Take an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to see the resilient plants of our desert, including cacti, trees, shrubs and maybe a few summer wildflowers, if monsoon rain has been favorable. The route follows Cinch and part of Scenic Trail for an out-and-back walk of about 2 miles. The terrain is mostly smooth and level...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the Estrella Nature Center with pictures and samples of cacti and other plants that can be commonly found in the park. Also featured will be guidebooks, pictures, and common plant use diagrams. Feel free to bring along photos of the plants you have found in the valley and...
Discover how easy -- and delicious -- herb gardening can be! Join us for a fun, informative session covering what to plant, how to pair herbs in the garden, simple preservation tips, and the health benefits packed into your favorite leafy greens. You will learn: ⇒ Herbs vs. Spices -- What qualifies as an herb,...
Help us fill our seed packets for the seed library, hear from Master Gardeners, ask questions about your home garden, & learn about Earth Heart Park and Community Garden! Learn all about this month's topic: Growing Native Plants! Ages 12+
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 1 mile starting on the Slate...