Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in the season. Transportation and entrance fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water,...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Come along with Ranger Shaun for an evening walk to the waterfall! Is there water at the waterfall in October? Probably not, but let’s check anyway! Join Ranger Shaun as he takes an evening stroll up the half paved, half medium difficulty roughly 1-mile, Waterfall trail. We’ll take a moment to appreciate desert plant life,...
This class is a great introduction to drawing and pen techniques while pushing those creative juices onto the page. The specific theme for this class is Spooky Cacti Friends. The tools and techniques shared in this workshop are beneficial to thinking outside the box and getting creative. We will explore the breakdown of cacti, while...