Come join as we explore the outdoors. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Recreational Area Cleanups 4th Saturday of the month, Sept. - May Start times: Sept. & Oct. 8 a.m.; Nov. - Feb. 9 a.m.; March - May 8 a.m. 1/28/23, 2/25/23, 3/25/23, 4/22/23, 5/27/23 Meet at the Rincon Rd. BLM trailhead just past the 2nd river crossing. OHVs are needed for cleanup in the Hassayampa River channel; others will be assigned to surrounding county road sites. Garbage bags, pik sticks and reflective vests provided.
Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding is required, sponsors recruit 5 or more volunteers. Contact info@wickenburgtrails.org for more information.
Sophie's Flat Trail Maintenance Start times: 8 -11 a.m. 1/21/23, 2/18/23, 3/18/23, 4/8/23 Meet at the trailhead on Blue Tank Rd. 1-1/4 mile from Constellation Rd. Help clear brush and groom trails. Wear clothes and shoes suitable for gardening. Bring gloves and water. Some tools provided but bring loppers, rakes and shovels if you have them.
Easy Hikes 9 a.m. at Sophie's Flat Trailhead: 1/25, 2/16 Join Tara on an easy, informative hike along scenic trails at Sophie's Flat on Blue Tank Rd., 1-1/4 mile from Constellation Road. Hikes will be 2-3 miles in length.
Full Moon Short Hike Sophie's Flat Trailhead 3/6/23 at 6:30 p.m.
Desert Awareness 2/4/23 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Coffinger Park Rec. Center, 155 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg. Class is part of the Town of Wickenburg Parks and Recreation programming. All ages welcome. Learn about our amazing desert. Program includes live demos of the desert's botany, zoology, wildlife biology and geology and information on desert safety and Leave No Trace principles. Registration required.
Lowell Observatory Star Party 3/18/23 from 7:30-9:30 at the Wickenburg Rodeo Ground on Constellation Road. Enjoy a starry night with astronomers from Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory. Use telescopes for a guided tour of the constellations and stars. Receive a free sky map and learn how to use it. Free drawing for students to win a telescope. Event is a partnership with the Town of Wickenburg Parks and Recreation.
Night Star Discovery Star Talk 37285 Rincon Rd., Wickenburg - 1/4 mi. past the 1st Hassayampa River crossing 1/18/23 at 7 p.m. 2/16/23 at 7:30 p.m. Join Tara to learn to recognize the brightest stars and constellations in the winter sky.
