Saturday, September 09, 2023

  • Desert 101 Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    September 09, 2023 - (06:00 AM - 08:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    Hike through the foothills of the Estrella Mountains with Ranger Derik and learn
    about the many plants and animals that call the desert home. Click program title for more details.
  • Estrella - 911 Day of Service
    September 09, 2023 - (07:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

  • Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants)
    September 09, 2023 - (07:15 AM - 10:15 AM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    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.
  • Discovery Station: San Tan Critters**
    September 09, 2023 - (08:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Stop by the San Tan Nature Center to learn about their captive animal ambassadors, including snakes and lizards, during this drop-in education session hosted by Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.
    **Time change (originally 1-2pm)
  • Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Programs, Second Sat. Each Month, in the Nature Center Classroom
    September 09, 2023 - (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6

    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).
  • Desert Backpacking (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
    September 09, 2023 - (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
    Estrella Mountain Regional Park
    14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
    Goodyear, AZ , 85338

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 6


    Have you ever wanted to backpack in the desert or spend an overnight in the
    forest? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then join Ranger Derik on a backpacking presentation
    in the nature center after your morning hikes. Click program title for more details








  • Discovery Station: Butterflies & Blooms
    September 09, 2023 - (11:00 AM - 01:00 PM)
    Hassayampa River Preserve
    49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89
    Wickenburg, AZ , 85390

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 9

    Join Ranger Eric to learn about desert plants to attract pollinators to your garden!
    Click program title for more details.
  • Saturday Lunch & Learn: North American Monsoon (Registration Required, Limit 20)
    September 09, 2023 - (12:00 PM - 01:30 PM)
    White Tank Mountain Regional Park
    20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road
    Waddell, AZ , 85355

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 5

    Bring a lunch and join Ranger Steve in the Nature Center classroom for an informal lunch & learn talk about the North American Monsoon. Click program title for more details.
  • Discovery Station: Amazing Arthropods
    September 09, 2023 - (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
    Lake Pleasant Regional Park
    41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
    Morristown, AZ , 85342

    (602) 506-2930 ext. 2

    Join Ranger Kevin for a family-oriented afternoon of fun with some of the insects, spiders, scorpions and centipedes that inhabit the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.
  • Sunset Scorpion Search Trail Walk (Registration required. Limit 20 participants))
    CANCELLED
    September 09, 2023 - (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    6533 W. Phillips Road
    Queen Creek, AZ , 85144

    (602) 506-2930 ext 7

    Canceled due to the Excessive Heat Watch for Saturday issued by the National Weather Service.

    Join Ranger Nikki on an easy stroll to watch the sun set and then search for scorpions as darkness sets. Click program title for more details.