Events

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

Start your morning with a slow-paced hike to see and learn about the Burros of Lake
Pleasant! Click program title for more details.

Stop by the Nature Center and talk to Ranger Nikki to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Click program title for more details.

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

Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Bird Walk. Meet at Park Nature Center. Explore birds/bird life with Tom Locascio. The Park has a wide range of habitats. You will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and longtime enthusiasts will enjoy this opportunity to spot and identify many species. Bring close toed shoes, water and a snack. An indoor Presentation follows the hike.

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with
Ranger Olivia. Click on 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 Nikki on an easy, family-friendly 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.

Interested in learning the basics of kayaking? This introductory class will give you the knowledge you need to get started with confidence. Class includes time practicing on the water at Lake Pleasant. Click for more information.

Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this vital desert river. Click program title for more details.

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening stroll around the grounds of the preserve. Click program title for more details.

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

Get your heart pumping as you take in the high peaks that tower above you and explore ruins with
Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an autumn evening stroll in the desert. Click program title for more details.

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!

A late morning walk and talk about the interconnectedness of desert wildlife with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details.

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!

Homeschool students can join Ranger Nikki to learn how to identify common desert birds and their homes with an indoor classroom discussion and an outdoor birdwatching walk. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike along the Wild Burro Trail, where we’ll explore the
desert and uncover some of the hidden mysteries of the Sonoran landscape — including the chance to spot wild burros! Click the program title for details.

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and
horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Click program title for more details.

Come catch an Arizona sunset on the trail with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for more details.

Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park!

Come see the glory of an Arizona Sunset in our least developed park! Click program title for more details.

Let's walk the lovely Scenic trail and have a look at the local ecosystem. We'll examine and identify plants and animals we see (or try to, at least) and talk about how they interact to make our desert unique. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for a spooky season stroll through the grounds of the preserve. Click program title for more details.

Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem.

Learn about the incredible plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert during this hike with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.

Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem

Feeling spoooooky? Come with Ranger Shaun for a Halloween unlike any other! We'll head into the desert in the dark to search for critter! Click program title for more details.