Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk and talk! Come walk the Metate, Towhee, and Spur Cross loop with Ranger Shaun. This medium difficulty roughly 2- mile trail will give us a chance to walk through a couple different desert ecosystem and discuss their characteristics and inhabitants, perhaps even spotting a few. We’ll stop and...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant and animal life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki for a 4-mile hike along Shallmo Wash, Cinch and Scenic Trails to observe plant and animal life in this area of winding seasonal waterways, including shrubs, legume trees and any...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a very tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of desert life as we explore the riparian habitat...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Cienega Creek Natural Preserve. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike along the creek, with some...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
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...
Unlock the secrets to thriving desert pots in our beginner-friendly class. Whether you’re new to the desert, a winter visitor, or seeking to conquer desert challenges, Marylee will guide you...
Sharpen your flower making skills. This dynamic class will focus on the sculptural techniques to make several different flowers, such as roses, daffodils, sun flowers, and calla lilies. Students need to have previously taken beginning glass blowing or have equivalent experience. This class is the next step after a beginner class. Students will be expected...