First and Third Friday of the Month | Time Varies by Date Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of […]

How were the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains formed? What are the rocks we see all over the park? Join experienced geologist Karen to learn about the fascinating geologic history of the Catalinas. This program lasts around 3-4 hours, begins with a geology presentation, and includes a guided walk. Meet at the Picnic Area Ramada. Times […]

Last Saturday of the month 10 a.m. Join us on one of our four trails every month for a fun, ranger-led hike! The hikes will start at 10 a.m. and feature a different trail each time. Come experience the beauty and adventure at Cattail Cove State Park! 15 mi. S of Lake Havasu on Hwy […]

Sundays and Wednesdays - Times Vary Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your […]

Second and fourth Mondays, through May | Times vary Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; […]

Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no […]

Just how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and more when you join us for a ranger-led hike to observe and learn about the mighty saguaro. We’ll walk and talk for about an hour […]

Last chance to see the Oro Valley Historical Society exhibit commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of our nation. Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch between 9 a.m. and noon. The exhibit explores the origins of the United States, the people who shaped its beginnings, and the actions that secured our […]

Join our naturalist for a walk around the Ranch to learn more about the people who lived there as well as the flora and fauna of our desert surroundings. Complimentary one-hour tours are scheduled at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and end at the Society-managed Heritage Garden, where you can visit the replica of a […]

Welcome back local historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza as he shares interesting facts from Arizona’s history. Arizona was the home to 24 German prisoner of war camps during World War II. Steve has spoken to hundreds of former POW’s, their guards and camp personnel, and presents a gripping history of these camps. Included is the famous […]

Want to tour the Grand Canyon virtually? Mikki Monaghan, former bus tour guide, will take you through the Grand Canyon and share her knowledge and enthusiasm for this Arizona wonder!

Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no […]