Events

Join Ranger Shaun for an early morning hike to beat the heat and see the desert wake up!

Join Ranger Derik to hunt for scorpions on the trails of Estrella Regional Park. 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.

Search for scorpions with Ranger Olivia during this family-friendly and fun nighttime safari! Click program title for more details.

Explore the desert with Ranger Olivia as we learn about the many plant and animal species that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click on program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for a close-up look at some very small aquatic critters. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of adventure as we set off in search of scorpions. Click program title for more details.

Get your heartrate up and enjoy front country of the park with Ranger Derik. 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.

Missed the class? No worries? Ranger Shaun is still hanging out with the bugs! Come chat! 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 desert wildlife. 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.

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).

McDowell Mountain Summer Night Rides are back! In partnership with McDowell Mountain Cycles, we are excited to invite riders of all levels and abilities to come out and experience the trails!

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the foothills of the White Tank
mountains and learn about the many plants and animals that call the desert home. Click program title for
more details.

Ranger Shaun’s Bug Theater comes to McDowell Mountain! Click Program Title for more details.

Join Ranger Olivia on World Lizard Day to learn more about the lizards and reptiles that live in the desert. Click program title for more details.

: Join Ranger Derik on a hike along a desert wash as you learn about the native
plants, animals and people that call the Sonoran Desert home. Click program title for more details.

After your morning hikes cool off in the nature center at a discovery station and
talk to Ranger Derik about the diverse plants and animals that call the desert home. 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.

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

Join Ranger Olivia on a sunset hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Cave Creek home. 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 with Ranger Jacque! Click program title for more details.

Ranger Jacque leads the way on this night hike, sure to please the senses as you take in the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. 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.

Join Ranger Derik for a morning hike through the rolling desert hills of Lake
Pleasant. 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.

Feel inner peace outside on this easy walk featuring a guided 4-step outdoor meditation led by Ranger Jacque. Click program title for more details.

Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much! 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.

Be water safe this summer by stopping by the 10-lane boat ramp to learn about
safe boating practices and water safety with Ranger Derik. Click program title for more details.

Visit the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Olivia. Click program title for more details.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise, led by a park ranger, around Lake Pleasant with music and a magnificent sunset.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of summer stargazing! Click program title for more details.

Get up early and join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Kevin for a close-up look at some very small aquatic critters. 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.

Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk along the Metate loop! 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.

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.

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Click program title for more details.

Join Ranger Shaun, once again, for a night at BUG THEATER! Click program title for more details.

Drop by the 10-lane boat ramp area, where Ranger Shaun will be talking about how to stay safe while playing on the lake this summer. 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.

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing! 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? Join Ranger Olivia to find out, click program title for more details.