This state park is on the northwest side of Tucson and sits adjacent to the western slopes of the Coronado National Forest’s Santa Catalina Mountains. The mixture of Saguaro-Palo Verde desert scrub, mesquite bosque, and riparian vegetation makes great habitat for Western Screech-Owl, Elf Owl, Barn Owl and Great Horned Owl and other nocturnal creatures....
Ever wondered how climate change will affect the animals and plants around us? Curious about how life in the desert will adapt to a warming world? If you’re asking yourself these questions, this program is for you! Dive into the impact of climate change on the desert environment and discover how this unique ecosystem is evolving in...
w Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Waterfall Trail. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces on the upper half of the hike; the first 0.5-mile of the trail...
Join Ranger Eric to look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife on an easy to moderate hike along the Waterfall Trail. The first 0.5-mile is paved and barrier-free, but the trail becomes rocky or uneven in places for the last 0.4-mile. We may shorten the hike depending on the heat or if thunderstorms occur. Wildlife may include scorpions,...
On this trip, we will shine a light into the hidden diversity that exists in the Sonoran Desert! Pima County Naturalist, Jeff Babson will set up a UV light and see what treasures the night produces. UV lights, also known as black lights, emit wavelengths that attract many insects, including moths and beetles. Many of...
Go beyond the birds and explore the world of scorpions with Chris Benesh of Field Guides. Arizona is one of the world’s hot spots for scorpion diversity, especially Southeast Arizona! Location will be up to the discretion of the leaders based on weather, but will be within 45 minutes of the festival venue. Specific meeting instructions...