This 2-hour indoor class includes fascinating insights on desert plants, how to harvest and use them in recipes, hands-on activities, and sampling of many desert foods. Registration is required and space is limited to 10 participants.   To sign up, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772.

Learn about some of our native Arizona wildlife in this hands-on demonstration with actual desert wildlife (animals used for interactions are non-venomous and are proven education animals). Starts at 11 A.M. at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s Learning Center. Free with Museum admission. Free for kids 17 and under and free for members. This program … 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

Join us for an evening of stargazing and photography at the historic Vulture City. Hours: 8 p.m. to midnight   Less light pollution means a night sky full of stars! See the Milky Way and dozens of shooting stars above the majestic Sonoran Desert and historic 1800s buildings.

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

Ever diversifying and much to the delight of his fans, DAVID ARKENSTONE is making some long-awaited concert appearances this fall at select dates throughout Southern California and Arizona. Join this 5-time GRAMMY® nominee for an intimate candlelit evening with special friends. Along with some chart-topping favorites, David will debut some of his recent neo-classical/crossover music … 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

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

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