Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – San Tan Critters
Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Join us and learn to make origami insects! We will be making cool butterflies, ladybugs, and cicadas. First come, first served while supplies last.
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
This show explains the science and technology we will conquer for a successful moonbase in the coming decades. Follow our story filled with awe, danger, trepidation and share the wonder...
Join Ranger Olivia on a sunset hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Cave Creek home. The hike will be on a section of the Slate trail and participants will cover a total of 3 miles during this program. The trail is rated as easy but expect some loose rock and...
Explore the desert at night with Ranger Derik and hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal species that call the Sonoran Desert home. We will hike 3 miles out and back on the Waddell trail and a smal1 section of the Ford Canyon trail starting from the Trailhead Staging Area. The trail is rated as moderate...
Search for scorpions out on the trails with your black lights on this family-friendly and fun nighttime safari with Ranger Jacque! Summer is here and so are our scorpion friends....
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be on moderate grade with occasionally rocky or uneven terrain and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek...