Events

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the native plants that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details.

Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Click program title for more details.

Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for more details.

Learn about reptiles and amphibians of the American Southwest on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on 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 Kevin for an evening hike under the stars.

Join Ranger Kevin for a morning amble through our iconic desert. 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.

Join Ranger Jacque for a special sunset hike to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary year while exploring the iconic saguaros that have stood as sentinels over the American desert since before our country's founding. Click program title for more details.

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary year with Ranger Jacque by discovering the fascinating world of the iconic saguaro cactus—a living symbol of the American Southwest that has stood as a silent witness to our nation's history for centuries.

Learn about the diversity of birds of the American Southwest this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Learn about reptiles and amphibians of the American Southwest on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters,
scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. 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 Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

Join a Park Ranger and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on an informative and relaxing boat cruise around scenic Lake Pleasant with a special deep dive into Americas history with water. Click program title for more details.

Rattlesnakes are great mothers but not so good at calendars. Ranger Shaun’s doing Mother’s Day again today for them.

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

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

Venture forth into the dark once more with Ranger Shaun carrying flashlights, blacklights, and a taste for adventure! Click program title for more details.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

Learn about the diversity of birds of the American Southwest this guided walk with Rangers Eric and Kevin. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Shaun in the desert after dark for a scorpion round-up! Click program title for more details.

Ranger Shaun is out for an “early” morning critter hunt! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia as she explores the beautiful Lyke’s Lookout Trail for all sorts of riparian and desert plants! Click on program title for more details.

Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the
reptiles that call the park home! Click program title for more details.

Get your heartrate up and explore the park with Ranger Derik. Click
program title for more details.

Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details

Temps are climbing. Ranger Shaun’s still heading to the waterfall, but the odds of seeing water are getting smaller and smaller. Better come quick! Click program title for more
details.

Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Ranger Nikki hosts a drop-in information table to share fun facts and data on these unique creatures and the efforts to keep them protected. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Shaun in the desert after dark for a scorpion round-up! Click program title for more details.

Stop by the nature center after your morning hikes and learn about the many
insects and arachnids found in the park! Click program title for more details.

Lake Pleasant is creating a Monday clean-up crew. If you are available on any Monday, please join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline.

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.

Join Ranger Kevin for a leisurely morning paddle up Castle Creek. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through towering mountains and riparian habitat
as the sun sets in the park! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Click program title for more details.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks.

Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Eric, followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. 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 come-and-go, drop-in session. Click program title for more details.