Events

Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Join Ranger Olivia to find out, click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to look for critter activity and learn about a variety of desert cacti. Click program title for more details.

Feel inner peace outside in this guided 4-step process led by Ranger Jacque. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this
program title for more details

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Jacque on an invigorating climb to enjoy panoramic mountain views. Click
program title for more details.

Have you ever wondered how you can help threatened species? Join Ranger Olivia to learn
more about these species and how you can help save them! Click program title for more details.

Come with Ranger Shaun and explore the desert in the dark! Click program title for more
details.

Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger
Eric. Click on program title for more details

Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.3-mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Click program title for more details.

Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world in this introductory program. Click program title for more details.

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with
Ranger Olivia. Click on program title for more details.

Look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike
with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters,
scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.

Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details.

Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert with volunteer Joe Ford. Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. The event(s) will take place on the following dates and times:​​
May - Aug, Second Saturdays, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Indoor bird program to follow.
Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford, through the park's wide range of habits.

Join Ranger Derik on a heart pumping fitness hike through the rolling hills of the beautiful
San Tan mountains. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.

Come with Ranger Shaun and see Waterfall trail wake up! Click program title for more
details

Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at the Nature Center. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia on a sunset hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that
call Usery home. Click program title for more details.

Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike near the Lake! Click program title for
more details.

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with
Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any
burning questions you might have. Click on program title for more details.

Learn about butterflies of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun! Click program title for more details.

Beat the heat and explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik as you hunt for scorpions
and other nocturnal creatures that call the park home. Click program title for more details

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Learn from Ranger Eric about the amazing bat and vulture migration spectacles you can see at the nearby Wickenburg bridge from mid-September to early October! Click on program title for more details.

Celebramos esta Semana de la Conservación Latina con dos programas bilingues en Lake Pleasant Regional Park, la primera dentro del Discovery Center, y una caminata de noche después. Haga clic en el título por más detalle.

Celebrate this Latino Conservation Week with two bilingual programs at Lake Pleasant Regional Park- one indoors at the Discovery Center, and a nighttime hike meeting at Cottonwood Day Use (north entry). Click program title for more
details.

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details.

Spend the morning hiking through the park with Ranger Derik as you learn about the bounty provided by the Sonoran Desert, the edible plants that can be found and about the native peoples that first harvested
them. Click program title for more details.

Snakes are on the move again. Come talk with Ranger Shaun to find out why, and how to
safely see one, or avoid it! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Derik on a night hike through the park while you look for scorpions and other
nocturnal animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details

Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife. Click program title for more details.

After your morning hikes, cool off in the nature center at the discovery table and meet
Ranger Jacque to ask about the diverse plants and animals found in the desert! Click program title for more details.

Snakes are on the move again. Come talk with Ranger Olivia to find out why, and how
to safely see one or avoid it! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark desert adventure! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Jacque and Park Staff and “Give Your Land a Hand” during the nation’s largest,
single-day volunteer event. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin and Park Staff to “Give Your Land a Hand” during the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki and Park Staff to “Give Your Land a Hand” during the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event. Click program title for more details.