Have you ever wondered what that plant is, or why it only grows in certain locations? Join our expert botanist to learn this and a lot more. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~3 miles Time: ~2 hours Pets are not permitted at our...
Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent...
Join biologists from the Chiricahua National Monument for a wondrous hike through select trails of the Chiricahua National Monument. The monument is an enchanting wonderful of towering and inspiring rock formations amidst oaks and pines. You will visit historic sites, including Faraway Ranch, as you watch for birds and wildlife during this casual hike. Up...
Get the scoop on how to use native and arid-adapted plants and tips for implementing water-saving landscapes. Unearth the best practices for creating a drought-resistant yard that’s both beautiful and...
What really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant – are lichen, desert varnish, and soil crust. These organisms actually have much in...
Join Ranger Derik on a short nature walk below the Malpais Hills and learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Get your morning started off right with a 3-mile hike on parts of the Rock Peak Wash and San Tan Trail and learn about the many plant and animal species...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...
Let your interest reach new heights and join us for a hike through the heart of the cactus forest, getting to know the giant cactus. Hike will up to 2...
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join the Maricopa County Master Gardeners Saturdays once per month from 10am-12pm at Georgia Lord library for free home...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Living side by side for millennia, plant use has shaped people along the way Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning...
Willcox is a thriving vineyard and winemaking area, and grows roughly two thirds of the grapes produced in Arizona. This tour will visit the "Willcox Bench" area off Kansas Settlement Road, a popular birder area to see Sandhill Cranes, hawks, and other winter migrants. Learn about why Willcox is a great area for vineyards, what...
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal...
Come 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
Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun topics! Free with Park Fee
Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...