Come check out what Ranger Shaun found in the pond! Ranger Shaun’s pulled a water sample from the pond to put under a microscope! You might think when the water...
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in...
Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old Saguaros. This easy walk covers 0.5 miles in about 2 hours over easy paths. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and...
Come along for an approximately 3-mile hike along an easy rated trail. Have a look at some of the deserts many native plants as we head into winter. We’ll discuss how some of them cope with chilly winter nights. We’ll also take the opportunity to talk about some of the desert wildlife that rely on...
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...
Learn to plant a Pomegranate and Fig Trees and take home a complete package: Starter tree, plus compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a success! Class includes 50% discount on Worm Casting Tea.
Ranger Nikki takes you on an easy to moderate paced hike to learn about several cactus species in the park including saguaros, cholla, barrel, hedgehog and pincushion. The hike wraps up shortly after sunset so we will be treated to amazing colors in the sky. The route follows Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Blevins and Chainfruit...