Events

: Hike the baseline trail with Ranger Derik to learn about the many plants that can be
eaten in the desert and about the native peoples that first harvested them. Click program title for more details.

With the desert heating up you want to be well prepared for your desert hikes so
stop by the Nature center to see what Ranger Derik carries in his hiking bag. Click program title for more
details.

Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? 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 Nikki on a slow-paced walk to observe scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Click program title for more details.

Look for and learn about reptiles of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike
with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details.

Designed to start before sunset and end after dark, this hike led by Ranger Jacque is the
best of both worlds, encompassing the golden hour and into the night. Click program title for more details.

Diseñado al empezar antes de la puesta del sol y terminar al anochecer, esta caminata con una guardaparque es lo mejor de dos mundos, incluyendo la hora dorada hasta la oscuridad de noche.

Join Ranger Kevin for a family-friendly evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki for an early morning hike to watch the desert start the day. Click program title for more details.

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Click program title for more details.

Drop by and learn about petroglyphs, storytelling, and ancient communication with Ranger Shaun! Click program title for more details.

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

Search for scorpions out on the trails with your black lights on this family-friendly
and fun nighttime safari, led by Ranger Jacque! 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 this program title for more details.

With summer in full swing, Join Ranger Derik on a short hike and learn tips and
tricks to hiking in the desert heat safely. Click program title for more details

Start off the morning with a 2.3 mile hike surrounded by beautiful desert mountains as you learn about the
native plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful desert sunset and watch for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife. Click program title for more details.

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Click program title for more details.

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

Join Ranger Nikki on a morning hike to look for critter activity and enjoy cactus blooms. Click program title for more details.

Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us
about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this program title for more details.

The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year!
Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to observe scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Click program title for more details.

Search for scorpions out on the trails with your black lights on this family-friendly
and fun nighttime walk with Ranger Jacque! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to enjoy the full moon and search for scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Click program title for more details.

Ranger Jacque leads the way on this program, which is sure to please the senses as
you embark on a nighttime hike with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the moon and stars. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Shaun for an enchanted desert moonlit stroll this evening! Click
program title for more details.

Hike through rare Riparian habitat and amount towering Saguaro as you learn about the many edible native
plants that thrive in the harsh desert climate and about the people that once called the Sonoran Desert home.

Join Ranger Nikki for an indoor presentation about our desert’s majestic Saguaro cactus. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for a family-friendly evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Nikki on early morning hike to celebrate the end of National Pollinator Week by watching for critter activity and enjoying cactus blooms. Click program title for more details.

Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details.

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

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through a chainfruit cholla forest as you learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. Click program title for more details.

Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Click program title for more details.

Step into your weekend on a morning hike with Ranger Jacque!

Learn all about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti with Ranger Nikki. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this program title for more details.

Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge
with Ranger Jacque! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click
on this program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an early morning walk in search of wildlife. Click program title for more details.