Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystem Hike

A late morning walk and talk about the interconnectedness of desert wildlife with Ranger Shaun. Come alone for a walk through the desert as we have a look at various plants (and hopefully animals) and discuss their many roles on the grand stage of the desert’s ecosystem. How each plays a small (or large) part in making that system work. From making food to being food, finding shelter to being shelter, eating, being eaten, or sometimes stopping someone from eating someone else! We’ll walk sections of the Moonlight, Stargazer, and San Tan trails. These trails are rated moderate, moderate-difficult, and easy, respectively though the sections we’ll be walking will be moderate at worst. Closed toe shoes and water bottles required. Sunscreen or long sleeves and hats recommended. Hiking poles or walking sticks not required, but welcome. MEETING LOCATION: Main Trailhead picnic table Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aYcMVqnofjovPGEX8 Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602)506-2930 ext. 7 with your name, phone number, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we can contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 10/20/25. PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online or call the Nature Center before coming to the park