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 cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will...
Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet at the Nature Center first and check out the nearby vegetation for birds, before going over to the pollinator garden and fountain, followed by caravaning...
Join us to observe and identify various birds at our bird feeders. Join us on the back patio of the Nature Center to observe and identify the various birds at our bird feeders. We will then venture out on a short walk on our trails to see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars...
Homeschool families – Join us for a hands-on learning adventure that focuses on super cool (and super-hot!) Arizona basics led by Rangers Olivia, Shaun and Derik in ongoing 35-minute workshop...
Even here in the Sonoran Desert you can find a good variety of butterflies! These important pollinators are most often found around native plants, so going on this easy walk with Ranger Eric may give you some ideas on what you might want to plant in your own garden to attract butterflies! We will learn...
Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know about the rules and guidelines of the challenge, how to register and log miles and how to make the most of your 100-day journey....