Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert with volunteer Joe Ford. Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. The event(s) will take place on the following dates and times:May - Aug, Second Saturdays, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM....
Rio Vista Park, July 13th, 6:30 AM Trip difficulty: Easy. ~ 2 miles. This walk is easy on unpacked, but firm trails in the park. There are gentle slopes across drainage areas. This trip will follow wide trails. They have been recently regraded, and are level and smooth Rio Vista is one of two designated...
Enjoy an early morning walk around the lake to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Shaun. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds...
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, join Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Tour of the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill and the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research.” The tour group will meet at...
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.
This three-day series is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your little one to our gentle equine. These hands-on caregiving classes include learning basic needs of a horse, grooming, feeding, an introduction to riding and more! This is a great time for you and your child to come and have fun with horses while learning safe...
Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike). Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Olivia. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Olivia will host...
Join us on an adventure to discover the immense power behind volcanos and how they helped create the earth as we know it. Then uncover a few incredible civilizations volcanic eruptions have hidden for hundreds and thousands of years. And finally, create a su-per cool lava lamp of your very own. Older children ages 6...
Come visit us as we join Trail Dust Town and Local First Arizona for a party to celebrate the arrival of monsoon season! Meet local non-profits and environmental groups working...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, Presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and glitter tattoos...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. This is a 3.1-mile hike along the Coldwater, Butterfield and Dysart trails. We’ll be seeking out the three main types of scorpions native to our region. At the same time, we’ll keep our eyes open for other desert critters...
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...