Events
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to […]
All Vultures Eve (Wickenburg bridge) – Animals – Events
Watch peak vulture and raptor migration from the pedestrian bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg at this free, family-friendly event! Click on program title for more details. Did you know that Wickenburg is situated along a major migration route for vultures and hawks? Witness the amazing spectacle of hundreds of migrating turkey vultures […]
Beginning Birders Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants)Â – Animals – Events
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona’s premiere birding locations. Click program title for more details. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are […]
Clay Mine Tour (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants) – Archaeology and History – Events
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Olivia for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour […]