The hike will cover cacti that are found in the park and talk about their fruit, flowers, importance to the native wildlife, and how and when to harvest/ prepare them as food. The hike will cover 3 miles out and back on the Grey Fox trail at the far end of the park. Hikers shoe...
It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will uncover common myths versus the real lives of these animals, from their incredible survival adaptations to the vital roles they play in our ecosystem. You might even be surprised to learn that far more lives have...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Become a certified food protection manager with our ANAB-accredited training and certification program. If you manage or supervise employees who handle, prepare, store or serve food, the Food Safety Manager Training course will prepare you for your certification exam. We offer convenient online options for training and certification. The food manager certification exam covers: How...
Discover a new passion and learn the basics of a fun hobby in this hands-on, beginner-friendly program. Whether you're trying it for the first time or looking to build your skills, you'll get step-by-step guidance and introductory materials to start you on your journey. This month, we're making sourdough starters and learning how to bake...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the hallway between the library and the nature center with pelts, skulls, and bones from species found throughout the Valley of the sun. there will be free pages and junior ranger books for the kids as well. The ranger will also be able to answer questions...