Join Vulture City for an evening guided tour of historic Vulture City.   Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored building while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona's most prolific gold mine. Purchase tickets … Continued

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 breeding resident birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772. Space … Continued

Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies. We’ll also see other aquatic and riparian wildlife along the way! To register, please call the Preserve … Continued

Did you know that Wickenburg gets one of the highest concentrations of migrating turkey vultures in Arizona? Or that the highway bridge in town has a colony of thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats roosting beneath it? This free, family-friendly, wildlife viewing event is hosted by the Town of Wickenburg, Maricopa County Parks and the Hassayampa … Continued

Join Vulture City for an evening guided tour of historic Vulture City.   Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored building while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona's most prolific gold mine. Purchase tickets … Continued

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend Fiesta de Septiembre, a colorful event held each September to celebrate Wickenburg's early Hispanic pioneers.   Join the community for this colorful event on Saturday, September 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Stone Park! Enjoy entertainment from the mariachi group Azteca de Oro Trio … Continued

Hike around the natural spring and manmade lake at Hassayampa River Preserve. We will be exploring a Riparian zone, one of the rarest and most vital ecosystems in the Sonoran Desert. We will be hiking on smooth non-technical trails with shade. Please bring water and wear proper clothing. As we hike we may be able … Continued

Join Ranger Kevin for an easy-paced, guided walk along the Preserve trails to learn about the plants, animals, ecology, and history of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Space is limited. To register, please contact the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772. Important Notes: Sign-up is required for all programs unless otherwise noted, and capacity for each program is … Continued

Join Vulture City for an evening guided tour of historic Vulture City.   Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored building while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona's most prolific gold mine. Purchase tickets … Continued

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 has included ringtails, foxes, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, and other cool creepy crawlies!  Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will be available to borrow. Space … Continued