Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you can play a role as a citizen scientist. This educational experience is open to all ages and backgrounds, no experience required - just a sense...
Bring your finds, share stories, taste fungi delights prepared by Jess Starwood, shop vendors, and join in informal ID & collection! We plan to kick-off the Annual Foray Friday evening with a Fungi Social at 6:30 pm for you to get to know your fellow fungi enthusiasts, buy some goods from a variety of vendors,...
Come explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik and search for nocturnal creatures that call the park home. The hike will be 3 miles in length on the Quail, Rainbow Valley, and Saddle trails gaining 300ft of elevation. Hikers should bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a flashlight with a full charge or new batteries....
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Come watch the full moon rise over the Mazatzal mountains. We’ll climb the short (.5 mile) Hilltop trail for a perfect view of the rising moon (weather permitting). Once we’ve had our fill of that, we’ll head out onto the Pemberton trail for a roughly...
Beat the summer heat and enjoy a guided group hike under the stars on this fun night hike through scenic desert trails. Tired of skipping hikes because of the summer heat? You don’t have to put your boots away just yet—experience the desert in a whole new light (or lack of it) on this guided...
Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile loop along Spur...