Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors- namely...
Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 evening hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Wagner Trail, identifying native plants that have served as vital food and medicinal sources for generations of inhabitants. This 2.2-mile loop is rated easy, featuring gravelly terrain and 124 ft elevation change. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring plenty...
Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will be focusing on stars and searching for the stripe that marks the path of the Milky Way across the summer sky. We’ll also seek out things like...
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call McDowell home. During this night hike we will be looking for wildlife, specifically scorpions, along the trails while also stopping to talk about how important scorpions are not only to the ecosystem but the image of the Southwest. Arizona,...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details. This hike takes you on just a short portion of the journey early settlers of America had through traveling along the Pemberton trail, offering a unique glimpse into the area’s natural beauty interwoven...
Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 10am and 12pm to learn more about them and if we are lucky maybe see one that resides at our Nature Center! There will also be coloring sheets/activities for...