Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Learn to plant a bare-root Pakistani Mulberry tree and take home a complete starter package: bare root tree, compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a success! This class comes with a Purple Pakistan Fruiting Mulberry bare root tree.
Learn all about the many cacti species found throughout the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 4 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade on the Escondido trail, with frequently rocky...
The Tanque Verde is a verdant intermitent creek running west from the base of the Rincon Mountains East of Tucson. Due to the shallow groundwater table at the headwaters, Cottonwood, Willow and other riparian tree species make this creek their home. In turn, bird, mammal, repitilian and an entrie ecosystem of life has grown along...
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...
Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Available on Fridays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. through March 23,...
Come take a walk with Ranger Shaun to explore the Hassayampa River Preserve. Learn about the unique habitat of a riparian corridor and the haven it provides for plants and animals here in the desert. Water bottle recommended. MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center Limit 10 participants. To register, please call the Visitor Center at (602) 506-2930...
Along this hike we will see tons of plants that are unique to the desert with the possibility of seeing some wildlife as well. Bring any questions you might have about the desert and its inhabitants. This will be an easy to moderate hike along part of the Gila Trail followed by looping around the Baseline...