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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19th Annual National Day of the Cowboy, Saturday July 22, 2023. The Desert Caballeros Western Museum marks National Day of the Cowboy with creative activities until 1:30 p.m.  

Once again the Museum will hold its wildly popular “Arizona Wildlife” presentation. This year Ranger Kevin Thorson from the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant will bring some animal ambassadors and will talk about a wide range of subjects related to Arizona wildlife. Come early to get your seat. The AZ Wildlife presentation is free … Continued