Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark critter hunt! Come walk roughly 1.5-miles in the desert in the dark and look for wildlife with Ranger Shaun. This is a great time of year for scorpions, tarantula, and snakes! Bring a flashlight! Bring a friend! Bring a sense of adventure! Closed toed shoes, water bottle, and flashlight required. UV lights (blacklights) recommended, but some may be available for loan in limited supply. No pets please. This program may be frightening and/or stressful for young children due to their perception of the dark. MEETING LOCATION: Slate Trail Head Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/57cyCEMbL1Nby7o38 Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 8 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 may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 9/11/25. 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