Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
Take a guided stroll to learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz River. Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
Join Ranger Eric to learn about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees are able to grow in the desert Southwest, and their importance to...
The Arizona Mushroom Society is excited to announce a mushroom foray designed for elders, people who use mobility supports, and anyone who finds hiking on uneven terrain of a traditional foray difficult or inaccessible. This foray will focus on trails and flatter, more accessible areas, with no extended hiking required to reach mushroom-hunting locations. Our...
The sky islands of southern Arizona transform during monsoon season, and from the rains come a variety of unique and interesting fungi. We hope to take advantage of that fact by leading Sunday morning foray for fungi August 23, 2026 in the sky islands outside of Safford, AZ. We will be leading a small group foray on Sunday,...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages