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. 3/25/23 Meet at the parking lot across from the Rodeo Grounds at 935 Constellation Road.4/22/23, 5/27/23 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. 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.
Lowell Observatory Star Party 3/18/23 Event has been cancelled due to expected dense cloud cover and will be rescheduled in late Sept. or early Oct.
Mesquite Festival 4/22/23 from 9 AM - noon at the Hassayampa River Preserve Learn about this amazing desert tree: its importance to the Native Americans and miners; how to harvest, prepare and store the beans; its nutritional and medicinal value; how to incorporate it into your landscape; and much more. Taste some of the delicious foods that can be made from the beans.
