Relax and stay cool inside the Nature Center as Ranger Nikki leads a presentation on some of the trees, shrubs, flowers and cacti that have sustained desert inhabitants for hundreds of years. The program consists of a slideshow along with select plant specimens to examine and even a few product samples to try. If time allows, we will...
Learn about the diversity, behavior, and ecology of snakes of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! We will also discuss safety around venomous snakes and Gila monsters, as well as hopefully dispelling some of the myths that exist about these misunderstood and frequently maligned neighbors of ours. The Nature Center also has some live snakes you can...
This is a casual drop-in program, that will have a variety of information on our Wild Burros. Whether you want to know how the Burros came to Arizona, or you want to know if you really can adopt one- this program can be informative for all! MEETING LOCATION: Discovery Center No registration required. All...
If your goal is to see wildlife, monsoon season is a great time for an evening hike! We’ll be taking a roughly three-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails, and all the while we’ll be on the lookout for a variety of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, Gila monsters, coyotes, deer,...
Join Ranger Shaun for a family-friendly night hike in search of scorpions! This nighttime adventure begins outside the Nature Center, where restrooms and water fountains are available. The program starts with a 15-minute overview on scorpion identification and behavior before we head out in search of these fascinating arachnids. We'll walk up to 1.3 miles towards the Jasper Loop; don't forget...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently sandy and uneven surfaces. The hike distance and time may be shortened depending...