Wednesday, September 30, 2026
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 506-2930 ext. 6
Would you like to meet some scorpions and other “creepy-crawly” critters? Join Ranger Eric for an evening of insects, arachnids, and more! Click program title for more details.
We’re setting up our version of the silver screen near the Nature Center tonight. Once it’s dark, we’ll turn on the spotlight and enjoy the show that unfolds, as all manner of insects are drawn to the light. Plus, conditions permitting, we’ll take a short night hike out on a nearby trail to look for scorpions with a UV blacklight. This is a great opportunity to ask your bug-related questions, learn about unique and interesting animals like paloverde beetles, whipscorpions, tarantulas and giant desert centipedes, and get a good, close-up look at any insect guest stars that deign to join us. Family friendly program. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center. Please bring plenty of drinking water. NO pets, please.
MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center
PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.
No registration required. For questions, email Ranger Eric at eric.hough@maricopa.gov.