Join Ranger Jacque for a hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies. Ranger Jacque will lead you on a hike to look for blooms, butterflies and other pollinators and plants! Color identification brochures provided. Discover how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how...
Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s on the hunt. Come see what we can find? Come along with Ranger Shaun for a walk-and-talk on Merkle trail. While the focus of the expedition is reptiles, you never know what we might see! So, bring a water bottle, your closed toed shoes, and maybe a jacket, just in...
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...
Explore the vibrant new Pollinator Garden and uncover the buzzing world of pollinators that keep our ecosystem thriving—guided by Ranger Jacque! Join us for a guided tour of the newly established Pollinator Garden at Estrella Mountain Regional Park! This beautifully designed garden plays a vital role in supporting our local ecosystem and enhancing biodiversity by...
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...
Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Swing by the Nature Center and talk about the imminent (and annual) Return of the Rattlers. When temps start climbing this time of year, we all know snakes won’t be far behind. Common...