Come join as we explore and keep our desert clean and safe. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Recreational Area Cleanups Staging area is at the BLM Box Canyon trailhead, 1/4 mile past the 2nd river crossing on Rincon Road, unless otherwise noted. Monthly recreational cleanups: 11/23 @ 8 a.m. - Vulture Peak Road, 3.4 miles south from stop light at Vulture Mine Road and W. Wickenburg Way. Vulture Peak Road is on the left. There will be a sign directing volunteers. Turn and go 200 feet and on left will be the staging area. GPS coordinates: 33.92202 degree N, 112.78840 degree W. 1/25 @ 9 a.m. 2/22 @ 9 a.m 3/22 @ 8 a.m. 4/26 @ 8 a.m. 5/31 @ 8 a.m. Garbage bags, pick sticks, latex gloves, buckets and reflective vests provided. Bring work gloves and water. Organizations/businesses are needed to sponsor monthly cleanups. No funding is required, sponsors recruit 5 or more volunteers. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Sophie's Flat Trail Hike, Jan. 18, 2025 10 a.m. - noon Meet at the trailhead on Blue Tank Rd., 1-1/4 mile from Constellation Rd. Explore our beautiful Sonoran Desert with expert trail guide, Tara. Registration Required.
Desert Awareness,Jan. 24, 2025 10 a.m. - noon at the Wickenburg Public Library, 164 E. Apache Street, Wickenburg Learn about the Sonoran Desert's wildlife, geology, plants, and water and how to safely enjoy it while leaving no trace. Registration required.
Desert Safety, Feb. 8, 2025 10-11:30 a.m. at the Wickenburg Public Library, 164 E. Apache Street, Wickenburg Learn how to stay safe while exploring the desert and what to do when trouble arises. Class is taught by Marylee Brown, retired San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy and search and rescue expert.
Sophie's Flat Trail Maintenance Start times: 8 -11 a.m. Dates TBD 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.