In the spirit of America 250, join Ranger Jacque for a journey through the Pemberton trail and through time. This program offers a unique glimpse into the area’s natural beauty interwoven with its rich history, reflecting on the American story of resilience and adaptation in the Sonoran Desert. This 3-mile roundtrip (out-and-back) sunset hike is...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 2 miles starting on the on...
Come see a variety of insects and other cool creepy crawlies with entomologists from Arizona State University (ASU) for Bug Night! Sponsored by Friends of Hassayampa, the researchers will be setting up a large light setup to attract insects at the picnic area in the palm grove after dark. The Preserve has high biodiversity and we should expect...
On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...
Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use visual and even sound cues to suggest identifications. (There is a separate hike prior to this indoor class to search for birds and their homes...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 2.5 miles starting on the San...