Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy...
Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile easy to moderate hike at sunrise to enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning desert. We will watch for birds, mammals and reptiles as the sun rises and the day warms up. We might also see nocturnal creatures finishing their business and settling down for their rest time....
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike through the Estrella foothills. Ranger Derik leads a roughly 4 mile out-and-back hike through the Estrella Foothills. The terrain ranges from even and smooth to uneven with small to medium rocks underfoot. No pets, please. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Restrooms and water are available...
Trip difficulty: Moderate, ~3.5 miles on uneven, variable terrain, with 500ft elevation gain. Bird beautiful Madera Canyon. Walking about 3.5 miles roundtrip with 500 ft. elevation gain on variable terrain. Exact details of route will be sent to participants the week of trip. Bring water and snacks/lunch, although Santa Rita Lodge does sell beverages and snacks....
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks....
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Registering is required via sign-up.com. Events start at 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage, and...
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...
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience.
Join Ranger Shaun for a bite to eat and learn a little about some of the deserts smaller but most plentiful residents! Bring a snack, come chill in the AC while you eat, and enjoy a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other arthropods! Meet some of our animal ambassadors and get a closer look at...
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience.
Missed the talk? No big deal! Ranger Shaun will be hanging out in the foyer for a bit answering questions and showing off animal artifacts! If you didn’t manage to...
This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. This roughly three-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails will take us through some lush desert habitat as well as the riparian habitat along Cave Creek. We’ll be on the lookout for all...
Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! Summon up some courage and come walk the 1.3-mile Black Rock loop under a blanket of darkness as we sweep the trail with blacklights and flashlights. Searching for scorpions’ iconic glow who knows what we might find? Closed toed shoes, drinking water, and flashlight required. Blacklights encouraged....
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call McDowell home. We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or have extra batteries. We will be hiking along Shallmo...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...