Catalina Regional Park. Participant limit: 12 people. Trip difficulty: Moderate. 1.5 miles on dirt paths and loose wash sand. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water, no bathroom,...
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s...
Join Ranger Kevin for an invigorating morning hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join...
Children learn when they can MOVE! We will be taking turns rolling a dice to see what kind of dinosaur we will be and how we can move, stomp and...
Take a gentle 2.5 mile walk with an interpretive guide through the Sonoita Creek riparian area Birding Trail. Visitors will learn about the park's history and ecology of this unique...
Join a park naturalist on a favorite trail to explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Visitor Center to learn what that day’s adventure entails. Expect a...
Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila...
From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities...
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. The theme is Rattlesnakes, so bring your curiosity and your questions! Most of them are busy sleeping (brumating) right...
Come learn about the desert with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun as he hikes the moderate rated Blackrock and Waterfall trails. We’ll discuss the Sonoran Desert, its unique ecosystem and...
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,...
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun...
This is a great program for residents and visitors alike! Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
Ranger Shaun wants to chat with you about venomous animals! Come hang out with Ranger Shaun and learn all about venomous animals. There are lots of them around us here...
Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight...