Events

Join Ranger Nikki on her favorite trail to explore the sandy washes of Malpais Trail. Click program title for more details.

Join park volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor for a meetup to observe birds in the park!

Join Ranger Kevin for a strenuous hike on the scenic, but rugged, Goat Camp trail. Click program title for more details.

Not quite ready for Elephant Mountain? Join Ranger Shaun for a warmup! Click program
title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve. Click program title for more details.

Stop by this display table of plant and animal specimens and ask Ranger Nikki all your desert questions. Click program title for more details.

Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Discover area birds, ID and habits in the Sonoran Desert with volunteer Joe Ford. Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. The event(s) will take place on the following dates and times:​​
May - Aug, Second Saturdays, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Indoor bird program to follow.
Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford, through the park's wide range of habits.

Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike).

(**EDIT 12/5: this session is full but there is a waiting list available)
Join Ranger Nikki to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details.

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains. Click program title for more details.

Help count birds at McDowell Mountain Regional Park or around the Salt and Verde River confluence for the Dec. 16 Salt-Verde Christmas Bird Count! Click on event title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about some of the festive plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert, and how our critters survive the cold. Click on program title for more details.

Enjoy a family friendly night hike with Ranger Olivia to see what wildlife we can spot. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia on a nature hike to experience the beauty that is in the environment around us. Click program title for more details.

Join park volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor on the back patio of the Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park to observe local bird species.

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Estrella’s Nature Center! Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about a variety of cacti and animals in the park. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at White Tank’s Nature Center! Click on program title for more details.

Help count birds at the Hassayampa River Preserve or surrounding Wickenburg area for the Dec. 21 Hassayampa River Christmas Bird Count! Click on event title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about a variety of plants, with a holiday focus on Desert Mistletoe and Desert Christmas Cactus. Click program title for more details.

Help count birds at Estrella Mountain Regional Park or in the surrounding area for the Phoenix-Tres Rios Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 23! Click on event title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, slow-paced walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, slow-paced walk to learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.

Meet ranger Jacque and pet a king snake at this informal animal encounter event! Click program title for more details.

Need an activity to keep the kids busy this winter break? See Ranger Kevin to get started in the County Park system’s Junior Ranger program. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for a variety of nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.

Enjoy a morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Jacque. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Click program title for more details.

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!

Help count birds at Spur Cross, Cave Creek, or other areas for the Carefree Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 30! Click on event title for more details.

Help with the Christmas Bird Count during this guided bird hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.