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Jul 8

Summer Day Camp with Rangers (Registration Required, Limit 25 Students)

This summer day camp is geared towards kids in 1st-6th grade (ages 6-12) with a different nature theme and activities for each of the 3 mornings. Click on program title for more details! ...More details
Jul 10

Scorpion Safari

Cancelled due to Excessive Heat Warning
Learn about the types of scorpions that live in our desert and join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced night walk to observe them in their natural habitat. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 10

America 250: “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin and Ranger Olivia for a very special evening of summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 11

Bird Walk with Tom Locascio (Registration Required Limit 12)

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. ...More details
Jul 11

Slate Trail Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) 

Come along for an early morning walk with Ranger Shaun.  Click program title for more details.  ...More details
Jul 11

Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

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. ...More details
Jul 11

Estrella - Native Seed Harvest

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. ...More details
Jul 11

Nature Story Hour (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants) 

 Join Ranger Kevin for a story and an introduction to some of the desert’s most amazing animals. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 11

America 250: Scales of the Southwest Presentation

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Jul 11

Lunch and Learn: Venomous Creatures (Registration required. Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at some of the Sonoran Desert’s most venomous creatures. Click program title for more details. ...More details

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