Events

Join the Ranger for a short, easy nature hike through the riparian habitat of Hassayampa River Preserve.

Join ranger Nikki on an easy-to-difficult 6-mile hike to learn about desert plants and geology and enjoy amazing views.

Join the Ranger for a moderately easy 3 mile hike and visit to Hohokam sites.

Discover hidden treasures along the Waterfall Trail. Join volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile walk to go back in time. Use your senses to discover the evidence of human history. No pets, please. Meet at 9am at the Waterfall trailhead, Area 6. Limit 10.

Join the Ranger in the Nature Center for an informal drop-in session and curated display of unique items from the Sonoran Desert.

Join the Ranger for a fun stargazing session and see planets, stars, and other objects through a telescope!

Bird Programs with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center following the Bird Hikes.
JANUARY 14 '23, 10:30 (ish AM), BIRD WEIRDNESS III
FEBRUARY 11 '23, 10:30 (ish) AM, 1PENGUINS
MARCH 11 '23, 10:00 (ish) AM, BIRDS, MEMORABLE SOUNDS AND COLORS
APRIL 8 '23, 9:30 (ish) AM, CALEB'S BIRDS
MAY 13 '23, 9:00 (ish) AM, RAPTORS

Join Ranger Eric for a 2-3 mile easy-moderate hike while we learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert. Click on program title for more details.

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

This is not a park sponsored event

Get your morning started right with a casual hike through the park and learn the many plants and animals that call the San Tan Valley home.

Join Ranger Nikki to explore how archaeologists search for and study ancient objects that were left behind by humans to learn about their activities and ways of life.

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Learn about birds of the region while helping with citizen science with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for details.

Join the Ranger for an in-depth look at the venomous creatures found at Lake Pleasant.

Get your students outside for a beautiful nature hike while looking for plants and animals in the Park.

Hike through pristine desert and riparian habitat with sweeping views and hidden petroglyphs.

Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details.

Join Ranger Eric for a moderate 1.8-mile one-way hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way! Click on program title for details.

This is not a park sponsored event

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to learn about common desert wildflowers and how to identify them in their early stages.

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.

Hike through a beautiful cactus forest in the cooler winter weather with Ranger Derik and learn about the amazing species that call the desert home.