Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Join Arizona State Parks and the US Forest Service for a fun series of kid programs from May to September! Information and sign up at Entrance Station Free with Park Fee
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling. They just might be the one to come across an “ore body” with a “vein of copper” running through it! This event is included with...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to a ranger. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the White Tank Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail...
Bring a lunch and join Ranger Steve for an in-depth look at how the North American Monsoon works! Bring a lunch and hang out in the air-conditioned Nature Center classroom with Ranger Steve from 12:30-2PM and learn about the mechanics of the North American Monsoon, a primary factor in our yearly rainfall in the Sonoran...
It’s International Bats Weekend! Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood mammals of the Sonoran Desert. Come to the Discovery Center and help Ranger Kevin celebrate International Bats Weekend from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Bring your curiosity and your questions. We’ll bust some misbegotten myths about these creatures as well...
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats. Learn about desert mammals with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See pelts and skulls and learn about adaptations that allow these animals to survive and thrive in our extreme desert environment. Stop by...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate leisurely evening walk to enjoy the sunset and spotlight nocturnal animals. Join Ranger Nikki for a 2-mile evening walk to enjoy the...
ur Scorpion walks are an opportunity to learn about native scorpions in their desert home. We will likely encounter several species of scorpion and have an opportunity to watch them exploring and hunting. Park Rangers will lead and assist with finding the scorpions. The hike is for nature appreciation and education. We will be...
Join Ranger Derik for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Enjoy an after-hours trail walk to learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve with Ranger Derik! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may...
Come see what sort of thrilling show plays out on tonight’s stage at Bug Theater with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun for an evening of education and entertainment quite unlike a normal night on Netflix. Immerse yourself in Bug Theater when the sun sets, and a spotlight allows us to draw in critters from the...
