Spend the morning hiking through pristine Sonoran Desert and learn about the plants and animals that call the park home. This hike will cover 2.5 miles on trail that is relatively flat but sandy. Throughout the hike the ranger will stop to show rock art, artifacts, and point out the plant that would have been...
Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up with a display of what he carries on day hikes in the parks and on longer hikes in the valley. Feel free...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired surprises. No bugs or mud, just a pure indoor adventure! Ages 5 - 12
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Summer is here and so are our scorpion friends. We’ll start indoors in the Nature Center to get to know the species we might find, featuring up-close images and juicy details! Then, we'll walk with a ranger to see how many we can find. We’ll be exploring Desert Hawk Trail, a 0.5-mile loop hike located near (and starting from) the nature center. ...