Enjoy an early morning walk with Ranger Olivia to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals. 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...
Join Ranger Nikki on an invigorating climb up Lousley Hill and enjoy panoramic mountain views. This moderate-rated hike with Ranger Nikki has an elevation gain of 300 feet and trail surfaces that are uneven and rocky. The total distance of this loop is approximately 1.5 miles. During this hike we will also be on the...
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes, and bobcats. See a variety of mammal pelts and skulls and learn about adaptations that allow these animals to survive and thrive in our extreme desert environment. Activity and coloring sheets available for kids. Be sure to...
Join the City of Phoenix Water Conservation Office to learn how reptiles and amphibians (together: herptiles) adapt to their desert environment, and how we can too! This presentation covers Sonoran Desert basics, the Desert Mindset, water resources and conservation, and an intro to ecology. Join in a game to determine which reptile or amphibian will...
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 other...