Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Thursday, February 13, 9-11 a.m. Utilize the power of iPhone camera settings to capture perfectly exposed images of brightly colored wildflowers and the pollinators they attract like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Instruction includes closeup, action and selective focus techniques followed by photography practice in the Garden’s most beautiful season. Instructed by Joanne West. Garden admission...
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
P.A. Seitts Preserve at Go John Canyon not only holds a sensitive riparian habitat, it is also rich in archaeology, mining, and ranching history. Join us as we explore this preserve in the heart of Cave Creek and discover the treasures that make it a special place in our community. This 3-mile hike is relatively...
Jesús García, founder of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project, will teach techniques for propagation, pruning, grafting and care of fruit trees. The class begins with a talk on the historical significance of heirloom trees in the Sonoran Desert, then moves to the hands-on aspect of maintenance, and ends with a tour through the Mission...
The evolution of plants is one of the most important aspects of life on Earth. From single-celled algae in the sea to towering redwoods and the spectacular diversity of flowering plants,...
Homeschool families can join Ranger Nikki to learn about a variety of critters that pollinate our desert plants and tour the park’s new Pollinator Garden! Ranger Nikki will introduce you to some of the pollinators that play an important role in maintaining both our native plant population and cultivated plants that we rely on for...
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...
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...
J Join Ranger Nikki for a walk around the Park’s new Pollinator Garden and learn about our Natural Resources efforts to enhance the park’s native biodiversity and promote ecosystem health. Ranger Nikki will guide you through Estrella’s new Pollinator Garden, a designated area of maintained and monitored native plants that attracts and nourishes native wildlife,...
James Shepherd, author of A Walk In The Wallace Desert Garden: Discovering Desert Secrets, will present a fascinating lecture about Sonoran Desert plants, ecosystems, and our environment in layman’s terms. There will also be a question and answer session following his talk that will leave attendees with a new appreciation for the Sonoran Desert. Mr. Shepherd...