Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. 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 easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve. Learn about the plants and animals of the preserve’s riparian and desert areas on a 3-mile guided walk with Ranger Nikki. The route follows the easy terrain of Palm Loop, Mesquite Meander, Lion’s and River Ramble Trails...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert butterflies that can be seen along our park trails and how you can take part in the Maricopa County Parks Butterfly Monitoring initiative. Learn about desert butterflies with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See preserved specimens and photographs to help...
Children 18 months-3 years old are invited to join us for age appropriate stories & activities that focus on developing early literacy skills. Our theme is “Animals.”
Learn about butterflies of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk to look for butterflies following the monsoon rainy season. Along the way, we'll learn about our common species and some identification tips. We can also check out the other plants and wildlife we...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have. This is a casual drop-in program, that will have a variety of things that can be found in the desert for you to examine and learn about such as snake skins, tarantulas, bugs,...
Snakes are on the move again. Come talk with Ranger Shaun to find out why, and how to safely see one or avoid it! We’re closing out Summer, even if the temperatures don’t think so. Snakes are going to be more active again soon. If this makes you excited, uncomfortable, or curious Ranger Shaun would...
Discover how the saguaro thrives in the desert and explore the fascinating interrelationships between saguaros and other desert plants and animals. On a guided nature walk at beautiful Feliz Paseos Park, you’ll practice observation skills and explore common desert wildlife and the amazing superpowers desert creatures have. All ages welcome. Please note: Trails are paved...
Beat the heat and explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik as you hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home. The hike will be on a section of the Slate trail and participants will cover 3 miles during the program. The trail is rated as easy but expect some...
Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike near the Lake! We’ll make a 1.5-mile loop out of parts of Yavapai and Pipeline trails to see the desert wake up before the heat becomes unbearable. These will be easy and moderate rated trail segments. Hopefully we’ll see birds, lizards, and possibly even snakes and...
Explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun! The Sonoran Desert is different in the dark. Come find out! We’ll journey up Yavapai Point and see the types of creatures that emerge in the dark to call the park home. Generally encountered are plenty of bugs and scorpions, mice, birds, lizards, and birds. Sometimes...