A little imagination and a little science come together in this garden activity. Decorate a magical flower pot, plant a seedling, and take home your very own tiny garden to nurture and grow. Big shoutout to ACE for sponsoring this month! Ages 3 - 12
Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes when weather permits, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching experience! Every day pack two...
Cool off from the afternoon heat in the air conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! As our nation honors 250 years of heritage, join Ranger Jacque for an engaging presentation exploring the majestic saguaro cactus, an icon that has defined the Southwestern landscape since long before our country's founding. We...
Ranger Jacque leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set and hearing stories of the saguaro along the way. The route is a 2 mile out and back on...
The hike will cover cacti that are found in the park and talk about their fruit, flowers, importance to the native wildlife, and how and when to harvest/ prepare them as food. The hike will cover 3 miles out and back on the Grey Fox trail at the far end of the park. Hikers shoe...
Gardening here is much different than in most areas of the U.S., offering special rewards and special challenges. This presentation is designed to familiarize newcomers with the unique climate, soil, and native plant types in the Sonoran Desert to help them transition successfully. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. This is an in-person presentation....