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 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...