We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or has extra batteries. We will be hiking along a portion of the Pemberton trail to start and then connect onto the Scenic trail for a total of 2 miles during our...
Ranger Olivia will teach you all about the cacti found in our park - cholla, barrel, hedgehog, prickly pear and the iconic saguaro. Learn how to identify them, how they survive and how they serve an important role in our desert ecosystem. We will be along the Tortoise trail, which is mostly flat with some slightly uneven surfaces, for an out and back...
This is a casual drop-in program that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at McDowell such as, snakes, scorpions, a tarantula and even a Gila monster! At this program you will get to ask questions, learn new things, and possibly even touch a snake. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required. All...
Take an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to see the resilient plants of our desert, including cacti, trees, shrubs and maybe a few summer wildflowers, if monsoon rain has been favorable. The route follows Cinch and part of Scenic Trail for an out-and-back walk of about 2 miles. The terrain is mostly smooth and level...
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...