Join Ranger Kevin for an in-depth look at a variety of plants that call the Hassayampa River Preserve home. Visitors will have the opportunity to examine samples, ask questions, and learn all kinds of interesting facts. We’ll even have a microscope on hand so you can see these plants with an amazing degree of detail. … Continued

Join Ranger Kevin as we casually walk the grounds of the Preserve at the tail-end of another desert day, stopping to observe plants and animals while conversing about the importance of riparian areas generally (and Hassayampa specifically) in conserving and protecting a wide range of wildlife. Length of hike is roughly two miles. Trails are … 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 resident and migratory birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. MEETING LOCATION: Preserve Visitor Center. Limit 10 … Continued

The Humane Society of Wickenburg presents: Sunset Symphony! A repertoire of light-hearted music with a western flair performed LIVE by the West Valley Symphony orchestra.  The event will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Wickenburg Ranch Lake Park. Tickets can be purchased online at sunset-symphony.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! … Continued

The smooth sounds of Motown. Free concert presented by Wickenburg Friends of Music at the Wickenburg Community Center (160 N. Valentine Street).

CELERATE FRIDAY THE 13TH at Vulture city Ghost Town. Join us for a spooky evening flashlight ghost tour. 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 … Continued

Join Adam Stein (Arizona State University) and Chrissy Kondrat (Arizona Game & Fish Department) to observe and learn about the Hassayampa MAPS bird banding station, a scientific study involving the marking of individual birds in order to learn about their health, migration, and species distribution across the continent! You’ll get to see birds up close as the … 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. Today is the fall version of eBird Global Big Day, a 24-hour citizen science event dedicated to getting birders into the field across the world to count … Continued

Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join Ranger Eric for a "Big Sit" style bird count at the picnic area in the palm grove behind the Visitor Center as we learn about birds and learn about community science, using eBird. We will discuss basic bird identification tips and counting methods. … Continued

Theme: It Takes a Team! Team up with friends and family and put on your most creative or outlandish costume for the 2023 Walk to Boot Breast Cancer. Walk location: in front of the Wickenburg Public Library at 164 E. Apache Street, Wickenburg, Arizona.   Proceeds benefit the Wickenburg Breast Cancer Network (WBCN). Since 2009, … Continued

Join Ranger Eric for an easy-paced, interpretive walk along the Preserve trails to learn about the plants, animals, ecology, and history of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Please wear sun protection, sturdy footwear, and carry ample water. Binoculars are available to borrow at the Visitor Center. We will hike about 1-1.5 miles roundtrip on mostly flat, … Continued

KiKi's Kottage "Gallery & Little Treasures" Auction is happening on Friday, October 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.! Showcase Lisa J. McLoughlin at 2050 W. Wickenburg Way, Ste #3, Wickenburg, AZ. RSVP by calling 928-814-1170 or emailing bashama@kikiskottage.com.  

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 … 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 have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will … Continued