Join Ranger Nikki for an early morning hike to learn about the plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about the adaptations and life cycles of desert plants and animals such as saguaro cacti, legume trees, mammals and more. The route follows...
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. Designed for ages 12 and up
Join Arizona State Parks and the US Forest Service for a fun series of kid programs from May to September! Information and sign up at Entrance Station Free with Park Fee
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+)...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Join Ranger Kevin as we search for “The Big 3” scorpions that live in the park. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 3-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Dragonfly trails. Trails are rated moderate, so expect some areas of loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. We will be searching for all three kinds...
Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight,...
Join Ranger Steve for an evening hike on the park trails to find nocturnal wildlife! Learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert on an evening trail walk with Ranger Steve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included snakes, bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please...