Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Metate in the Morning
Never visited Spur Cross Ranch before? Come see an intro! Ranger Shaun’s going to be doing several short “demo hikes” and nature watching stops this morning! Spur Cross is a...
Never visited Spur Cross Ranch before? Come see an intro! Ranger Shaun’s going to be doing several short “demo hikes” and nature watching stops this morning! Spur Cross is a...
Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on an invigorating 2.5-mile morning hike, enjoying fresh desert air, beautiful scenery, and a close-up look at the plants and wildlife waking up...
Join Ranger Kevin for a fun and informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps...
Spend the morning hiking through a canyon with Ranger Derik while you learn about the many animals and plants that call the desert home. The hike will cover 2 miles...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
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...
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A...
Cool off in the Nature Center and learn about the reptiles that call the Sonoran Desert home. Ranger Derik will have live animals and nature artifacts from across the Maricopa...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
Ranger Shaun is back to continue his wildlife watching adventures. Is the park more exciting in the dark? This hike will be on the easy to medium Metate, Towhee, and...
Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders,...