Learn about desert trees, shrubs and cacti on an easy to moderate hike with Ranger Nikki. Special talking points will be on Desert Mistletoe, a parasitic plant often found paired mesquite and palo verde trees, and Christmas Cactus, a member of the cholla family that is nothing like grandma’s treasured houseplant of yore. The route...
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...
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated...
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...
Learn about desert trees, shrubs and cacti on an easy to moderate hike with Ranger Nikki. Special talking points will be on Desert Mistletoe, a parasitic plant often found paired...