All ages Jun 18, 2024 Tue 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM As we stroll through the cottonwoods and willows of Cienega Creek, we hope to see Summer Tanager, Yellow Warbler, Bell’s Vireo and many other birds. If lucky, we may also see delights such as Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet. Sections of the trail are steep and...
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 the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will speak about the unique desert that surrounds us, accompanied by some animal friends. Ask most people to describe a “desert” and you’ll...
Join us at the Velma Teague Library in our meeting room for this in-person book discussion on Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of The Grand Canyon by Melissa L. Sevigny. This is a hybrid program, meaning that we will also have a Zoom option. Please email the coordinator 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! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Hiking high in the Southwest usually involves hiking in the pines. But can you identify these marvelous trees? Some are edible, most are easily identified. Familiarity with these species will enhance your outdoor experience in the high country. Online sessions may be viewed to supplement your education on this important topic. Additionally, I'll discuss an...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Registration: $35/member, $50/non-member. June 18, Tuesday, 4pm Trip Difficulty: Easy walking with less than 2 miles total between mostly short jaunts and minimal elevation gain on old roads or established trails. Restrooms at the picnic grounds at several stops. We’re going to dodge the summer heat and start up the mountain in late afternoon, planning...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee