Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center back patio to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science opportunities. Chairs and benches will be available and the area is also wheelchair accessible. We will have great views of common desert, migrant, and introduced city birds....
Discover some of the fascinating plants that can be found in both desert and riparian areas of the park with Ranger Nikki. We will see a variety of trees, shrubs,...
We’ll walk along the “mighty” Santa Cruz River on the Anza Trail starting at the Santa Gertrudis trailhead. Fall migration will be tailing off but we should still have lingering...
When the Sky Moves South: Journaling on the fall migration of birds in the Sonoran Desert. Nature journaling is a great way to rev up your sensory muscles, discover something...
Flower imprinting, also known as flower pounding or eco-printing, is a craft technique where you transfer the natural pigments from flowers to paper or fabric by pounding them, creating unique...
As part of our Homeschool Happenings program offerings, today we will be led through hands-on fun and educational activities as we learn about the tiny critters that live in freshwater ecosystems...
Just like humans, animals use homes for shelter and as a place to raise their young. Some animals build their homes, others find them, some are simple, while others are...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Turn your art into something that can grow! Come get your hands into some clay, soil and seeds and make a seed bomb scuplture to plant in your own garden....
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, a crested saguaro, and maybe some...