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. 

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 Saturday, 6/1/24.

Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike on the Preserve trails to look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian woodlands. Along the way, we will discuss identification, ecology, and safety around venomous reptiles. We will hike at least 1 mile on mostly flat, but sometimes sandy or uneven terrain. Please wear protective clothing and/or sunscreen, wear sturdy footwear, and carry ample water, electrolytes, and snacks for yourself. Restrooms are available at the parking lot. We may cut the hike short if the weather gets hot that day.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center.

Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Preserve Nature 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, 6/6/24.

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours 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. We will hike about 1-1.5 miles.

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. This program is all ages but might not be suitable for toddlers or young children due to their perception of the darkness and hiking length. Registration for this program will close at noon on the day of the program, Saturday, 6/8/24.

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 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 Saturday, 6/8/24.

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

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 Sunday, 6/9/24.

Enjoy a roughly 2-mile hike on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails with Ranger Kevin as we look for all kinds of wildlife along the way. Some animals we may see include mule deer, javelina, squirrels, rabbits, various species of birds and perhaps a reptile or two. Trail is rated easy, with very little loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change, though some places may have thick sand. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Hats and sunscreen are also highly recommended. Restrooms are available near the Visitor Center. No pets, please.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

Limit 16 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 6/10.

The hike will be roughly 2 miles and include sections of River Ramble and Lykes Lookout Trails taking you from riparian habitat and transitioning you to Sonoran Desert environments and stunning views of the river. The trail goes from sandy flat trail to steep rocky trail and is rated as moderate. Make sure to have A bottle of water and sturdy shoes are all you will need for this hike. If balance is an issue for you a walking stick or trekking poles can give you more stability. Please no pets.

MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center

Limit 20 participants. To register, please call Hassayampa River Preserve at 602-506-2930 #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 back ASAP so those on the waiting list may be contacted. Registration for this program will close on 6/17/24.

• Mayor Rui Pereira, Town of Wickenburg
• Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee
• Dan Finley, Executive Director, Desert Caballeros Western Museum

• Bring your business cards
• Drop a card into the designated raffle box when you arrive
• Stick around until we draw the lucky winner during the luncheon!

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours 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. We will hike about 1-1.5 miles.

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. This program is all ages but might not be suitable for toddlers or young children due to their perception of the darkness and hiking length. Registration for this program will close at noon on the day of the program, Thursday, 6/27/24.