Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? Monsoon Magic is an interactive nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s rainy season. At this...
Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? Monsoon Magic is an interactive nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s rainy season. At this family friendly program you can pet snakes, get your nature questions answered, and even become a certified junior ranger! Follow signs for "Trailhead" and meet...
Enjoy stunning mountain views and majestic saguaros on a leisurely sunset stroll. In this volunteer-led experience, learn about how the desert provides wildlife with shelter and vital sustenance. This hike will be on the Bridle Trail and the Canada del Oro Ridge Trail for about 1-mile round trip. The Canada del Oro Ridge Trail features...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...
This state park is on the northwest side of Tucson and sits adjacent to the western slopes of the Coronado National Forest’s Santa Catalina Mountains. The mixture of Saguaro-Palo Verde desert scrub, mesquite bosque, and riparian vegetation makes great habitat for Western Screech-Owl, Elf Owl, Barn Owl and Great Horned Owl and other nocturnal creatures....