Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Seasons have shifted and the critters are crawling back out at night. Join Ranger Shaun for a peek. With the vanishing of the last of winter’s “chill” and the return of the warmth of the rest of the year, the desert is waking up pretty quickly around here. Come for a quick hike after dark to see the desert in a new light. We’ll look for ants, spiders, mice, rats and other rodents. Lizards and snakes are occasional visitors. The big star of our summer bug walks is generally our scorpions; however, with their iconic look and glowing exoskeletons. Let’s see how many we can find early and see what that population looks like. Closed toed shoes are required for this activity. Water bottles and flashlight are recommended. UV lights (blacklights) are useful if you have them, though the Ranger generally has a few to loan. Meeting Area: Nature Center Parking Lot. Limit 12 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 3 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 4/10/25.