Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for a variety of nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas and other nocturnal critters. The route follows NoSo and a portion of Amigos Wash Trails to make a 2-mile trek. The terrain varies from level to uneven with small to medium rocks underfoot on NoSo and deep sand in Amigos Wash for approximately ½ mile. Bring your blacklight and a regular flashlight. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available at the Trailhead. Please bring $7 exact cash for the self-pay station or your annual pass to display on your vehicle. MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging, south end at NoSo Trail access. Map of meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bzz3TUYAE2Qj6tnR8 Limit 15 participants. To register, please call the Usery Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 4 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 9/23/24. Please note: Summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website is the best resource for verifying the program’s current status, so please check the program listing prior to departing for your scheduled program.     Free with Park Fee