Events

Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran Desert birds. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate hike to see the sunset and full moonrise and enjoy the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the
mountains.

A morning walk around the North loop with Ranger Shaun. Click program title for
more details.

Stop by the White Tank Nature Center after your morning hike or after your trip
through the library and learn about the amazing people that once called the White Tank Mountains their home. Click program title for more details.

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, family-friendly stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to look for and identify our desert feathered friends and their homes. Click program title for more details.

Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Bird Walk, Second Saturday of each month, 8AM (Dec-Feb), 7:30 (Mar/April), 7AM (May). Meet at Park Nature Center. Explore birds/bird life with special guest Joe Ford. 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

Learn about ways to identify birds that you see in your backyard and along hiking trails with an indoor presentation from Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!

Learn about the dragonflies and damselflies of this desert oasis on a guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Feel inner peace outside on this easy walk featuring a guided outdoor meditation
led by Ranger Jacque. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Derik after your morning hikes in the nature center and cool off while
you learn how to stay safe hiking in the summer heat. Click program title for more details.

Look for scorpions on this short night hike with Ranger Eric! Click on 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 Nikki on a slow-paced walk to search for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Shaun for an early Summer/late Spring walk-and-talk to discuss the
changing seasons and what that means for the desert. Click program title for more details.

Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude
or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to watch the sunset, the moonrise and
the desert aglow. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced, family-friendly walk through the Pollinator Garden to watch the sunset as birds and insects enjoy the flowers. 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 program title for more details.

Curious about cacti? Come to Ranger Jacque's table with your questions; find
answers, displays, and visual identification tips. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening
right now all around us! Click on program title for more details.

With this indoor program, youngsters can learn how to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly with Ranger Nikki during a larger Water Day event provided by the White Tank Library. Click program title for more details.

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

Join Ranger Derik on a difficult hike to Wind Cave on Pass Mountain to see
sweeping views of the Phoenix Valley. Click program title for more details.

Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran Desert birds. Click program title for more details.

Stop by the nature center to learn how to safely hike in the desert during the
summer months. Click program title for more details.

Bring a lunch and join Ranger Kevin for a fascinating conversation about the Sonoran Desert’s population of bald eagles. Click 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.

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

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

Learn about reptiles and amphibians on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on 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.

Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions! 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.