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Guided Bird Walk at Hassayampa River Preserve (Registration Required)

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 eBird and citizen science, how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them … Continued

Discovery Station: Desert Artifacts at Hassayampa River Preserve

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Come to the Preserve Visitor Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects will be on hand for you to inspect. No registration required, just drop on in! MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center. No registration required. … Continued

Creatures of the Night Hike at Hassayampa River Preserve (Registration Required)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Come join Ranger Kevin as we hike for roughly 2 miles on several trails within the Preserve. Trails are mostly easy, with few areas of loose or uneven terrain and very little elevation change. Animals we may encounter on this evening hike include ringtails, raccoons, skunks, bats, owls, scorpions, spiders and snakes. Be sure to … Continued

Guided Nature Walk at Hassayampa River Preserve (Registration Required)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Join Ranger Nikki on a guided nature walk to learn about plants and animals of this lush preserve, including birds, mammals, reptiles, flowers and trees. This is an easy stroll on Palm Lake Loop and Mesquite Meander Trail that is just over a mile long. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a hat and sunscreen. … Continued

Monsoon and Heat Safety at Hassayampa River Preserve

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Learn about our desert’s variable summer weather patterns that can range from dry, intense heat to humidity and thunderstorms that can happen during “Monsoon Season”, which officially runs June 15 – September 30. This indoor class takes place in the on-site classroom but please check in at the Preserve Visitor Center. Restrooms and water are … Continued

Father’s Day at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum

Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N. Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Dad’s get in free on Father’s Day, Sunday June 18 from 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Come to the Museum on Father’s Day! Dads get free admission and dads also get one non-alcoholic “Prickly Pear Papa” beverage (while supplies last) in the Museum’s Learning Center. To make sure dad looks the part, we will have … Continued

Guided Bird Walk at Hassayampa River Preserve (Registration Required)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

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 eBird and citizen science, how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them … Continued

Flashlight Ghost Tour at Vulture City Ghost Town

Vulture City Ghost Town 36610 355th Avenue, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Join us for a spooky evening flashlight ghost tour at Vulture City Ghost Town! Step back in time as darkness descends and the spirits awaken in this eerie and haunted desert landscape. Equipped with your trusty flashlight, you'll explore the abandoned remnants of Vulture City, a once-thriving gold mining town that now stands as a … Continued

BearCat Family Friday at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum

Desert Caballeros Western Museum 21 N. Frontier Street, Wickenburg

Need a (free) creative activity for the kids in your life? Join us for BearCat Family Friday presented by the Etnyre Foundation on the first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy themed art-making activities for the whole family in a museum setting led by the DCWM education team. Practice your … Continued

Scorpion Safari at the Hassayampa River Preserve (Registration Required)

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg, AZ, United States

Join Ranger Kevin for an easy 2-mile night hike on the Palm Lake, Willow Walkway, Mesquite Meander and River Ramble trails. We will be looking for all three species of scorpion native to our neck of the Sonoran Desert: Striped-tail, Bark, and, of course, the Giant Desert Hairy. Who knows what else we may see? … Continued

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