Learn about the rocks and minerals commonly found in the desert from local expert Dale Keiser. RSVP Required. Date: September 25, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 Highway 60/89 (milepost 114) Wickenburg, AZ 85390 (928) 684-2772 www.nature.org/hassayampa Hours: mid-Sept. - mid-May, Wed.-Sun., 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM mid-May - … Continued

Western Author Series Date: October 07, 2016 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N Frontier St

Learn how to survive during an emergency from Maricopa County Park Ranger Jenny Work. Learn what to pack in a survival kit, how to build a fire, find shelter, signal for help and more. Date: October 09, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 Highway 60/89 (milepost 114) Wickenburg, AZ … Continued

Gary Fillmore presents "All Aboard! The Life and Work of Marjorie Reed." Marjorie Reed was a prominent 20th century Western artist best known for her paintings of the Butterfield- Overland Stage Trail. Reed made her living solely as a freelance artist for over 65 years and left behind a significant body of work. Every bit … Continued

Carson Thomas: Ride Through History Date: October 15, 2016- March 05, 2017 Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N Frontier St Contact: 928-684-2272

Birding 102 October 16, Sunday, 8 - 11 AM Learn the BCDs (beaks, behavior, calls and diet) of birding with professional bird tour leader Kathe Anderson. Class includes an easy walk along the trails to practice your new skills. Date: October 16, 2016 Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 Highway … Continued

"Just the Two of Us" with Joe Bourne and Marilyn Harris- Free Concert Date: October 16, 2016 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Wickenburg Community Center 160 N Valentine St  

Nature Art - Flower Pounding October 23, Sunday, 1 - 3 PM Local artist Efrosine Richards will show you how make a beautiful nature tapestry from flower petals, branches or other items. Supplies, including frames, are provided. RSVP Required Date: October 23, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 Highway … Continued

Photography 101 October 28, Friday, 9 - 11 AM Learn how to capture the perfect shot with a digital camera. Professional photography instructor Mary Holm will teach you camera and software basics. Bring your camera. RSVP   Date: October 28, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 Highway 60/89 (milepost … Continued

Cooking with Desert Plants November 4, Friday, 9:00 AM - Noon Fee $15 Discover which desert plants are edible, how to harvest them and how they can be used to make delicious, nutritional meals. Class includes cooking how-to’s and a lunch of desert dishes. Date: November 04, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: … Continued