Join Ranger Steve for a drop-in informational session focused on the venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert! Learn about some of the popular myths and misinformation surrounding venomous animals. Did you know that you can’t tell a rattlesnake’s age based on the number of buttons on its rattle? We’ll also have some ambassador animals present [...]
Learn about our desert’s variable summer weather patterns that can range from dry, intense heat to humidity and thunderstorms that can happen during “Monsoon Season”, which officially runs June 15 – September 30. This indoor class takes place inside the Nature Center classroom. Restrooms and water are available inside the Nature Center. Meeting location: Nature [...]
Learn about the adaptations and life cycles of plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert on an easy hike with Ranger Nikki. The approximate 2-mile route includes Lost Sheep, Chainfruit and Desert Hawk Trails along with the nature trail path and driveway inside the nearby Buckhorn campground. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen [...]
Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Evan will host this discovery station table at the Usery Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail next to the center. No registration required. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required. Just drop [...]
Want to get a good work out and learn a lot? If the answer is yes, then this program is perfect for you. Join Ranger Evan for a splendid 3.0-mile hike through the desert on Wind Cave trail! On this difficult level hike, we will be discussing the unique ecology of the Sonoran Desert, adaptations [...]
Snakes!! Scorpions!! Black Widows!! Are you scared yet? If you said yes, then this program is perfect for you to come learn the benefits of these critters, and why we should want to learn how to live with them. Please feel free to bring your lunch or just a snack to nibble on while you [...]
On this hike, learn about the many adaptations that cacti use to help survive the harsh desert climate. The Lost Sheep Trail is 2.2 miles long and is rated as easy. The trail winds through cacti and washes so it is encouraged that you wear sturdy close toed shoes. There are bathrooms and water fountains [...]
Snakes!! Scorpions!! Black Widows!! Are you scared yet? If you said yes, then this program is perfect for you to come learn the benefits of these critters, and why we would want to learn how to live with them. MEETING LOCATION: Usery Nature Center Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at [...]
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