For Earth Day, learn about butterflies of the Sonoran Desert and native plant gardening to attract pollinators in the front garden with Ranger Eric! We will also have details on how you can get involved with related community science and volunteer opportunities, including the Maricopa County Parks Butterfly Monitoring and EcoBlitz programs, with this month’s featured … Continued

Join us for an evening Guided Tour of the Historic Vulture City, 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Gates open at 5:30pm) Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored buildings while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona’s … Continued

For Arbor Day, come learn about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees are able to grow in the desert Southwest, and their importance to both wildlife and native cultures. Did you know that these palms were sourced from a native population in Arizona? Find out more! No registration required. … Continued

Join us for an evening of ghosts & legends,  a walking tour where official paranormal equipment is used to make contact with the spirits of Vulture City! A little humor, some scary stories, and plenty of ghosts to uncover in over a dozen haunted buildings. Note, this is a walking tour, not an official ghost … 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 how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars are available to … 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

This is a mobile photo walk to search for light and shadow on the historic grounds of Vulture City. 8:00am to 10:00am. $40 per person admission, includes tour and photographs until 5pm. Limited tickets available here.

Join Branded Brush Boutique from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Mimosas and Make & Takes as they celebrate moms and/or all those special women in our lives!   The cost is only $10.00 and includes a mimosa (or orange juice), a clay pot, paint, and already poured molds to create a beautiful pot for … Continued

The annual Street Dance & Food Truck Fest will be bringing music and fun to historic downtown Wickenburg for its 22nd year. This event is produced by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.   This free community event provides fun, food, and live music under the stars from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, May 7. Our … 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