July 14th- Sunday 6:00 am Lakeside Park Trip Difficulty: ~1.5 miles mostly on paved and concrete surfaces. Includes one steep slope. Restrooms are available. When you combine a large lake, tall trees, ball fields and native flora you are in for a great day of birding. Come join fellow birders as we explore this eastside hotspot known for...
Get up early and join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a very tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of desert life as we...
Enjoy an early morning walk 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 magnifying glass will...
Look for and learn about reptiles of the Sonoran Desert during this short, guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a short, guided hike along the Roadrunner Trail and around the Discovery Center to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and...
his three-day series is a great introduction to horses and learning the basics of riding. This program will help you determine if horses are for you! Participants will learn safety around horses, how to halter a horse, how to lead a horse and basic breeds and colors of horses through fun interactive activities; they will...
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...
Learn about snakes of our area and ask questions to Ranger Eric at this indoor discovery station. In honor of upcoming World Snake Day, we are hosting this discovery station inside Lake Pleasant's Discovery Center featuring some live snakes from the Sonoran Desert region and information about how to coexist with snakes and other reptiles around...