Enjoy an early morning walk around the lake to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a...
Hike through pristine Sonoran Desert and riparian habitat with Ranger Derik and learn about the many edible and medicinal plants that can be found along the trail. The hike will cover sections of the Metate and Spur Cross trails for a total of 3 miles on moderate rated trails. The trails can be rocky, sandy...
Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies. We’ll...
Come get your bird-watching sheet in the youth room and go look for birds in the library. Complete your sheet, turn it in and get a prize. Ages: 5-14 June 29th-July 13th All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Olivia! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior Ranger program provides a free activity booklet to all who want to learn more about nature and the park! Adults too! Complete at least two...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric and learn about them! Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table inside the Visitor Center. Outside the Visitor Center there are live varieties of cacti to see in the native plants...