The hike will on easy, flat and rolling sandy trail. Hikers should bring water, wear close toed shoes and bring a flashlight with full charge or new batteries. If you have a blacklight feel free to bring along to help the ranger search for scorpions when the sun sets. A porta potty is located at the trailhead and water can be found at the nature center. PLEASE...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Escondido Trail at Lousley Hill Trail. The hike will be about 0.5-1 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently sandy and uneven surfaces. The hike distance and time may be...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Escondido Trail at Lousley Hill Trail. The hike will be about 0.5-1 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently sandy and uneven surfaces. The hike distance and time may be...
August, with its potential for monsoon activity, is a great time to learn about water – the need for it, the dangers of it and the struggles to control too much of it. With this program, created by Maricopa County Flood Control District, students can get a better understanding of the weather that happens around...
Ever wondered how climate change will affect the animals and plants around us? Curious about how life in the desert will adapt to a warming world? If you’re asking yourself these questions, this program is for you! Dive into the impact of climate change on the desert environment and discover how this unique ecosystem is evolving in...
w Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Waterfall Trail. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces on the upper half of the hike; the first 0.5-mile of the trail...