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Sep 11

Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)

Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details! ...More details
Sep 11

Morning Meander (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Come with Ranger Shaun for a casual paced walk and talk through the Preserve. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Sep 11

Ranger Walk at the Pollinator Garden (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Explore our pollinator garden with Ranger Eric to look for insects and birds as we learn about the native plants there and the ecological importance of pollinators. Click on program title for more details! ...More details
Sep 11

Discovery Station: Cactus Curiosity

Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric at this Cactus Curiosity Discovery Station. Click on program title for more details! ...More details
Sep 11

Saguaros in Sunset (Registration Required, Limit 30 Participants)

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during
sunset. Click program title for more details. ...More details
Sep 11

Sunset Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic 2 mile hike through the stunning Sonoran Desert and discover its unique beauty and amazing wildlife as the sun sets. Click program title for
details! ...More details
Sep 11

Scorpion Safari (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)

Join Ranger Jacque for a nighttime scorpion hunt and discover the hidden world of these glowing desert dwellers. Click program title for details! ...More details
Sep 12

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
Sep 12

Birding Basics with Ranger Shaun

Join Ranger Shaun for this drop in/drop out intro to Birding! Click program title for more details. ...More details
Sep 12

Plant Hike

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details. ...More details

Things to Do

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