• What are Common Business Loans for New & Expanding Businesses
• Important Business Banking Fundamentals
• What the 5 C’s to Business Lending Are and Why They Matter
• How and What to Prepare to Talk with Lenders
• How Your Bank Will Look at Collateral and If You Need It

• Memory and attention testing
• Scent detection activity
• Grip strength testing
• Body composition measurements
• A blood pressure measurement
• A blood collection (a few drops of blood, similar to a finger prick)
• A scan from our mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner

Enjoy the Preserve trails to learn about the unique plants and animals of this lush desert riparian ecosystem, and cultural history of the Hassayampa River! We will walk on mostly flat, but occasionally uneven or sandy trails for 1-2 miles total, as we check out Palm Lake and one of the trails along the river. Please dress in layers, wear sturdy footwear and sun protection, and carry ample water. Restrooms are available at the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center and a water bottle refilling station is located on the backside of the restrooms building.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Thursday, 2/1/24.

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many resident and migratory birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center.

Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list.

Empower Training Academy

Women Mini Academy

Join us for some important lessons in safety & Security.

Gain confidence in life and with your firearm.

Are you looking for a way to boost your confidence, learn valuable skills, and have fun with other women? If so, you might be interested in the Women Only Mini Academy offered by Empower Training Academy, Inc. This is a two-month course designed specifically for women who want to improve their safety and security in various situations. You will learn from expert instructors how to use firearms, self-defense techniques, first aid, and more. You will also get certified in Stop The Bleed, a program that teaches you how to stop life-threatening bleeding in an emergency. Plus, you will enjoy simulator sessions, product discounts, and a chance to apply for your AZ CCW permit at the end of the course. The Women Only Mini Academy is a great opportunity to empower yourself and have fun at the same time. Don’t miss this chance to join a supportive community of women who share your goals and interests. Register today!!!

***Also included with registration: 1 Gun Cleaning mat of your choice, 1 T-Shirt, 10% discount on all future classes (Good for 12 months)

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, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars are available to borrow. Please wear sturdy footwear and sun protection and carry ample water for yourself.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Friday, 2/9/24.

• 2/13 & 2/1
• 4/9 & 4/10
• 6/11 & 6/12
• 8/13 & 8/14
• 10/15 & 10/16
• 12/10 & 12/11

This is a 1.15-mile, moderate difficulty hike featuring a steep 90-foot ascent at the end. Please dress 
appropriately with closed toed shoes and layers as temperatures can fluctuate near the river and in the sun at the mountain top. Water and restrooms are available near the visitor center. Hassayampa River preserve does not allow pets. 

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center
 

Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at (602) 506-2930 ext.9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 2/14/24.

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, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars are available to borrow. Please wear sturdy footwear, dress in layers, wear sun protection, and carry ample water for yourself.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Friday, 2/9/24.

Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join Ranger Eric for a "Big Sit" style bird count in the garden in front of the Visitor Center as we learn about birds and learn about community science, using eBird. Today is also part of the Great Backyard Bird Count sponsored by Cornell, which runs Feb. 16-19 this year (https://www.birdcount.org/). We will discuss basic bird identification tips and counting methods while we watch birds visiting the fruiting palms. Some binoculars are available to borrow. This program is geared towards all physical abilities and ages. There are a few benches in the garden, but we can also bring out extra chairs.

MEETING LOCATION: Picnic area behind Preserve Visitor Center at the beginning of the trails.

Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on Saturday, 2/17/24.

Join Ranger Derik for an after-hours 1-1.5 miles trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will be available to borrow. Please carry your own water. Trails are rated as easy and are mostly flat, but there may be some uneven or sandy surfaces.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center Limit 15 participants.

To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 602-506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Preserve Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. This program is all ages. Registration for this program will close at noon on the day of the program 2/20/24.

A discovery table will be set up in the Visitor Center and will have several snake species on display for you to see and, if you are brave, to hold. Also on display will be many natural artifacts including snake skins, snake sheds, rattles, and a Gila Monster skeleton.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

No Registration Required.

On Saturday, February 24, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum proudly presents “Paint Wickenburg: Plein Air”, a site-specific and in-person painting event with the Wickenburg Art Club (WAC). Artists’ registration begins at 8 a.m. Painting starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. Artwork is available for purchase from 3-5 p.m. in the Museum's Learning Center.

The designated area to paint in downtown Wickenburg will be from the Hassayampa bridge to Basha’s supermarket and from Basha’s to the train station on Frontier Street. This event is rain or shine; painting on-site, and Wickenburg has to be the subject. It’s first-come, first-served for easel locations.
Pictured: Desert Caballeros Western Museum (DCWM) “Cowgirl Up!” artist Sonja Caywood painting in downtown Wickenburg.

8-9 a.m.: Artists register at Museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Paint
3:00-3:30 p.m.: Paintings hung in the CCLC
3:30-5:00 p.m.: Reception and sales open to the public

Join Ranger Kevin for a trail walk along the Hassayampa River that includes an introduction to birding. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although some thick sand is possible in some stretches. Don’t worry if you don’t have binoculars; the Ranger will have some to borrow. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended. Restrooms are available near the parking area. NO pets, please.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 2/27/24.

Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through the practice of Silent Walking and Sit Spots. This is a beginner’s level class, so anyone who is interested in cultivating the skills needed to appreciate the natural world in greater depth is welcome. We will learn to relax, change our mindset, and allow our senses to unlock a closer and clearer experience of the Sonoran Desert. This program includes a short, 10-15-minute walk on the trails near Palm Lake, which is rated easy, with very little loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and bring water. Hats and sunscreen are recommended. Restrooms are available near the parking area. Please, NO pets.

MEETING LOCATION: Palm Lake picnic tables

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 9 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 2/27/24.