Join Ranger Steve on an easy walk to enjoy a beautiful desert sunset and look for nocturnal animals. Ranger Steve will lead you along the park’s Service Road to enjoy the sunset and watch silhouettes of cacti and trees appear along the way. We’ll look for nocturnal wildlife as they emerge from their daytime hiding...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to watch for a variety of animals starting their morning, including grounds squirrels, lizards, birds and more. The route follows Waddell Trail and a portion of Ford Canyon for an out-and-back hike of approximately 3 miles. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty...
We will hike 3 miles along the Yavapai Point Trail and stop periodically to look for plants, animals and take in the landscapes found in the Sonoran Desert. The trail is rated as moderate with gradual elevation gain in sometimes rocky trail. We will be starting early in the morning, but it is encouraged that...
Learn about desert butterflies with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See preserved specimens and photographs to help you identify common flutterers that can be seen at the end of summer into early fall along our desert trails and in your back yard. You can also learn about the Parks Department butterfly monitoring initiative...
Join Arizona Master Naturalist, Kathleen McCoy, on an journey to explore the birds of the Riparian Preserve, one bird at a time. Each class will focus on a different type...
Join Ranger Kevin for a look at some fascinating natural and manmade artifacts. Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:00am to 12:30pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more will be...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates...
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...
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,...
Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...